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By Tom Blumer | March 31, 2015 | 11:24 PM EDT
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On March 18, Associated Press Religion Writer Rachel Zoll covered the decision by the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) "recognizing gay marriage as Christian in the church constitution after decades of debate over same-sex relationships."
A search at the AP's national site indicates that the wire service hasn't done a story on the U.S. congregation since then. This means that it has ignored a development going at least back to Friday indicating that there has been significant external blowback:
National Black Church Initiative, a Coalition Representing 15.7 Million African Americans, Cuts Ties with PCUSA
The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition representing some 34,000 African American and Latino churches, 15.7 million African Americans, and 15 different denominations, announced that it will be cutting ties with the Presbyterian Church (USA) since the denomination decided to redefine marriage to include same-sex marriages.
"NBCI and its membership base are simply standing on the Word of God within the mind of Christ. We urge our brothers and sisters of the PCUSA to repent and be restored to fellowship," NBCI President Rev. Anthony Evans said.
The PCUSA officially decided to redefine marriage in its constitution on March 17 when a majority of the 172 presbyteries voted to do so. Though the vote made the decision official, the actual redefinition will not be taking effect until June 21.
"No church has the right to change the Word of God. By voting to redefine marriage PCUSA automatically forfeits Christ's saving grace," he added. "There is always redemption in the body of Christ through confession of faith and adhering to Holy Scripture."
all of it here:
- See more at: Not News Black Church Group Cuts Ties With PCUSA Over Same-Sex Marriage Membership Decline Continues
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By Tom Blumer | March 31, 2015 | 11:24 PM EDT
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On March 18, Associated Press Religion Writer Rachel Zoll covered the decision by the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) "recognizing gay marriage as Christian in the church constitution after decades of debate over same-sex relationships."
A search at the AP's national site indicates that the wire service hasn't done a story on the U.S. congregation since then. This means that it has ignored a development going at least back to Friday indicating that there has been significant external blowback:
National Black Church Initiative, a Coalition Representing 15.7 Million African Americans, Cuts Ties with PCUSA
"NBCI and its membership base are simply standing on the Word of God within the mind of Christ. We urge our brothers and sisters of the PCUSA to repent and be restored to fellowship," NBCI President Rev. Anthony Evans said.
The PCUSA officially decided to redefine marriage in its constitution on March 17 when a majority of the 172 presbyteries voted to do so. Though the vote made the decision official, the actual redefinition will not be taking effect until June 21.
"No church has the right to change the Word of God. By voting to redefine marriage PCUSA automatically forfeits Christ's saving grace," he added. "There is always redemption in the body of Christ through confession of faith and adhering to Holy Scripture."
all of it here:
- See more at: Not News Black Church Group Cuts Ties With PCUSA Over Same-Sex Marriage Membership Decline Continues
