SCHISM 'INEVITABLE' AFTER US BISHOPS APPROVE GAY ORDINATION
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jul 15, 2009 in Emergence Christianity, Emergent Church, Homosexuality/"Christian"
As evidenced by “Gay-Affirming” Pastor Jay Bakker To Speak For ELCA Gathering the following story provides even more evidence of the effects of the highly divisive homosexual lobby firmly entrenched within mainline denominations.
It’s also paints you a vivid picture of the coming wars within mainstream evangelicalism now that its also rejecting Sola Scriptura in favor of contemplative spirituality as did the dying mainline denominations:
A worldwide Anglican schism now seems inevitable after Episcopal bishops in the United States today backed the consecration of gay bishops. Episcopal bishops approved a resolution passed earlier this week by the laity and clergy that allows “partnered gays” full access to ordination.
The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed “regret” over a decision by Anglicans in the US that represents a blow to his hopes for Church unity. They took the step towards schism in spite of a plea by Dr Rowan Williams, who addressed the General Convention in Anaheim, California, last week… (Online source)
See also:
REV. MEGAN ROHRER ON GAY RIGHTS MOVEMENT
WALKING WITH INTEGRITY: THE OFFICIAL BLOG FOR INTEGRITY-USA
OXYMORONIC ‘HOMOSEXUAL CHRISTIANS’ FOCUS OF BARNA REPORT
THE NEW CHRISTIANS WITH CHRISTIANITY WORTH BELIEVING—NO SOLA SCRIPTURA: YES, WOMEN PASTORS AND QUEER CHRISTIANS
POPULAR EMERGING CHURCH WEBSITE THE OOZE SLITHERS OUT OF THE GLBTQ-AFFIRMING CLOSET