Covenant Network Logic at Full Flower

Covenant Network Logic at Full Flower

COVENANT NETWORK LOGIC AT FULL FLOWER

see http://www.covenantnetwork.org/sermon&papers/vandyke.htm

Many thanks to Rev. VanDyke for making the logic of the Covenant Network crystal clear to us all. It goes something like this:
1. Sometimes, things need to change
2. Those that lead appear a bit unconventional, but follow deeply held beliefs. Whether or not these beliefs are true or false is irrelevant; what matters is that individuals hold them strongly.
3. This bold character is attractive and great, as in the case of Rosa Parks.
4. Therefore, in order for us to appear great, we must abandon 2000 years of worldwide consensus on sexual ethics, together with all biblically-defined boundaries.
5. Furthermore, since Jesus had compassion on sinners, we should approve, empower and bless those who love and serve sin, or else we are not very compassionate and Christlike.

Can we submit the sermon to incoming freshman logic courses around the country and see what kind of responses we get? How about submitting it to high school students scoring under 1000 on their SATs? The time has come for the PCUSA to institute a logic requirement prior to ordination--one to be taken every four years (like a drivers' license) so we may know when pastors have veered somewhat off the rails or gone completely gaga.

Monday, September 18, 2006