[taxesareforever]

““It is my deep desire to refrain from statements against homosexuality, at the same time affirming the biblical stance....”

In other words,streamline it so that it is palateable to all. When the LCMS aligns itself with the Catholic bishops and the Mormons nothing is really changing.

[Vegasrugrat]

“It is my deep desire to refrain from statements against homosexuality, at the same time affirming the biblical stance....”

This is a distressing statement, it is imperative christians take a strong stance against all sin.

[Charles Henrickson]

“But the challenge for the Missouri Synod on this whole issue is simply not to be the denomination of ‘no.’ ” he said. “It is my deep desire to refrain from statements against homosexuality, at the same time affirming the biblical stance and that the church has a role in assisting people who struggle with this issue,” Harrison said.

Look, I think I know what he means by this (if indeed this is being quoted correctly and in context). There is no doubt in my mind that Harrison regards homosexual behavior as sinful. And our synod maintained its strong stand against the sin of homosexuality once again last summer, when the convention adopted several resolutions against what the ELCA has done.

But I think Harrison's point is that we want to do more than just say "We're agin' it!" And we don't want to focus solely on that one sin. Plus, we want to make clear there is forgiveness for repentant homosexuals too.