Posted on 05/26/2022 6:38:49 PM PDT by marshmallow
The Covenant Fellowship Scotland, a think tank of evangelicals within the Church of Scotland, issued a statement:…”The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, in converting an overture permitting ministers and deacons to officiate at same-sex marriages into an Act of the Church, has acted in a way which is both unbiblical and sinful…But we must nevertheless point to the complete absence of any compelling or persuasive biblical evidence that might permit ministers and deacons of the Church of Scotland to officiate at same sex marriages.”
Members of the General Assembly in Edinburgh voted to change church law following years of campaigning.
It means same-sex couples will be able to marry in church in services conducted by ministers.
Ministers and deacons will be able to apply to become celebrants of same sex marriage, but they will not be forced to take part.
The results of the vote were: 274 for and 136 against.
Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, moderator of the General Assembly, said: “The Church of Scotland is a broad church and there are diverse views on the subject of same-sex marriage among its members.
“There has been a lengthy, prayerful and in-depth discussion and debate about this topic for many years at all levels of the Church to find a solution that respects diversity and values the beliefs of all.
“The Church is committed to ensuring that debates on this subject are held in a spirit of humility and grace, the tone and tenor of discussions are civil and people are respectful of those who hold opposing views.”
(Excerpt) Read more at theaquilareport.com ...
More on Scotland:
“The disturbing new policy states that if a 13-year-old child is in a “safe and mutually respectful” relationship, police, teachers and social workers should maintain “confidentiality.
“However, officially the age of consent in Scotland is 16, meaning that no matter how “safe and mutually respectful” a child’s relationship may be, it could be outside the law.
https://www.eutimes.net/2022/02/scotland-accused-of-effectively-lowering-age-of-consent-to-13/
274 for and 136 against.
The gay count is completed.
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