The wicked freely strut about when what is vile is honored among men.
Psalms 12:8
I keep looking up for the big asteroid.
(Youtube: Asteroid Impact HD, set to Pink Floyd’s “Great Gig in the Sky.”)
Posted on 07/09/2012 8:37:55 PM PDT by lightman
Breaking news: House of Bishops affirms gay commitment ceremony
Posted on July 9, 2012 by cherie
Cherie Wetzel reporting from the 77th General Convention in Indianapolis
July 9, 2012
This afternoon, the House of bishops voted in roll call vote, to affirm A049 the resolution endorsing the same-sex commitment ceremony. The vote was 111 yes, 41 no and 3 abstained.
As I listened to the 1:45 minute discussion prior to the vote, I continued to have hope as clearly 19 bishops stated they would vote no that I had not expected.
At the end of the process, after announcing the results, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori cautioned the House to follow Bishop Duncan Gray’s (Mississippi) advice and endorse the vote with humility, admitting that the Church may be wrong on this issue.
Her admonishment went unheeded by gays and lesbians who crowded the press area and embraced, many sobbing. They have received the vindication they hoped for. Our Church will bless their partnerships in hopes that they truly are, “Following the Holy Spirit’s direction in acting prophetically on this matter.”
Some bishops split their choices. A couple voted no on the resolution, but have already announced plans to implement the blessing ceremony in their dioceses. Let there be no doubt, this will fly through the House of Deputies with little discussion and a vote that makes Bishops look like a different resolution.
Several bishops voted no because of extensive ties with African bishops who will now be in great danger as they live in Muslim dominated areas in their countries. Prayers appreciated for safety and mercy for these courageous men and women in Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, Nigeria and Indonesia. There are many others too.
I received an email 10 minutes ago that said, “Thank God I left TEC. What will you do now?”
Many will ask themselves that question tonight and in the weeks to come.
Cherie Wetzel reporting from Indianapolis
Ping.
The wicked freely strut about when what is vile is honored among men.
Psalms 12:8
I keep looking up for the big asteroid.
(Youtube: Asteroid Impact HD, set to Pink Floyd’s “Great Gig in the Sky.”)
Therefore:
Lutheran (EL C S*A) Ping!
* as of August 19, AD 2009, a liberal protestant SECT, not part of the holy, catholic and apostolic CHURCH.
Be rooted in Christ!
God: “Well allow me to retort...”
The march towards apostasy continues and is very prophetic.
We cannot break God’s commandments. We can only break ourselves against them. (paraphrased from speech by Cecil B DeMille.
Thanks for this thread.
This should say Anglican in the headline.
Should, but you know the rules: Headlines posted as is.
The gays celebrate while African Anglicans must fear for their lives as a direct result of this decision- potentially blood on their hands and they rejoice in their perversion. Sick sick sick!
Mel
episcopals confirm the devil is their father
satan will rip this church apart now with abandon
HENRY VIII would be so proud, and would have loved the roll call vote in his day. And Queen Elizabeth must really rock the trend too, given her silence that bears marks of her consent.
You teach what you tolerate.
From the article:
“At the end of the process, after announcing the results, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori cautioned the House to follow Bishop Duncan Gray’s (Mississippi) advice and endorse the vote with humility, admitting that the Church may be wrong on this issue.”
What a great leader she is.
This is so sad. Will it mean more people coming to orthodox churches that do not have gay marriages.
I can think of one.
Left awhile ago. :) Glad I did.
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