And THAT is the problem with "we celebrate diversity."
Kindly refrain from physical display of same-sex attraction and physical fulfillment thereof while ELCA services are underway. This may cause certain of your fellow congregants to puke their guts out and is upsetting to the children.
Do not ask to have your homosexual relationship honored in any sort of ritual by the ELCA. That is what the Unity Church is for.
Do not partake of wine from a communal cup as we have learned that homosexuals carry many diseases as a result of their sex practices that may infect other congregants.
Lord Jesus did not condemn your homosexual relationship. The Old Testament which he fulfilled, already did that.
We do not condemn you. We condemn your homosexual activities. Accept them as sinful, and let's talk.
Seeya,
Bishop Rhinehart
Right! Welcoming all to church is wonderful and right. And yes, we all fall short of a fully righteous life. I’ve no idea if my sins are any “better” or worse than yours. But still, There’s no point at all in sitting in a church (sic) that deliberately and definitely preaches messages that are directly in opposition to Biblical teachings. Better to just go out and enjoy a day at the park, maybe fishing or hunting or whatever. Getting one’s known sinful conduct “approved” may feel good, but it’s clearly not valid. So- called churches like this only serve to confirm their parishioners in their bad conduct— in effect, promoting the continuation instead of the limiting or cessation of the evil. This is not a Christian church anymore, just the opposite really. It is wrong for this place to claim to beiing Christian. Jesus welcomed and forgave - true - but he also taught his followers to “go and sin no more.”
Repentant sinners. Most fags are perfectly content with their perverted lifestyle. They have no intention of trying to change. Next this church will have a fund drive for them at the end of each month. Jars of vaseline will be appreciated.