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Church Divorce Done Right

Denominational splits just aren't what they used to be.

Ted Olsen | posted 3/07/2007 09:09AM

When I asked Orlando Sentinel religion reporter Mark Pinsky if he'd covered the February meeting where as many as 150 Presbyterian Church (USA) congregations made plans to leave the denomination, I wasn't ...

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Pam Mathews

Posted: March 12, 2007 11:57 AM

I am an Episcopalian who was raised in the Evangelical Covenant Church and appreciate the contributions both denominations have made to my faith. Like Josh Oxley, I found the last couple of sentences in the article to be simplistic, sterotypical, and pompous. Without getting into my own views, I wanted to say that I know liberals, moderates, and conservatives in the Episcopal Church who are devout Christians. Just because a liberal person might feel called to proclaim a more inclusive gospel does not necessarily mean that they reject the Creeds (which to me means rejecting Christianity). You may believe that these "liberals" are misguided or downright wrong. However, I would suggest that as a Christian, you might want to refrain from judging the faith of others on a group basis. That's treading on very dangerous ground, and I think that many conservatives I know would agree.

Ben	Posted: March 07, 2007 4:36 PM

I'm a former Baptist who struggled for years with homosexuality. My childhood Baptist minister wouldn't even discuss the matter with me and gave the typical Baptist response of making me the villan. I gave up my church membership and faith 17 years ago and have come to realize I never missed church to begin with. Consequently, I have no sympathy for any minister or deacon who now lives in fear that gay marriage wil become lawful. Through it all, I've managed to go on with my life with the help of counselors and advisors but the church still wants my money???? They can kiss my ass.

Rev Falak Robson

Posted: March 07, 2007 3:41 PM

My Dear Brothers and sisters Please just read the Holy Bible and think about the Lot and the city . Sadom and Gomera. What Happened to them . God made man and woman for each of them . God is vry strick on it . who rebel against HimHe certainly punish them. Look back in to the history . what happened to the countries and places ,went against the Lord. It is my prayer that people turn from their wicked ways of life and save them. May The Lord Bless you all. Rev Falak Robson Emmanuel Memorial Church and Ministry Lahore Pakistan

Carl T. Fynboe

Posted: March 07, 2007 1:38 PM

I thoroughly enjoy that daily internet of Christianity Today. This particular article, "Church Divorce Done Right, really strikes a note in my search as a follower of Christ for the guiding of the Holy Spirit. The domination to which I belong is struggling with the same problem as other mainline churches on how we handle the current sexuality controversy. I believe that God's Word is true and infallible, and, although His Grace is sufficient and abundant, there is an expectation in thought, word and deed that all of us sinners will make choices that are considtent with the Truth of His Inspired Word. I find the headlines and articles compelling and thought provoking. I read most of them each morning and print out many of the articles that contribute to my Christian outreach activities

Hard core

Posted: March 07, 2007 12:28 PM

Sorry Jeff God never created you to be gay. If you suffer with this you don't have to hate yourself. There is no difference between a promiscuous heterosexual and a homosexual turning from there sin and remaining celibate. You may desire men but you just stay celibate and do not give in. I desire women but I remain celibate I don't give in. You must endure and fight the good fight. If you don't repent of your homosexuality you will be damned to hell when you die and you will deserve it. God is not playing games. He never said it would be easy down here. I wish you you well.

Josh Oxley

Posted: March 07, 2007 12:28 PM

Way to take what was a good article about splitting denominations, one that seemed to be well-balanced and careful in its reporting, and add just a little last sentence that spoils the whole thing. As a member of TEC (or ECUSA, however you'd prefer it), I've seen struggles on both sides of the aisle and appreciated the call to staying loving across such chasms in the name of Christ. Shame on you, Ted, for taking such an ecumenical call elsewhere and interjecting that last, totally unnecessary phrase in the name of being "right".

William P. Sulik

Posted: March 07, 2007 12:02 PM

"It's not that today's evangelical evacuees are less entrepreneurial than yesterday's; it's that they're less satisfied with independence and informal parachurch networks." Actually, I think its a recognition of the need for faithful spiritual oversight. Plus a desire to be in communion. I'm a member of Truro Church (ex-ECUSA) and I can't tell you how delighted I am to be a [formal] member now of a larger body of believers in Africa.

Jeff	Posted: March 07, 2007 11:39 AM


As a gay man who grew up evangelical, hating himself, longing for wholeness, feeling isolated and alone, I'm thankful to God for finding a home in the United Church of Christ where I can live out my relationship with Jesus with full integrity about who I am and who God created me to be. It's the church where I have truly experienced the love of Christ.

deaconsbench

Posted: March 07, 2007 11:12 AM


My Bible does not tell me to go out and make denominations, anyway. Denominations emerged from man's sinful nature. There is one spiritual church - the same one Christ initiated.

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