Presbyterian hypocrisy
Recently I read an article on how the "powers that be" in the Presbyterian religion cleared up confusion in regards to gay clergy.
The largest Presbyterian body in the country, the PC(USA) has been wracked with confusion and debates over gay ordination since the 2006 General Assembly adopted an "authoritative interpretation" of the ordination standard. Some felt the decision gave leeway to local and regional governing bodies to ordain practicing gay ministers.
Last month's rulings upheld the denomination's fidelity and chastity requirement – fidelity within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman, or chastity in singleness" – and were praised by conservatives.
"I commend the church court for making clear and final what ought to have been obvious all along: Our constitution appropriately forbids the ordination of persons unrepentantly remaining in sinful practices," said Jim Berkley, director of the Institute on Religion and Democracy's Presbyterian Action Committee. "No matter how de rigueur condoning sexual immorality becomes in society, Christians must hold to a higher standard that is unchanging."
Do these ultra-right folks think the rest of us are stupid?
Use of the word "unchanging" says it all.
Last time I looked in the bible adultery and divorce would be considered "sinful practices" as well.
I stand by my previous words: Religion, in many cases, is its' own worst enemy!
The largest Presbyterian body in the country, the PC(USA) has been wracked with confusion and debates over gay ordination since the 2006 General Assembly adopted an "authoritative interpretation" of the ordination standard. Some felt the decision gave leeway to local and regional governing bodies to ordain practicing gay ministers.
Last month's rulings upheld the denomination's fidelity and chastity requirement – fidelity within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman, or chastity in singleness" – and were praised by conservatives.
"I commend the church court for making clear and final what ought to have been obvious all along: Our constitution appropriately forbids the ordination of persons unrepentantly remaining in sinful practices," said Jim Berkley, director of the Institute on Religion and Democracy's Presbyterian Action Committee. "No matter how de rigueur condoning sexual immorality becomes in society, Christians must hold to a higher standard that is unchanging."
Do these ultra-right folks think the rest of us are stupid?
Use of the word "unchanging" says it all.
Last time I looked in the bible adultery and divorce would be considered "sinful practices" as well.
I stand by my previous words: Religion, in many cases, is its' own worst enemy!
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