I believe you "hit the nail on the head", Diane. It is unfortunate, perhaps even tragic, that Synod has voted to prioritize uniformity over unity, law over gospel. I believe their action is to the short-term and long-term detriment of the CRCNA.
The situation seems to emulate the U.S. Congress. Right or Left, but no Middle. Jesus' prayer for the church was that "they all might be one." (John 17:21) It seems like we are headed in the opposite direction.
Your post clearly points out that unity needs diversity to have any meaning. Uniformity is nothing more than an idol to be worshipped - something requiring compliance.
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I believe you "hit the nail on the head", Diane. It is unfortunate, perhaps even tragic, that Synod has voted to prioritize uniformity over unity, law over gospel. I believe their action is to the short-term and long-term detriment of the CRCNA.
The situation seems to emulate the U.S. Congress. Right or Left, but no Middle. Jesus' prayer for the church was that "they all might be one." (John 17:21) It seems like we are headed in the opposite direction.
Your post clearly points out that unity needs diversity to have any meaning. Uniformity is nothing more than an idol to be worshipped - something requiring compliance.
Jesus' invites all to his Table.