Sodomite Lutheran Pastor Defrocked
In an era when politically correct religion has trumped any semblance of adherence to Holy Writ, the Lutherans have mysteriously removed a sodomite from the position of pastor in a Lutheran church. Knowing that for decades the Lutherans haven’t given a blast about what the Bible says, the fact that a sodomite is under the condemnation of God should have no bearing on his ability to be the pastor of a church - right?
Gay Lutheran Pastor Defrocked - News Story - WGCL Atlanta
POSTED: 1:46 pm EDT July 5, 2007
UPDATED: 7:16 pm EDT July 5, 2007
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ATLANTA — The gay pastor of Atlanta’s oldest Lutheran church was removed from his denomination’s clergy roster Monday in an appeals committee decision, ending a case that began when the pastor disclosed he was in a same-sex relationship.But the Rev. Bradley Schmeling said Thursday he will not leave the pulpit of St. John’s Lutheran Church, a decision that could open the church to disciplinary action from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
“The congregation issued a call to me in 2000 and as far as we are concerned, that hasn’t changed,” Schmeling said.
Later in the article is this amazing quote from the sodomite pastor:
Schmeling said he is “disheartened” that the decision “gives the impression the church is more interested in rules than in compassion.”
The reasonable assumption (one that is not safe by any means) is that a “church” would be interested in following the Bible. For sure, the Bible is full of compassion, and so are the followers of Christ. The assertion, though, that a sodomite who is indeed in the bondage of Satan should be allowed to preside over a “church” is insane! The authority of God and the Bible should govern “church” order, not a twisted definition of compassion.
Of course, what can be said about parishioners who would participate in a “church” ruled by a sodomite? Are they ignorant of Biblical teaching on the matter, or are they blinded by the same Satanic darkness as has beset their pastor?
Although I am in favor of allowing people to decide for themselves, I do not understand the value of attending a “church” where someone so absolutely and blatantly contrary to God is in authority.
