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Date Posted: 14:47:08 06/11/11 Sat
Author: Lois
Subject: Re: Already determined the outcomed?
In reply to: Lois 's message, "Already determined the outcomed?" on 11:13:17 05/04/11 Wed

Oh, this is pretty hilarious. I'll tip you off when we get there.

http://www.cofchrist.org/ourfaith/enduring-principles.asp

Enduring Principles (excerpts)

Unity in Diversity

The Community of Christ is a diverse, international family of disciples, seekers, and congregations.

Local and worldwide ministries are interdependent and important to the church�s mission.

The church embraces diversity and unity through the power of the Holy Spirit.

We seek agreement or common consent in important matters. If we cannot achieve agreement, we commit to ongoing dialogue and lovingly uphold our common faith in Jesus Christ and the mission of the church.

We confess that our lack of agreement on certain matters is hurtful to some of God�s beloved children and creation.
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Translation in the third person: "Diversity" is a buzzword for homosexual. The c-not-of-c has made a lot of people upset on both sides of the homosexual issue. The homosexuals are mad because the c-not-of-c hasn't gotten everything official for them yet, even though they are already doing exactly as they please. Others are upset about the whole filthy business and may just abandon the c-not-of-c. If so there goes the money.
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http://www.cofchrist.org/usaconf/journey.asp

Journeying Toward a USA National Conference
BY THE USA APOSTOLIC TEAM

As a global Community of Christ, we share a common mission to proclaim Jesus Christ and promote communities of joy, hope, love, and peace. We share a common identity and message that includes a common set of Enduring Principles and belief statements.

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.

(O.K. Here is the funny part. I guess they had to say something since most of their names are in these threads naming them as homosexual agenda proponents. lois)

The USA Apostolic Team invites the church in the USA into this discernment process with no predetermined agenda or outcome. This does not infer that individual apostles do not have perspectives on the issues. It does, however, signal our trust in God, the impress of the Holy Spirit, and the collective wisdom of the US body to discern the mind and will of God on these issues.
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Yeah right. You think everyone in the membership was born yesterday? By the way, were you conceived in a petri dish?

Submitted by Lois

http://www.cofchristfmc.org/Cong_news/Orlando%20C%20of%20C%20News%2005%2004.pdf

Orlando Community of Christ News, May 2004, Issue 6, page 1

�Listening Circles Introduced to the Congregation
On Sunday, May 16th, Pastor Andrea Henson, co-facilitated by Pat McKay, introduced the concept of Listening Circles to the congregation.

The World Church has requested that we form these circles in our congregation (6-10 people each) for the purpose of listening to each other in a safe, non threatening environment. Listening Circles are a tool that can be used to discuss any difficult issue. The World Church has requested that the issue of homosexuality in the Community of Christ be our first focus.�

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Re: Already determined the outcomed? -- George, 19:09:48 06/11/11 Sat