{"id":50602,"date":"2015-07-02T16:00:08","date_gmt":"2015-07-02T16:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/site\/2017\/2\/1985\/ai_global_south_statement_on_tec_marriage_vote-we_are_deeply_grieved_again\/"},"modified":"2015-07-02T16:00:08","modified_gmt":"2015-07-02T16:00:08","slug":"ai_global_south_statement_on_tec_marriage_vote-we_are_deeply_grieved_again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kendallharmon.net\/?p=50602","title":{"rendered":"Global South Statement on TEC marriage vote–"we are deeply grieved again""},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated with new signatories, July 7<\/b>
Statement in response to the House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church resolution regarding same sex marriage<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

We are deeply grieved again by the Episcopal Church USA (TEC) Resolution to change the definition of marriage in their church canons in their current ongoing General Convention.<\/p>\n

By this action, TEC has chosen by its own will and actions in clear knowledge to depart from the Anglican Communion\u2019s standard teaching on human sexuality according to Lambeth Resolution 1:10. This TEC Resolution is another example of such unilateral decisions that are taken without giving the least consideration to the possible consequences on other provinces and the Anglican Communion as a whole, the ecumenical partnerships, the mission of the church worldwide, and the interfaith relations. This Resolution clearly contradicts the Holy Scriptures and God\u2019s plan for creation as He created humankind as man and woman to complement each other physically and emotionally.<\/p>\n

Indeed the church must provide pastoral care for all, whether heterosexuals or homosexuals. However the church should not alter the teachings of the Holy Scriptures, that was interpreted by the majority churches globally, to provide such pastoral care. The aim of pastoral care is to restore people to the bosom of God where they encounter His love and design to live a life according to His plan. We are against any criminalization of homosexuals, they are like all of us, need God\u2019s mercy, grace and salvation. The church is intended by its Lord to be the holy leaven to shape society by its spiritual and moral values
\nin line with God\u2019s design. But sadly, by this action of TEC, the church gives way to the society to alter and shape its values. In other words the church is losing its distinctiveness as salt and light in this world.<\/p>\n

\u201cdo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God\u201d\u009d<\/i> (Romans 12:2)<\/p>\n

This statement is approved by:
\nThe Most Rev. Dr. Mouneer Anis, Archbishop, Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa and Chairman of the Global South.
\nThe Most Rev. Ian Ernest, Primate of the Indian Ocean and General Secretary of the Global South.
\nThe Most Rev. Bolly Lapok, Primate of South East Asia and treasurer of the Global South.
\nThe Most Rev. Stephen Than Myint Oo, Primate of Myanmar.
\nThe Most Rev. Hector \u201cTito\u201d\u009d Zavala, Primate of the Anglican Church of South America.
\nThe Rt. Rev. John Chew, member of the GS Global South steering committee, former GS chairman.
\nThe Most Rev. Onesphore Rwaje, Primate of Rwanda.
\nThe Most Rev. Eliud Wabukala, Primate of Kenya
\nThe Most Rev. Bernard Ntahoturi, Primate of Burundi<\/p>\n

* The above mentioned GS Primates are the ones who sent their approval and amendments before posting this statement. We will add the names of those who will send their approval after.<\/p>\n

Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Updated with new signatories, July 7Statement in response to the House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church resolution regarding same sex marriage We are deeply grieved again by the Episcopal Church USA (TEC) Resolution to change the definition of marriage…<\/span><\/p>\n

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