This in from the AP:
An Episcopal minister will stop performing all wedding ceremonies to protest the denomination’s prohibition of same-sex unions.“We are called to join the fast that our homosexual brothers and sisters in Christ have had to observe all their lives,” said the Rev. Robert Hirschfeld, rector of Grace Episcopal Church.
Clearly the Episcopal church has gotten itself into a mess over this issue. It will be interesting to see what comes of this in America. I think in the meantime people like this guy should be removed from their position of authority. He’s clearly out of line like so many other ministers in his denomination.
I don’t hate homosexuals. I am not “homophobic” – whatever that’s supposed to mean. But I do believe that homosexuality is morally reprehensible, unhealthy, destructive, depersonalizing, and an abomination to God. I don’t think homosexuals are necessarily “worse” sinners than liars or thieves, but I do believe that homosexuality smacks right at the heart of what it means to be human and to be created in the image of God, therefore to me it has inherent significance.
I believe that this minister should be removed from his church. What do you think?
I think this minister is “in line” with his denomination’s position as of right now.
I think the Episcopal Church (not the Anglican Communion), needs to be disciplined and since there is no universal authority in the church, I suppose, God will have to do this Himself! Maybe they’re power to ordain ALL priests and bishops should somehow be suspended until they can abide by scripture!
Not disagreeing with you in the least bit, just broadening the scope a little!
Your position is well stated here, nice post.
Doug, I don’t know what the official rules and regulations are within the Episcopal church. What I do know is that there is something dreadfully wrong within it. Perhaps your solution is the only one, but I can’t help but feel like something has to be done. My overrealized sense of justice is crying out right now!