The general synod of the Dutch Reformed Church will be asked by its Western Cape moderator to consider accepting homosexual relationships and pastors, Beeld reported on Thursday.

Western Cape moderator Dr Frits Gaum said the proposals were the collective plea of 26 church parishioners, among them Gaum's own son, Laurie.

The issue was "a very divisive one in churches all over the world", but the general synod should consider the request "in a sober, scripture-guided...read more here: Church to be asked to accept gays