There are all kinds of organizations that are popping up, adding to those already established, and taking sides concerning the troubles in our Church. I just learned of a new one from the “liberal” perspective that is outraged by what happened at General Convention – a capitulation to those forces opposed to “the full inclusion of all people.” This group adds to those who are outraged at what happened at General Convention \u00e2\u20ac\u201c a capitulation to those who will not uphold the Gospel, as they understand it. This one adds to those who are thrilled with what happened at General Convention \u00e2\u20ac\u201c do they know what really happened at General Convention?
\nYou know, I just don’t want to be involved in any of these organizations or in any of this mess. They distill complex issues into very narrow and dogmatic positions that I just cannot agree with \u00e2\u20ac\u201c \u00e2\u20ac\u0153liberal\u00e2\u20ac\u009d or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153conservative.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\nWhat am I to do? Where do I belong? Certainly, I am to be faithful and continuing on with the work God has given me to do. But, there comes a point where dealing with all these interests groups within the Church and with Church leadership that refuses to lead gets the best of me. Where is the honesty, the self-giving, the humility, and the integrity that God calls us to? Where are the signs of wisdom and insight and righteousness that Solomon calls us to?
\nI don’t know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
There are all kinds of organizations that are popping up, adding to those already established, and taking sides concerning the troubles in our Church. I just learned of a new one from the “liberal” perspective that is outraged by what … Continue reading