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Date Posted: 10:03:44 06/17/12 Sun
Author: George
Subject: Resolution from Canada (Was: Freudian slips)
In reply to: Lois 's message, "Re: Freudian slips" on 21:38:30 06/16/12 Sat

>>>I just saw that someone says that after the
>Australian
>>>National Conference, in which they condoned
>>>homosexuality in the church, that the World Church
>>>announced the derision/statement that same evening.
>>>
>>>Susan Skoor wants to make sure that the Canadians do
>>>not announce their decision before the World Church
>>>can.
>>>
>>>I wonder what will be their derision/statement?
>>>
>>>ROTFL
>>>
>>>Lois
>>
>>is "derision" the freudian slip?
>>
>>I guess this problem with the timing of the
>>announcement is an Obama/Biden-moment-type deja
>>boo-boo.
>>
>>George
>
>Yes, "derision" is the slip. Honesty by mistake.
>
>Lois

That's why I have come to refer to the hierarchy as "the dealership." The leadership is dyslexic, so why shouldn't we refer to it in the sense that it sees itself?


Below is a post from the forum that Bradley Barnhart put me on on facebook. Since "All" persons have "worth," why doesn't the conference recommend that ALL members of the church in good standing be ordained forthwith? In fact, since ALL are worthy, and ALL are called, why aren't members in bad standing, or nonmembers ordained? If discrimination is to be done away with, let's get on with it. Now.

BTW, we should translate this into some foreign languages and get it out on the internet. I'm sure that CofC members in India, Africa, and Latin America will enjoy reading it.

Deborah Bergquist 11:01pm Jun 16

Canada National Conference Recommends Policy Changes
First Presidency and Council of Twelve Will Have to Approve before Implementation

The Community of Christ Canada National Conference was held June 16. After years of study, dialogue, and prayer, members connected through technology from 15 sites across the nation to address two issues: whether to permit ordination of people in same-gender marriages; and whether to allow priesthood to perform same-gender marriages.

After hearing multiple perspectives, including views from international representatives, the Canada National Conference, by more than the required two-thirds majority, made the following recommendations to the Community of Christ First Presidency and Council of Twelve Apostles:

There be a change in policy to allow Community of Christ priesthood to perform the sacrament of marriage for same-gender couples in Canada (same-gender marriage is legal in Canada); and
There be a change in policy to allow the sacrament of ordination for individuals in same-gender marriages in Canada.
The First Presidency and the Council of Twelve will need to approve the policy revisions recommended by the Canada National Conference. To develop, approve, and implement interim policies can take up to one year. Any policy changes will pertain only to the nation of Canada. Other nations will continue to abide by existing church policies.

Community of Christ is an international church with nearly a quarter million members in about 50 nations of the world. There are nearly 60 Community of Christ congregations spread throughout Canada. While we are united around the world in Christ’s mission, because of our broad expanse of cultures there are some issues we address in national conferences.

Our Enduring Principles guide our national conference interactions. These gatherings offer opportunities to experience the Blessings of Community as we explore how to uphold the Worth of All Persons, respond to the understanding that All Are Called, and celebrate Unity in Diversity.

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  • The Propaganda slip (Was: freudian slip) -- George, 10:16:16 06/17/12 Sun
  • Re: The Propaganda slip (Was: freudian slip) -- Lois, 21:43:34 06/17/12 Sun
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