Die Kerkbode, the official newspaper of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa (DRC/NGK), published an article on 18 February 2019 entitled, “Congregation chooses ‘love instead of fear’ with the appointing of gay minister”. The article’s title is terribly misleading.
Category: Homosexuality
Homosexuality isn’t the same as Apartheid
UPDATED On Sunday 14 July 2019, the Dutch Reformed Church in Stellenberg appointed a minister who is in a same-sex relationship. While many applaud this as a bold move towards the light, many of us are saddened by this deliberate move away from the clear teaching of the Bible. We are saddened by the attempted… Continue reading Homosexuality isn’t the same as Apartheid
A terribly bad Anglican proposal
Next month, at its provincial synod, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA) is considering a proposal about LGBTI clergy and same-sex civil unions. The proposal states that, “clergy who identify as LGBTI and are in legal same-sex civil unions should be licensed to minister in our parishes”. It also suggests that “prayers of blessing”… Continue reading A terribly bad Anglican proposal
Homosexuality is not the new black
The issue of homosexuality and same-sex partnerships has become an even more urgent issue in South Africa now that the General Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church has voted to permit those in same-sex relationships to serve as ministers. The synod also voted to permit same-sex unions to be blessed in Dutch Reformed churches. Thankfully the decision won’t be… Continue reading Homosexuality is not the new black
How should Christians think about homosexuality and gay marriage?
Public perceptions of homosexuality have changed over the years. In the Greco-Roman culture during which the New Testament was written, homosexuality was an accepted practice. Over the centuries that changed. By 1800’s in England homosexuality was a crime. The well-known playwright Oscar Wilde was jailed for two years for homosexual practices. Homosexuality was later seen… Continue reading How should Christians think about homosexuality and gay marriage?