This morning, my Christian congregation voted to leave the ELCA (our governing body). While the main issue was the ordination of gay pastoral candidates, those pushing for this action claimed that it was really about the Synod not adhering to the Word of God and that homosexuality was NOT the real issue.
I was not at the vote or the preceding meeting. The reason being that I feel this action is horribly wrong and I feel so strongly about it....it makes me physically ill. My understanding is that homophobic comments were made during the proceedings and and not challenged. Sadly, I am not surprised by this.
This Church has been a big part of my life. I feel shame and sorrow over these actions.
I was not at the vote or the preceding meeting. The reason being that I feel this action is horribly wrong and I feel so strongly about it....it makes me physically ill. My understanding is that homophobic comments were made during the proceedings and and not challenged. Sadly, I am not surprised by this.
This Church has been a big part of my life. I feel shame and sorrow over these actions.
