Reply #89: Again, I serve in the denomination of which Trinity is a part.

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I know what we are and are not expected to do in the pulpit--and by "we", I mean the United Church of Christ. Trinity is part of a larger organization, and that organization has standards and a code of ethics. I judge myself by these things, and expect others to do the same. These are objective and clear standards--not my opinion. I simply expect congregations and individuals to abide by the standards they've covenanted to. I'm not sure why that's too much to ask.