MCCPH and Morality

Marami ang nagtatanong kung ano nga ba ang MORALITY para sa MCC? May mga tao kasi na mali ang pagkaunawa na ang MCC ay isang simbahang walang kinikilalang MORAL. Kaya magandang topic ito na pagusapan kung ano nga ba ang MORALITY sa loob ng ating simbahan.

ANO ANG MORALITY?

· Conformity to the rules of right conduct, moral or virtuous conduct.

· Moral quality or character.

· Virtue in sexual matters: chastity.

· A doctrine or system of morals.

· Moral instruction, a moral lesson, precept, discourse, or utterance.

· SOURCE: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/morality

SAAN BA KUMUKUHA NG STANDARD OF MORALITY ANG ATING SIMBAHAN?

· “The UFMCC acknowledges the Holy Scriptures interpreted by the Holy Spirit in conscience and faith as its guide in faith, discipline and government…” (Article V Section A Paragraph 1, 2005 UFMCC By Laws )

· “The objectives of the UFMCC shall be: …to make God’s will dominant in the lives of people, individually and collectively, as set forth in the Holy Scriptures…” (Article II Section A, 2005 UFMCC By Laws)

· “We further commend the community of the faithful to a life of prayer, to seek genuine forgiveness for unkind, thoughtless and unloving acts and to a committed life of Christian service…” (Article III Section A Paragraph 7, 2005 UFMCC By Laws)

ANO ANG PANININDIGAN NG UFMCC TUNGKOL SA HOMOSEXUALITY?

· Ang homosexuality ay hindi kasalanan kung ito ay nasa loob ng isang relationship:

· “These verses in no way do not prohibit, nor do they even speak, to loving, caring sexual relationships between people of the same gender…” Rev. Mona West PhD

· “A growing number of biblical and theological scholars now recognize that Scripture does not condemn loving, responsible homosexual relationships. Therefore, gay men and lesbians should be accepted - just as they are-in Christian churches, and homosexual relationships should be celebrated and affirmed!…” Rev. Don Eastman

· “The good news is that none of the clobber passages condemn loving, committed same sex relationship…” The Children are Free, p. 23

· MORALITY AND ACTIONS

· “A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit…Gay, lesbian, and bisexual Christians ask nothing more than that they be judged by the same biblical standard…” Rev. Jim Miner

· “The teachings of Jesus are radical. Following him may require some profound changes in key aspects of life (for example, our thought life, our sexual conducts, how we spend our money, and how to treat enemies) but only you, in dialogue with God can decide exactly what is required of you…” The Children are Free, Rev. Jim Miner & John Tyler Connoley, p. 91

PAANO MO SINUSUKAT KUNG ANG ISANG GAWAIN AY TAMA O MALI?

· Sukatin ayon sa Biblia.

· Sukatin ayon sa Intention.

· Sukatin ayon sa Bunga.

· Sukatin ayon sa Pag-ibig.