tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759133225080604006.post8664958573214986490..comments2023-12-12T06:27:07.029-05:00Comments on Walking With Integrity: Bishop Eva Brunne: Bishop of Stockholm, Church of Sweden (Lutheran)Integrity USAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12797980407175330356noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759133225080604006.post-63433433549584170592009-11-12T14:22:08.034-05:002009-11-12T14:22:08.034-05:00I congratulate Bishop Brunne on her status as the ...I congratulate Bishop Brunne on her status as the first openly Lesbian Lutheran Bishop of Sweden, and I hope it helps promote understanding. I do, however, regret her comment that she does not believe in the Virgin Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This would mean a denial of The Incarnation, which would reduce the Lutheran Witness to Unitarianism. The Virgin Birth is not an optional element of the Creed.<br /> Worse still, this will give ammunition to the ultra-conservatives to attack openly gay clergy in all denominations as teachers of heretical doctrines that undermind the Christian faith. While we all know this is a non-sequitor, they will seek any stick to beat gay understanding and acceptance in mainstream denominations. <br />Please, Bishop Brunne, reflect upon your statement-if we believe in the miracle of Creation and Resurrection, the Virgin Birth is not contrary to Reason.<br />God bless you and prosper your ministry.Bill Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466014331057515446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5759133225080604006.post-12247726785931767532009-11-10T12:00:29.328-05:002009-11-10T12:00:29.328-05:00Thanks Rachel - great story.Thanks Rachel - great story.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287169546184325690noreply@blogger.com