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It is a hurtful letter which has no place in the public sphere, other than to create the illusion of division and propel the ego of those involved and attempt to influence the decision makers by placing them under public pressure. "Rev." Burlock faces no risk or consequences for her letter. She...

I too will confess a high Christology (since we're in the sharing mood).

I was in line for the microphone, so I had to say something when I had nothing to say because someone already said it better than I would have said it. (church meeting joke)

Since I was tagged early on in this discussion, I'll just add that I have nothing to add at this time since everything I would add has already been added by others. :)

Sadly there are women pastors in the UCC who face discrimination based on their sex on a regular basis. It breaks my heart to hear their stories of frustration and hurt. These women are incredibly gifted and called to minister in the church. At a Crux conference a few years ago, I stood in...

You've been part of every conversation Gretta has had? I know of several people who reached out to her in her presbytery and conference. Nothing changed did it? Thanks for mocking me. Much appreciated. [/SARCASM]

In hindsight I should have used "orthodox". But if our church is as "big tent" as it claims to be, then should they still not belong?

We will have to agree to disagree. There are many who stand in support of Gretta. But because she is calling for the church to get rid of my beliefs, she is calling on the church to get rid of me. As for lack of evidence, you are discounting the personal experiences of many people, including...

I can name a number of clergy who were chased out of the denomination because of their high-Christology and strong fundamentalist views. No one on the progressive side ever stood up for them.

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I found it just this morning as I was looking through the archives on the new site.

Great point John. The church, in 1925, set a standard which we live by today. Sure it's maybe been blurred a bit. Sure the edges have become soft. But it's still there. If the Christian church has a standard, and wishes to evaluate it's leadership on that standard, then it has every right to do...

Many of us wear those scars. Some much deeper than others.

Personally, I haven't seen this happening. Not that I'm saying it hasn't happened. But it certainly isn't very public. The only publicity I've seen around this is from Gretta's own camp.

I wish I could say that. But for the United Church, it's processes and committees.