The Synod 2007 of the CRC met recently and reported their major decisions at http://www.crcna.org/news.cfm?newsid=192. One of the decisions includes removing the word 'male' as a requirement for office, allowing women to serve in church 'office' and as delegates to Synod. In their report they also note that they make the provision for those who disagree. While they may think they are providing for others who disagree, the provision is a simple kick in the teeth.
The provision, as reported, allows "delegates to classis or synod who believe that including women delegates is in violation of the Word of God may record their protest on the appropriate credentials." Let me make a comparison to illustrate the absurdity of this provision.
Let's say that you are a Christian doctor who believes that the Word of God rejects abortion as the killing of a human. However, at a Christian hospital, the recent decision was made to allow abortions to be performed. Also, all doctors must attend the 'surgery' of an abortion, but may register their protest when signing in to attend.
Any doctor who truly believes that abortion is the killing of a human life, would not be able to attend the 'surgery', but would/should do everything in their power to stop the murder. They could not merely stand by in protest while they watched the brutal murder.
If this report accurately reflects the full decision of Synod 2007, you should see an exodus of many churches and Christians from the CRC, at least those who hold to their convictions.
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