[Magdalen] What We Believe - St. Paul's Bellingham

[James Oppenheimer-Crawford]

Ann, did I understand you to say that the scriptural teachings on
homosexuality are actually the truth, and the movement to set those texts
aside is wrong?  Because, based on what you said about scripture trumping
reason and tradition, that would appear to be the outcome of such a view.

James W. Oppenheimer-Crawford
*“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved,
except in memory. LLAP**”  -- *Leonard Nimoy

On Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Ann Markle <ann.markle at aya.yale.edu> wrote:

> It's the best of this sort of thing I've ever read.  That being said,
> they've got the scripture/tradition/reason thing wrong.  Scripture is
> definitely the "longest leg" on the 3-legged stool, with priority over
> tradition and reason.  Scripture is interpreted through the lenses of
> tradition and reason, which is why it's not truly a "3-legged stool" at
> all.  And any tradition or reason that contradicts scripture is not
> acceptable -- which is the root of the decisions about homosexuality in the
> church, and why scriptural interpretations are so important.  Equality is
> not about just a big group hug and "Kumbayah," but rather a thought out
> scriptural and theological position (and the "new" baptismal vows from 1979
> BCP).
>
> Ann
>
> The Rev. Ann Markle
> Buffalo, NY
> ann.markle at aya.yale.edu
> blog:  www.onewildandpreciouslife.typepad.com
>
> On Tue, Jul 28, 2015 at 1:37 PM, Lynn Ronkainen <houstonklr at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > researching a client just now (for location) I came across this church
> > website, but in particular this web page about "what we believe' and
> > thought I'd share... I think it is excellent, if somewhat longish but I
> > think many would keep reading like I did.
> >
> > http://www.stpaulsbellingham.org/about-the-episcopal-church/
> >
> > Lynn
> >
>