Episcopalian Church votes overwhelmingly in favor of performing same-sex weddings

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Episcopalians voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to allow religious weddings for same-sex couples, solidifying the church's embrace of gay rights that began more than a decade ago with the pioneering election of the first openly gay bishop.

The vote came in Salt Lake City at the Episcopal General Convention, just days after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized gay marriage nationwide. It passed in the House of Deputies, the voting body of clergy and lay participants at the meeting. The House of Bishops had approved the resolution Tuesday by 129-26 with five abstaining.

The Very Rev. Brian Baker of Sacramento said the church rule change was the result of a nearly four-decade long conversation that has been difficult and painful for many. Baker, chair of the committee that crafted the changes, said church members have not always been kind to one another but that the dynamic has changed in recent decades.

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

no pride in being clean , don't you ever bathe or are you just a tramp .

lol...brilliant post......

Cuchulain wrote:

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

no pride in being clean , don't you ever bathe or are you just a tramp .

He said pamper and please yourself which the later begs the question that he cannot please you himself.

That is taking pride anyway, which is a deadly sin.

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:

He said pamper and please yourself which the later begs the question that he cannot please you himself.

That is taking pride anyway, which is a deadly sin.

well as long as you don't have to pay to keep me why are you bothered

Cuchulain wrote:

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

well as long as you don't have to pay to keep me why are you bothered

OMG. are you saying he pays for you by the hour then?

PMSL

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:

He said pamper and please yourself which the later begs the question that he cannot please you himself.

That is taking pride anyway, which is a deadly sin.

well as long as you don't have to pay to keep me why are you bothered

Cuchulain wrote:

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

well as long as you don't have to pay to keep me why are you bothered

OMG. are you saying he pays for you by the hour then?

PMSL

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

well as long as you don't have to pay to keep me why are you bothered

lol you will always be kept in the manner to which you are accustomed, lavish and luxurious...

because you are totally worth it..

Cuchulain wrote:

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

lol you will always be kept in the manner to which you are accustomed, lavish and luxurious...

because you are totally worth it..

Pride again, how many more sins.

The fact you have to pay someone to keep them happy is not happiness at all, because that happiness is bought. Like I say, you understand nothing about love.

Quite sad really.

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:Pride in what the Lord has provided for us, wow that is such a sin, God must want to bless us...

Praise the Lord...

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

such a sin but so delicious

Eilzel wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:

Pride again, how many more sins.

The fact you have to pay someone to keep them happy is not happiness at all, because that happiness is bought. Like I say, you understand nothing about love.

Quite sad really.

If they are really living a 'lavish and luxurious' life they should be reminded of what Jesus said about the camel and the eye of a needle

Eilzel wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:

Pride again, how many more sins.

The fact you have to pay someone to keep them happy is not happiness at all, because that happiness is bought. Like I say, you understand nothing about love.

Quite sad really.

If they are really living a 'lavish and luxurious' life they should be reminded of what Jesus said about the camel and the eye of a needle

Cuchulain wrote:

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:Pride in what the Lord has provided for us, wow that is such a sin, God must want to bless us...

Praise the Lord...

Did he?
So you never had to work to earn money then and God just came done and lent you a few quid, as your faith has taught you to buy love.??

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

such a sin but so delicious

Gods provision is never a sin..xx

Cuchulain wrote:

Eilzel wrote:

If they are really living a 'lavish and luxurious' life they should be reminded of what Jesus said about the camel and the eye of a needle

Very true but you will know doubt get some copout bullshit about grace mate, which they think grants them immunity to be complete wombats.

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

Eilzel wrote:

If they are really living a 'lavish and luxurious' life they should be reminded of what Jesus said about the camel and the eye of a needle

that was for the unbelieving rich man he was challenged to give all his wealth away for the kingdom of God.

We give and give and give and we still have more to give . We have been on the mercy ships and have been out to Kenya to help pay for and build schools . Jesus has really blessed us and he keep blessing us our business is growing fast .

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:

Did he?
So you never had to work to earn money then and God just came done and lent you a few quid, as your faith has taught you to buy love.??

God came done, do you me down..... well it is a tricky language...

God blesses my business with good customers, he blesses us with wonderful congregations, this allows us to share more with people less fortunate, if you send me your address we can send you a few pounds...

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:

Very true but you will know doubt get some copout bullshit about grace mate, which they think grants them immunity to be complete wombats.

wrong . But that scripture is for the unsaved not the saved lol

Cuchulain wrote:

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

Gods provision is never a sin..xx

So you nick food like this from Asda then?
God does not provide ready meals.
Asda does

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:

Very true but you will know doubt get some copout bullshit about grace mate, which they think grants them immunity to be complete wombats.

wrong . But that scripture is for the unsaved not the saved lol

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

Eilzel wrote:

If they are really living a 'lavish and luxurious' life they should be reminded of what Jesus said about the camel and the eye of a needle

that was for the unbelieving rich man he was challenged to give all his wealth away for the kingdom of God.

We give and give and give and we still have more to give . We have been on the mercy ships and have been out to Kenya to help pay for and build schools . Jesus has really blessed us and he keep blessing us our business is growing fast .

Cuchulain wrote:

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

God came done, do you me down..... well it is a tricky language...

God blesses my business with good customers, he blesses us with wonderful congregations, this allows us to share more with people less fortunate, if you send me your address we can send you a few pounds...

