Popular Pastor at North Park University Is Suspended for Officiating Gay Wedding

The suspension of Peterson, a well-known figure on campus for the past 11 years, has sparked outcry among students and alumni. More than 4,400 have signed a petition that calls for a deeper discussion on participating in same-sex weddings and a moratorium on disciplinary measures for clergy who play a role in those weddings. The church, they point out, has a long tradition of discussion, debate and tolerance when it comes to doctrine.