The landmark judgment was handed down in the Pretoria High Court. In 2015, the Church allowed pastors to have same-sex relationships, but in 2016 it changed its decision. The High Court has ruled that as unlawful.Joseph Raulinga, Pretoria High Court Judge, passed the judgment.
“The following order is made; one the decision on same sex relationships adopted during the extraordinary meeting of the general synod of the Dutch Reformed Church during the 7th to the 10th of November 2016 is declared unlawful and invalid.”“It means that gay members of the church are fully accepted and can be elected to all positions in the church, whether they are in relationships or not.”“We will scrutinize the judgment and we’ll come back and we’ll comment on it.
The applicants relied on Section 9 of the Constitution. The section deals with equality before the law and protects any categories of persons disadvantaged by unfair discrimination.
Surely the church need not consecrate a wedding of any persons it excommunicates. That is why separation of church and state is practical for otherwise church would banish all judges and govts who legislate against church. Is that not so?
Hof kan predikant in sy hoedanigheid as huweliks bevestigings beampte verplig om huwelik wettig te voltrek ja maar kan hof predikant/ kerk verplig om huwelik ta seën?(goedkeur volgens norm van geloof)
The bible (both old & new testaments) is totally against same sex marriage. The court must respect that. You can also remember that about 70% of MP's voted against same sex marriage but President Mbeki still passed that law.
I suppose then they can stop the petrol drinkers, snake and grass eaters and dead risers as well.