It's something that I read is happening in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Please click on this article by theblaze.com that is entitled, Atheist minister in Christian denomination gets to keep her job leading congregation: 'Wonderful': https://www.theblaze.com/news/2018/11/12/atheist-minister-in-christian-denomination-gets-to-keep-her-job-leading-congregation-wonderful?utm_content=buffercb4df&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=theblaze.
Here is part of what was stated (I copied/pasted):
An atheist minister in a Christian denomination got to keep her job leading a congregation after several years of turmoil that could have led to a “heresy trial” later this month, the Toronto Star reported.
The Rev. Gretta Vosper — with the theologically liberal United Church of Canada — said in a Friday interview she’s free to minister at West Hill United Church in Toronto after a confidential settlement with the denomination, the paper reported.
It also stated (I copied/pasted):
In her sermons each Sunday, Vosper spoke openly about how she did not believe the Bible was “the authoritative word of God for all time” — a conviction she’d held long before her ordination, and one that is not uncommon among United Church of Canada clergy.
Throughout the rest of the service each week, however, Vosper recited traditional prayers and hymns that perpetuated ideas she didn’t believe in: that God was the ruler of the universe and that Jesus, his only son, died for our sins.
Here's more that it stated (I copied/pasted):What did the United Church of Canada say?
The Right Rev. Richard Bott, elected in July to lead the denomination, said in a public message that he’s happy about the resolution and referenced the church’s core values of faith in God and inclusiveness, the Star reported.
“The dance between these core values, how they interact with and inform each other, is one that we continue to explore as followers of Jesus and children of the creator,” Bott added, the paper said. “As a Christian church, we continue to expect that ministers in the United Church of Canada will offer their leadership in accordance with our shared and agreed upon statements of faith.”
Randy Bowes, chairman of West Hill’s board, told the Star he’s also pleased and that Vosper represents what the church is all about.
Oooeee!How can any true Christian be happy, even though Rev. Bott, who was elected in July to lead the United Church denomination said he's happy? After all, what's happening, is not truly Christian, even though it's claimed to be.
As you're probably aware, because I mentioned in the past that a friend from years ago was working as a minister for a church group like this, I wasn't happy since he was working for that group that was leading people astray, by not just allowing and marrying people of the same sex, but was not truly working for God. Truth is, he's working for this same group... in Toronto. :'(
Vosper didn't believe that Jesus is of God. So, she's not just sinful. She's doing and believing upon the antichrist.
Thinking of that made me think of 1 John 4:1-3, "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.".Amen! Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Anyone who doesn't believe we are in end times, needs to realize that we truly are.
Why?
Because things are happening that do not honour, support, respect or praise God. Instead, an antichrist will appear.
When?
We don't know. But, God's Word, the Bible, already told us that will happen.
Do you read God's Word, the Bible?
I do.
If you don't, please do so, now.
This way, if you read God's Word, the Bible, then you will know what God wants and will do. And, what Satan wants and will do.
Realizing truth, will be so very important.
Also, please pray.
Pray that everyone who claims they are Christian will truly be a born again Christian, for many are truly not.
God will bless you.
Thank you.
Thank You, Lord!
Until next time...
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