This column reflects the opinion of the writer. Learn about the differences between a news story and an opinion column.

Clergy defy Bible

Sun., July 10, 2011

“Righteousness exalteth a nation but sin is a reproach to any people.” - Proverbs 14:34.

So now clergy have decided they can make their own rules in defiance of the plain teaching of the Bible. The latest being the Methodists in blessing same-sex unions, when clergy of all people should know better.

Hypocrisy is what Jesus would call it. When our government, our nation and the world in general can no longer live by Christian principles, the moral decline we now find ourselves in is inevitable.

Without repentance, judgment will fall swiftly and surely, and we can take that to the bank.

“Fools make a mock at sin.” - Proverbs 14:9

Ruth Russell

Spokane

Letters Policy

The Spokesman-Review invites original letters on local topics of public interest. Your letter must adhere to the following rules:

No more than 250 words
We reserve the right to reject letters that are not factually correct, racist or are written with malice.
We cannot accept more than one letter a month from the same writer.
With each letter, include your daytime phone number and street address.
The Spokesman-Review retains the nonexclusive right to archive and re-publish any material submitted for publication.

Unfortunately, we don’t have space to publish all letters received, nor are we able to acknowledge their receipt. (Learn more.)

Submit letters using any of the following:

Our online form: Submit your letter here
Mail: Letters to the Editor
The Spokesman-Review
999 W. Riverside Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
Email: letters@spokesman.com
Fax: (509) 459-5098
Phone: (509) 459-5403