No, it isn’t. The general Danish acceptance of homosexuality cannot in itself invalidate a proper Trinitarian baptism. In a sense the R.O.C. is showing the common eastern problem of Donatism.
I sense, that the ROC is taking this position because, with the rest of the Orthodox Churches, and they have been, in talks with Rome about ironing out the problems or issues that have been the cause of so much division between the two big liturgy-based churches so the dream of being able to “breathe with two lungs” will become a reality.
Also do you know that Pope B16 has been in talks with the Orthodox?
It could also be a call by the ROC to the Danish Lutherian faith community to do some soul-searching and repentence.
The general Danish acceptance of homosexuality cannot in itself invalidate a proper Trinitarian baptism. In a sense the R.O.C. is showing the ... problem of Donatism.Well said.
Donatism...or are the Danish and Swedes really neo-Arians?
Very good point.
Yeah, you’re right Vlad, as much as I sympathize with the stance, I am not clear how the ROC justifies this.
Perhaps there are now defects introduced in the sacrament itself? Like the Danes will now baptize a child under the sponsorship of two men, or something? I’m not sure if even that would do it, but I would think the ROC take sacramental theology too seriously to dive headfirst into Donatism.
This is hardly the only problem the Orthodox have with the Danish Luthern church.
Exactly. Thank you for saying this.