Opportunism is not a bad thing, but liberal thinkers take time to grasp it like conservatives would do.... Which shows my thinking biases.
But, for the Church in the west, the Anglican provinces, this is a Golden Chance.
From Ekklesia: OPPOSITION TO UGANDA ANTI-GAY BILL IS CHANCE TO BUILD UNITY IN DIVIDED CHURCHES
From Ekklesia, an independent, not-for-profit think-tank which examines the role of religion in public life and advocates transformative theological ideas and solutions.
OPPOSITION TO UGANDA ANTI-GAY BILL IS CHANCE TO BUILD UNITY IN DIVIDED CHURCHES
London, UK - NOV 24, 2009 The religion and society thinktank Ekklesia is observing that opposition against the 'anti- homosexuality' Bill currently being proposed in Uganda is a prime opportunity for the churches to create some unity around issues of sexuality which so often divide them.
Ekklesia is proposing that Christian leaders should be able to speak with one voice on this issue, whatever their views on sexual ethics, and find common ground on which to build for the future.
The Bill being proposed in Uganda would introduce the death penalty for certain sexual activity between consenting adults. Whatever people's views on sexuality within the churches, says the thinktank, Christians should be able to join together to oppose the measures.
But Ekklesia also warns that continued silence from church leaders on the issue will also speak volumes. A failure to speak out will be widely seen as revealing the 'real' attitudes of many in the churches to gay, lesbian and bisexual people.
Ekklesia is proposing that Christian leaders should be able to speak with one voice on this issue, whatever their views on sexual ethics, and find common ground on which to build for the future.
The Bill being proposed in Uganda would introduce the death penalty for certain sexual activity between consenting adults. Whatever people's views on sexuality within the churches, says the thinktank, Christians should be able to join together to oppose the measures.
But Ekklesia also warns that continued silence from church leaders on the issue will also speak volumes. A failure to speak out will be widely seen as revealing the 'real' attitudes of many in the churches to gay, lesbian and bisexual people.
Okay, I will put it in less elegant language. It is a chance for the Western Anglicans who for most of the past decade have been trying to appease the un-appeasable, trying to show that they were not exactly biblically wrong to embrace gay Christians. Well, here is a bill where the conservatives have actually shown their true colours. The bill is out there in the world. It has been disseminated. If you want a copy, it is here.
It is way out 'un-Christian' like this conservative Bishop's sermon.
So, it is a chance for you to put these guys in their place. Go ahead and school your murderous Christian brothers and sisters. If you dont, I will continue lagging you together, as murderous Christians. Speak out, or forever shut up.
Elegant, aint I?
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