The confirmation priest who has been reported to the chapter for his judgmental view of homosexuals has now responded in writing to the criticism. She emphasizes that it was about the Bible's view of how God created a woman on the view of marriage on sex.
"The Fall of the Fall"And that they then got a question from a confirmation about their views on homosexuality. "I answered as softly and gently as I could that I didn't think it was right."
“But I was also very careful to point out that anyone who is gay or similar is not wrong, but that it has something to do with the whole mess of creation or the fall of sin. We all live in a fallen world, ”writes them.
The founding management has previously referred to Codex ethicus, the common foundation of values for priests and deacons. It says that, regardless of their own conception of same-sex relationships, they should treat same-sex couples with respect and warmth and facilitate them to be welcomed into the community of the congregation.
"Important opinion"The Confirmation Priest believes that it is important to respect the Confirmers' opinion, but that their opinion is equally important.
"In the world-wide Christianity, my opinion is common, but perhaps not as much in parts of the Swedish church."