United Church of Christ Debates Divinity of Christ

[roadrunner570]

http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?...VFeXk2NzA4MDkz

So what does this make their church?

[Wolfdragon]

Ok, now I know it's time to look for a new church. The church I was baptized in is a UCC church. I love the atmosphere and the fact that they preach FROM THE BIBLE. But, our new "interim" pastor, is not a good guy when out of the church. This guy is such a womanizer he talked a nun into leaving the convent, married her, and left her for another woman.

There are other little things too. I do like the open minded side of the church. But to debate over the divinity of Jesus?????????? That's rediculous.

I have been away from church since our interim pastor started. Now I am thinking it may be a more permanent hiatis.

[roadrunner570]

This comment is priceless

"The whole point of this is that many of these people have a very fuzzy idea of faith in God," said the Rev. Albert W. Kovacs of the Hungarian Reformed Church. "We have significant numbers of clergy who don't believe in God."

So what exactly do they preach about?

[GodsOwnFool]

Um, why would you choose the profession of clergy, if you don't even believe in God????

[IndyLauri]

Um, why would you choose the profession of clergy, if you don't even believe in God????

That's what *I* was wondering!!! sheesh, what is UP with people?

[roadrunner570]

Um, why would you choose the profession of clergy, if you don't even believe in God????

Maybe to do weddings and funerals?

[theabaud]

"The whole point of this is that many of these people have a very fuzzy idea of faith in God," said the Rev. Albert W. Kovacs of the Hungarian Reformed Church. "We have significant numbers of clergy who don't believe in God."

Is the hungarian reformed church a part of the UCC?

[roadrunner570]

I just googled them and didn't see anything linking the two

[Jerome]

Isn't this is the same outfit that ordained a tranny minister that we discussed on this board last week?

[Wolfdragon]

Isn't this is the same outfit that ordained a tranny minister that we discussed on this board last week?

Unfortunately, this is likely, as I know there are a couple of openly g*y pastors in at least California in the UCC.

[theabaud]

I just googled them and didn't see anything linking the two

I just wanted to point out that shady journalism, there. SO then does the reformed hungarian church have non-believing clergy, or does the UCC.

[roadrunner570]

I just wanted to point out that shady journalism, there. SO then does the reformed hungarian church have non-believing clergy, or does the UCC.

Oh, I see what your' saying now. I'm not sure what they're talking about, I'll re-read it

[roadrunner570]

Actually, they might be connected, look at this list of churches:

http://www.calvinsynod.org/church/location.htm

[roadrunner570]

I know Lauri, thats why I said this:

http://bibleforums.org/showpost.php?...5&postcount=13

[foxglove]

Wow, that is very strange! I consider myself very open-minded and I identify as a socially liberal Christian, but I really don't understand this at all. Christ's divinity is not in question and should not be subjected to speculation like this inside a house of worship. If you're gathered to worship God, you shouldn't be debating if God really is God. I'm confused!

"The whole point of this is that many of these people have a very fuzzy idea of faith in God," said the Rev. Albert W. Kovacs of the Hungarian Reformed Church. "We have significant numbers of clergy who don't believe in God."

What is a person doing in a position of leadership in a church if they don't even believe in God? I like atheists. I roommate with one! But she doesn't belong in a clergy position at a Christian church, and she would never think to occupy it.