Sorry is that baby talk, do you need me to go "goo goo ga ga"
So he blesses you to become wealthy in order to make your wife happy who is unhappy without this?

Eilzel wrote:

Vicar of Dibley wrote:

that was for the unbelieving rich man he was challenged to give all his wealth away for the kingdom of God.

We give and give and give and we still have more to give . We have been on the mercy ships and have been out to Kenya to help pay for and build schools . Jesus has really blessed us and he keep blessing us our business is growing fast .

Jesus is real good to you huh

Shame he is an absolute ---- where most of the Christians in Africa are concerned

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:

Sorry is that baby talk, do you need me to go "goo goo ga ga"
So he blesses you to become wealthy in order to make your wife happy who is unhappy without this?

yes yours was baby talk especially the goo goo bit...do you have a point ...

Cuchulain wrote:

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

yes yours was baby talk especially the goo goo bit...do you have a point ...

Well it seems you wanted me to go down on you, sorry I am heterosexual where it seems you also think God is gay.

Your words


"God came done, do you me down."

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:

Well it seems you wanted me to go down on you, sorry I am heterosexual where it seems you also think God is gay.

Your words


"God came done, do you me down."

hmmm ok, well get your sat nav out and try to find the plot, you have clearly lost it big time.....

hang on, where you talking to les...you little tease you....

Cuchulain wrote:

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:



hmmm ok, well get your sat nav out and try to find the plot, you have clearly lost it big time.....

hang on, where you talking to les...you little tease you....

As all can see you lost it with that phrase, where you want me to get down on you, and you did this with Dibs going off to make dinner.
Something you are not telling her then?

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:

As all can see you lost it with that phrase, where you want me to get down on you, and you did this with Dibs going off to make dinner.
Something you are not telling her then?

ok, wait till the satellites get a fix then that's where the plot will be, it should show an x and give you an indication of how long it will take to get there, in your case about 100 years....  

Cuchulain wrote:I mean when you think about it God must be gay.

He made Adam in his own image. All the angels are male, by their names. So before Adam, heaven was an all male club.

I mean just take the word "Heaven" which is often used as the name of gay clubs.

Cuchulain wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:I mean when you think about it God must be gay.

He made Adam in his own image. All the angels are male, by their names. So before Adam, heaven was an all male club.

I mean just take the word "Heaven" which is often used as the name of gay clubs.

To add to this. When he is God made flesh, what does he do?
Persuade 12 men to leave all their possessions including their families to follow him. He spends the vast majority of his time in the company of men. He is meant to be of the direct line of David and does not marry or produce any heirs.  Now if God is not Gay, he clearly is not doing a very good job of promoting this is he?

God makes Adam in his image= Male
Angels = all male names.
Jesus = 12 male apostles at Club Med Galilee.

Eilzel wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:


To add to this. When he is God made flesh, what does he do?
Persuade 12 men to leave all their possessions including their families to follow him. He spends the vast majority of his time in the company of men. He is meant to be of the direct line of David and does not marry or produce any heirs.  Now if God is not Gay, he clearly is not doing a very good job of promoting this is he?

God makes Adam in his image= Male
Angels = all male names.
Jesus = 12 male apostles at Club Med Galilee.

Yeah, its not that he's gay he just 'prefers the company of men'

Tommy Monk wrote:If homosexuals were normal they would be into women...

Raggamuffin wrote:

Vicar of Dibley wrote:another thread to insult Christians , why don't you put the gay marriage bashing in the coffin where it belongs now , its just the same thing all the time and boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooring .

Agreed. It really didn't need yet another thread about it. It's clearly designed to provoke a response from HF.

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:is didge still trying to prove he is a married, heterosexual by asking to go down on me????

Cuchulain wrote:

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:is didge still trying to prove he is a married, heterosexual by asking to go down on me????

You were the one that claimed God was gay and then asked me to go down on you when Dibs went to make dinner.
Its okay buddy, I do not mind at all, if you are bisexual, its cool, just understand I am heterosexual so please do not be offended.

Its cool because as seen God started out with an all inclusive gay club, called heaven

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:


You were the one that claimed God was gay and then asked me to go down on you when Dibs went to make dinner.
Its okay buddy, I do not mind at all, if you are bisexual, its cool, just understand I am heterosexual so please do not be offended.

Its cool because as seen God started out with an all inclusive gay club, called heaven

yeah in your dreams maybe......

Cuchulain wrote:

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

yeah in your dreams maybe......

I think you being in anyone's dream would be the worst nightmare they ever had.

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:


I think you being in anyone's dream would be the worst nightmare they ever had.

and that coming from the freddie krueger of the forum..lol

if heaven was a gay club you and les would be at church every sunday.....

Cuchulain wrote:

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

and that coming from the freddie krueger of the forum..lol

if heaven was a gay club you and les would be at church every sunday.....

Why would he?
Clearly if God is gay they would get a free pass every Saturday night.

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:


Why would he?
Clearly if God is gay they would get a free pass every Saturday night.

well you seem to know a lot about the gay club scene.....  

Cuchulain wrote:

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:


well you seem to know a lot about the gay club scene.....  

I was talking about heaven, what are you talking about?

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:

Cuchulain wrote:


I was talking about heaven, what are you talking about?

wow nice cover up, i'm sure no one noticed you talking about going down on me and all that about gays clubs...

think you got away scott free on that..................

heavenlyfatheragain wrote:of course you don't ....