The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Right Reverend Lorna Hood, said: “This is a massive vote for the peace and unity of the Church.”
The Kirk said that after a “full but gracious debate” it affirmed its current doctrine and practice in relation to human sexuality but moved to permit sessions wishing to depart from the traditional position to do so.
Mrs Hood added: “This was a major breakthrough for the Church but we are conscious that some people remain pained, anxious, worried and hurt. We continue to pray for the peace and unity of the Church.”
Read it all and make sure to read Robert Piggott’s comments alongside also.
It’s a major breakthrough all right. Sort of like the RMS Titanic and that iceberg.
I love the consistency: “This is what we believe is truth, but you are welcome to proclaim the opposite.” As Piggott points out, just because you do not say so does not make the emperor any less naked.
Mrs. Hood: [blockquote]”[i]We continue to pray for the peace and unity of the Church[/i].”[/blockquote]
While left unsaid by her: [i]Whilst continuing to pour fire into, and deliver volleys of shells and grenades onto, the positions occupied by the dissenters.[/i]
What rank dishonesty!
[i]Pax et bonum[/i],
Keith Töpfer