A friend sent me the following information about Willow Creek Community Church, located west of Chicago and led by Bill Hybels. Not only is Willow Creek one of the largest and most influential churches in the country, but it is also an association of more than 14,000 churches that are committed to the same philosophy. My friend wrote: “I called Willow Creek Community Church last fall (2014) and asked if a celibate homosexual could be a member. The person that answered didn’t know, so they directed me to one of their staff pastors--Chris Hurta. I asked him numerous questions about where Willow Creek stood. Until recently, they have been against gay marriage, but he said that celibate homosexuals and gay couples could be members. I asked if they could serve in the church. He said yes, but none could be in a leadership position. He also said same-sex attraction ‘is a beautiful thing.’ Needless to say, Bro. Cloud, I was floored. But they have been a leader in redefining Biblical issues. They consider most movies part of God’s general revelation, hence OK to watch. They have compromised in the area of music, ordination of women, and now, marriage.” CONCLUDING NOTE: This is not surprising, but like many others, Willow Creek still wants to stand two ways on this issue, with a public face and a private face. (Friday Church News Notes, September 25, 2015, www.wayoflife.org, [email protected], 866-295-4143) Comments are closed.
|
Archives
February 2020
|