Boesak resigns from church positions over homosexuality
4 October 2008
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This report is somewhat short on detail, but perhaps there will be more later.
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Steve, I was at the Synod. Whilst I respect Allan Boesak in many ways, and appreciate his role, his response to the decisions of the 2008 Synod, was experienced by the Synod, as disappointing. The URCSA in 2005, already confirmed the full acceptance of gay members and rejected homophobia and any form of discrimination against gay people. His actions now, is experienced as sour grapes or simply an excuse to get out. On the elections (the second day) he already indicated that he is not available for leadership positions in the church, because of ‘national commitments’..
Reggie,
Thanks for the additional information. The report I cited was remarkably thin, and said very little about what actually happened.