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Acceptance of Abnormal as Normal
Church of Scotland abandons Bible – allows gay pastor
The Church of Scotland has approved the appointment of an openly homosexual minister – the latest case of tensions over sexuality to prompt division in the Anglican Communion.
The church’s ruling body voted Saturday by 326 to 267 to support the appointment of the Rev. Scott Rennie, 37, who was previously married to a woman and is now in a relationship with a man.
I wonder if anyone that voted to support this guy’s appointment has ever actually read the Bible?
Rennie was first appointed as a minister 10 years ago, but has faced opposition from some critics since he moved to a church in Aberdeen, Scotland, last year.
The case threatens to divide Scottish religious leaders and follows tensions within the worldwide 77 million-member Anglican Communion. About 900 elders and ministers took part in a debate on Rennie’s case, but many chose to abstain from casting a vote.
One of the most disturbing things we have seen, is the division of churches. No matter the denomination, we are seeing way too many who have lost their faith, even though they still claim to believe. When a church abandons God, the church will not survive. Many of what today are called churches do not worship the Almighty, they have forgotten the Book which laid down laws for us to follow, and to prosper. We have seen this in daily life, though out, not only our nation, but every other Western country.
Rennie said he believed religious conservatives were behind attempts to oust him from his post. “The same talk was about when women were ordained and I think that argument suits those that don’t want any change,” he told Britain’s Sky News television on Saturday.
To put it quite simply, if you truly follows God’s word, you can not support a lifestyle that is contrary to that Word. We are human. We sin. That is a fact. What we are suppose to do is strive to be more Christ-like. I have frequently heard that we, as Christians, are suppose to love everyone. Well, in a way, that is true. However, loving and acceptance of sin is not the same thing.
John 5:13-15 13 And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place. 14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. 15 The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole.
The lesson here is that you can be forgiven, if you ask, but if you continue in your sin, you have not truly accepted the teachings, or the forgiveness.
John 8:10-12 10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. 12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
The key words here are “go, and sin no more.” You cannot continue in your sin. For Christians, homosexuality is a sin.
Leviticus 18:22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
Any church that accepts a sin as the norm, that church is no longer a church of God, or of Christ. That includes homosexuality, pedophilia, abortion, adultery, and a miriad of other sins who many believe we should just accept. I just can’t do it. Not if my faith in my Creator is real, and strong. And I will not apologize for my faith.
If you’re going to quote Lev. then I have some advice: go and eat Red Lobster no more.
Here’s a shocker for you…..I don’t eat at Red Lobster.
old testament quote does not take into account that you can’t sleep with a man the way one would with a woman.
that said… I understand the intent. but if you want to take it literal then think about it.
…yes I do know the new testament clarifies this issue.
also old testament has no problem with females sleeping with females.
…yes I do know the new testament clarifies this issue too.
just a little heads up to keep you on your toes.
Where does it state it’s ok for women?