Re: A real concern for ChristianityA netfriend wrote about a comment heard made by a Theological College lecturer (in a conservative evangelical college) in the context of the discussion over the role of women within the Church. I think it is equally applicable to the issue of homosexually oriented people and I paraphrase from memory with the appropriate change…

If I am mishearing the Spirit of God in this debate and am wrong in my convictions, and those convictions sway the day, then some people who feel and evidence the call of God in their lives, who demonstrate God’s gifting, and who are personally dedicated to loving and serving God and wanting to do so in the demanding context of ordained ministry – some of these people will be ordained and will serve God in that way despite living in a state of sinfulness. And I will answer to God for that at the final judgement.

But if I were on the opposite side of the argument, and was mishearing the Spirit of God in this, and my wrong convictions won out, then I would be part of a system perpetuating gross injustice on people made by God in God’s image, I would be part of a system which has led to oppression, vilification, abuse, physical violence and even death for some. I would be standing directly in the way of God’s calling and God’s plan for some people’s lives and ministries. And I will answer to God for that at the final judgement.

I have no doubt, if I were to be wrong, which of those two wrong choices I would rather be defending before the throne of God.

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