We should maintain that if an interpretation of any word in any religion leads to disharmony and does not positively further the welfare of the many, then such an interpretation is to be regarded as wrong; that is, against the will of God, or as the working of Satan or Mara.
Buddhadasa Bikkhu, a Thai Buddhist Monk
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Top Ten Presbyterian Stories of 2011
In case you are interested, The Presbyterian Outlook website has posted an article entitled, "TOP 10 Presbyterian stories from 2011." As was to be expected, the top story of the year was PC(USA)'s change in ordination standards, which no longer mandate traditional marriage or celibacy as standards for ordination to the called ministries of the denomination.