Rejoinder to Dr. Rodgers - Peter Moore
Rejoinder to Dr. Rodgers
Second thoughts on a male-only priesthood as outlined by Bishop John H. Rodgers
By Peter Moore
Special to Virtueonline
June 12, 2011
Who would expect that two former Dean/Presidents of Trinity School for Ministry would disagree on such a fundamental issue as the ordination of women? The fact that we do, and that the faculty, alumni and supporters of our beloved seminary also disagree on such a sensitive issue of biblical interpretation and application, is to me a sign of the strength of our community - to say nothing of our deep and abiding friendships in Christ. Because we are willing to be open in our disagreements about things that do not pertain to our salvation or to the moral imperatives that flow from that incomparable gift, we demonstrate the difference between what is essential and what is not.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
Second thoughts on a male-only priesthood as outlined by Bishop John H. Rodgers
By Peter Moore
Special to Virtueonline
June 12, 2011
Who would expect that two former Dean/Presidents of Trinity School for Ministry would disagree on such a fundamental issue as the ordination of women? The fact that we do, and that the faculty, alumni and supporters of our beloved seminary also disagree on such a sensitive issue of biblical interpretation and application, is to me a sign of the strength of our community - to say nothing of our deep and abiding friendships in Christ. Because we are willing to be open in our disagreements about things that do not pertain to our salvation or to the moral imperatives that flow from that incomparable gift, we demonstrate the difference between what is essential and what is not.Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
No comments:
Post a Comment