Pilgrim,

I was just as surprised and agree with you that it is something to rejoice over. Apparently it was a secret vote and it was decided not to announce how many votes were for this decision and how many against. This, I think, was a very wise decision.

This is not the first synod where these matters were on the agenda. In view of the history of this issue, I don't think that it will be allowed onto the agende for the following synod, which is three years from now. Hopefully this decision will at least lay this matter to rest in our churches for some time. Whether an appeal will be made against this decision in the future is difficult to say.

But thanks for your views!

Johan

Last edited by Johan; Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:45 PM.