"A divinity school in Tennessee recently installed an openly homosexual clergywoman as the school's new dean. Vanderbilt Divinity School (VDS), located in Nashville, Tennessee, has developed a reputation for progressive policies and teachings. An article last week in Nashville Scene described the institution as a 'liberal oasis' and 'a bastion of the religious left' where scholars tend to 'challenge rather than uphold orthodoxy.' The school's 'Commitments' page states that the institution 'is committed to the faith that brought the church into being,' but advocates 'a critical and open examination of the Hebraic and Christian traditions.' In particular, VDS is devoted to 'confronting the homophobia that prevails throughout much of the church and society.’... In keeping with these beliefs, the school has officially appointed Emilie Townes as the 16th dean of the school. Not only is Townes an ordained American Baptist clergywoman, but she is also an overt homosexual. A news article on the VDS website described her as 'a pioneering scholar in the field of womanist theology.' During her official convocation ceremony, the Temple Church Choir of Nashville opened with a Michael Jackson song." ("Outspoken Lesbian Minister Promoted," Christian News, Oct. 7, 2013) Comments are closed.
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