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.”
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They chose poorly.
...is no church at all.
what’s next church satanic weddings?
Wedding children.
Then it’s no longer a church.
It's not a church of members, it's a church of God. God sets the rules. Don't like them ? Form your Sodomite cult of Satan, but remove any references to being a church or being in accordance with God, because it has nothing to do with Him.
Abortion will be the next milestone. Churches that perform free abortions for the poor.
Exactly which “god” do these people worship?
King James is rolling over in his grave.
The “Church of Scotland” ended with Mary.
Period.
And everyone jocks and janes can wear a kilt commando.
So no consultation with the Bible? No consideration of what marriage is, what it is for? What makes this a "church" if it is merely an academic debate without core beliefs and doctrine?
An “established church” is just a reflection of the ruling class.
More false promises. Remember when Episcopal Bishop Love decided to resist this development in the EC? He was fired.
To “create” his new church which would allow divorce by beheading, Henry made himself the Magisterium.
They fool themselves into believing there were doctrinal errors in the Church that Jesus Christ personally founded.
Now they have sunk to removing the final page of the true bible and turned into a satanic cult.
Who will wear the kilt in the family, and who will huff and puff on the bagpipe?
Scotland had a statute that the age of consent was to be age 16—or perhaps it’s been changed to an even lower age.
“Grooming” started early there so this news shouldn’t be surprising.
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