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Date Posted: 19:59:20 03/27/11 Sun
Author: Lois
Subject: Re: Already determined the outcome?
In reply to: Lois 's message, "Already determined the outcome?" on 10:04:34 03/07/11 Mon

http://www.cofchrist.org/usaconf/journey.asp
Journeying Toward a USA National Conference
BY THE USA APOSTOLIC TEAM

Q: Has church leadership already determined the outcome on issues of same-gender marriage and ordaining people in same-gender relationships?

A: No, church leadership is committed to discernment leading to the USA National Conference. This process will include spiritual practices, dialogue, scripture reflection, and study of credible resources that provide multiple perspectives on human sexuality and healthy, faithful, and committed relationships.
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I don't believe that. Does anybody reading this believe that?

Just as we have seen that c-not-of-c leadership and members are reluctant to ever commit to anything, the First Presidency is playing both sides on the homosexual issue, until such time as they can tie up all the loose ends with legislation. Priesthood members are not allowed to perform same sex marriages, but the church will enter the same sex marriages into the official records of the church. Does this make sense?
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http://cofchristrm.org/FortCollins/2009FPltrOriginal.html

(May 9, 2009 Letter from the First Presidency - Community of Christ)

The language of WCR 1182 does not provide authorization for ministers of the Community of Christ to perform marriages between two persons of the same sex, even in jurisdictions where such marriages are legally valid. The resolution does, however, provide for the recognition of legally valid marriages. Thus, a same-sex marriage may be entered into the church records as a legal fact, just as in other instances where the church recognizes legally valid marriages that it may not choose to solemnize.
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Submitted by Lois

Idiot quote

http://www.cofchrist.org/evangelist/newsletters/2011MarEvangNews.pdf

page 2
We Share in Apostolic Witness for the Sake of the World By Ron D. Harmon Jr., Council of Twelve Apostles

Shortly after the 2005 World Conference I remember sharing with a small congregation: �If it all makes sense you are probably on the wrong track.� I shared this not from confusion about the gospel but a recognition that following Christ leads to significant disruption in one�s life.

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Re: Already determined the outcome? -- George, 20:03:38 03/27/11 Sun