After months of praying, leaders at the University Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, announced Sunday that they have decided to allow their ministers to perform same-sex weddings inside their church building even though it goes against the official policy of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
“We believed then, as we do now that UBC is a place that celebrates intellectual and theological diversity, but felt that our ambiguity on these polices had the potential to create harm for those in the LGBTQ community,” the letter continued.
Leaders then described the “prayerful contemplation” and other steps they took before making a decision that they are aware is not fully embraced by their congregation but is the “best collective/theological conclusion.”
“On the matter of building use for same-sex marriages, we have voted yes. On the matter of pastoral autonomy with regard to performing LGBTQ marriages, we have voted yes,” the letter said.
Texas Baptist church to allow ministers to perform same-sex weddings
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Texas Baptist Church to Allow Ministers to Perform Same Sex Marriages
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by InTheLight, May 27, 2019.
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InTheLight Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Maybe this is what happened:
Dear Lord - We know that we want these folks to attend our church- and if we allow them to get married here - then they promise they would come. and that way they will hear the gospel.
Is that a good reason to go ahead and have their wedding here???
a moment later
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Earth Wind and Fire Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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One of the steps apparently wasn't to ask the congregation to vote.
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GoodTidings Well-Known Member
They are not a true Church, then. I bet they belong to the CBF
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Earth Wind and Fire Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Earth Wind and Fire Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Earth Wind and Fire Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Dont know about BGC, Tx -
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Thanks - was not aware of that
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