[marshmallow]

Finally, the last General Conference saw approx. 70% of the delegates vote AGAINST approving homosexuality. That vote has been getting higher every 4 years, not lower.

The very fact that a vote is taken, every 4 years or whatever, seems somewhat problematic to me. It implies that the issue is not settled and that the terrain needs to be surveyed every 4 years in case opinion has shifted.

Thus, it leaves open the possibility that a future vote could turn out in favor.

Which is just fine by the homos. Rejection is simply approval delayed in their view of things.

[xzins]

There is no way to avoid voting on issues that come up, and there is no way to preserve free speech by not allowing free motions to come forward.

[Revelation 911]

The very fact that a vote is taken, every 4 years or whatever, seems somewhat problematic to me.

is it as problematic that various creeds were combatting gnosticism ?

I see it as a reaffirmation of a principle