"Is homosexuality a distortion of God's creation?"
"Yes," answered Hofman, whereas the state of women in creation is not a
distortion. "We have different discussions there," said Hofman.
Later in the evening, Rev. Herman Van Niejenhuis, pastor of Willowdale CRC
and co-author of a report on homosexuality for Classis Toronto, asked Hofman
for a one-word answer to the question, "Is your sexuality distorted?"
"And I want a one-word answer, yes or no," said Van Niejenhuis. Appearing
somewhat flustered, Hofman hesitated, attempted to qualify her response, was
cut off by Van Niejenhuis, and finally answered, "Yes, it is."
Hofman, the first "official" woman minister in the CRC, is to be ordained at
First Toronto CRC on Saturday, August.24.
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