The Deed is Done: Norway Votes in Homosexual Clergy
The Norwegian State Church has, as of today, voted to ordain actively homosexual persons as pastors. This signals the yet more complete collapse of the state church as a genuinely Lutheran Church in Norway. May God strengthen those who continue to oppose these evils and remain steadfast in His Word. A friend sent me this note: "Pro-homosexual ordination forces won a final vote by 50-33 in the
Church of Norway’s assembly today (16 November). The measure removes
the bar to ordination of practicing homosexuals, permitting "local
option" on the question for now. ["Local option" is, of course, the standard revisionist ploy until they consolidate their position.]"
If your Norwegian is serviceable here is a link to a story on the web.
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Categories: Liberal Christianity
Are these guys pulpit-and-altar with LCMS?
While disappointed in the vote, I am not surprised at the result. Although, I take comfort in the fact that the majority was not as overwhelming as I feared it might be. 60% in favor is a slim majority.
Does anyone know what the King of Norway thinks about this? I am that he is Lutheran and takes his duties regarding the head of the state church seriously (He is opposed to ending the state church in Norway). How about the smaller independent Lutheran synods in Norway: what’s their reaction?
The wonderful world of consensus. The church has voted to deny the council of scripture and allow homosexuals to remain in their trespasses and sins out of ‘love’ for them.
Its enough to make one weep.
I am thankful that my greatgrandfather abandoned Norway to be a pastor to Norwegian immigrants in the 19th century. Thankfully we still have some Lutherans faithful to God’s Word here in America.
I’m deeply saddened by this development in my beloved Grandmother Country. But, frankly, I’m surprised it hadn’t happened already.
This will split the church and create an exodus to non-Lutheran groups. It may lead to the end of the state church as a government institution. (Which might not be such a bad thing.)