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최근 AP통신 기사로 인해 생긴 오해들에 대한 풀러신학교의 입장

Fuller Theological Seminary’s position on misunderstandings surrounding recent AP news article

 

1947년 개교 이래 풀러신학교는 초교파 복음주의 신학교로서 다양한 교단의 한인 목회자들과 선교사들, 평신도지도자들,그리고 신학자들을 배출해 왔습니다. 풀러신학교를 졸업한 한인 동문들은 현재 한국과 북미주를 비롯한 세계 각국에서 다양한 사역을 통해서 세계선교와 건강한 교회 세우기를 위해 힘쓰고 있습니다.풀러신학교는 한인교회의 매우 긴밀한 동반자로서 앞으로도 한인 목회자들과 선교사들, 평신도지도자들에게 신학, 선교, 심리상담 분야에서 수준높은 교육과 훈련의 기회를 제공해 나갈 것입니다.

Since 1947 Fuller Seminary has been established as a diverse multi-denominational evangelical seminary, and has produced many Korean ministers, missionaries, lay leaders and theologians. Fuller’s Korean alumni are currently working in a myriad of ministry capacities in South Korea, North America, and in nations around the world to engage in global mission and to build healthy churches. As a very close partner of Korean churches and its pastors, missionaries, and lay leaders, Fuller Seminary continues to provide high quality education and training in theology, world mission, and psychological counseling.

그런데 최근, 지난 7월 13일 AP 통신의 인턴 기자가 작성한 풀러신학교의 ‘원 테이블(OneTable)’이라는  학생 그룹에 대한 기사와 이 기사를 근간으로 작성되어한인 언론에 소개된 관련 기사들로 인해 적지 않은 분들께서 풀러신학교에 대해 염려와 의구심을 갖게 되었습니다. 이 기사들로 인해 풀러신학교 재학생과 동문은 물론이고 풀러신학교를 사랑하시는 여러 교계 지도자들과 성도님들께 심려를 끼치게 된 것을 매우 유감스럽게 생각합니다. 요점부터 말씀드리자면, AP통신기사의 제목과 내용이 풀러신학교가 가진 동성애에 대한 입장이나 원 테이블 학생 그룹의 실제적인 성격을 왜곡하여 전달함으로 말미암아 불필요한 오해와 억측을 야기했다는 점입니다. 오해의 핵심은1) 원 테이블이 풀러신학교 안에 존재하는, 동성애자들 위주로 구성된 학생 그룹(LGBT group)이라는 것이고, 2) 학교가이런 동성애자 학생 그룹을 공식적으로 승인했다는 것입니다.

On July 13, 2013 an intern at the Associated Press wrote an article about a Fuller Seminary student group called One Table, which led to the publication of numerous related articles in Korean language media that have caused many people to be concerned and suspicious of Fuller. We deeply regret the anxiety this article has caused for our current students and alumni, as well as the many church leaders and members who care for and support Fuller. To summarize the situation, the AP article’s title and content are inaccurate regarding Fuller Seminary’s position on homosexuality and the true nature of the One Table student group. This has led to unnecessary misunderstandings and speculation. The two core misunderstandings are: 1) The One Table student group at Fuller is mainly composed of students identifying as homosexual, and 2) Fuller has officially approved of a gay and lesbian group to discuss homosexuality issues.

이에 풀러신학교는 이 오해들과 관련하여 사실을 확인하고 이 사안에 대한 학교의 정확한 규정과 입장을 말씀드리고자 합니다.

Fuller Seminary would like to address these misunderstandings and confirm the true facts about the school’s policy and position in this matter.

 

동성애에 대한 풀러신학교의 입장

Fuller Seminary’s position on homosexuality 

동성애와 관련한 풀러신학교의 입장은 풀러의 공동체규범(Community Standards: http://www.fuller.edu/about-fuller/mission-and-history/community-standards.aspx)에 명시되어 있습니다. 이 규범에 의하면, 결혼은 하나님이 한 남자와 한 여자 사이에 세우신 영속적 언약(창 1:26-27; 2:24; 막 10:6-9)이며 이와 같은 결혼관계 이외의 모든 성적 행위는 성경의 가르침에 어긋난다는 것입니다. 따라서 동성애적 행위와 동성결혼은 풀러신학교의 정책에 분명히 위배됩니다. 그리고 풀러신학교는 모든 학생과 교직원들에게 이와 같은 학교의 공동체 규범을 준수할 것을 요구합니다. 만일 학생이든 교직원이든 간에 어느 누군가가 이러한규범을 지키지 않는다는 사실을 확인하는 경우, 학교는 공동체 규범에 따라 퇴교에까지 이를 수 있는 여러 필요한 조치들을 취하게 될 것입니다.

Fuller Theological Seminary’s position on homosexuality is clearly outlined in its Community Standards (http://www.fuller.edu/about-fuller/mission-and-history/community-standards.aspx), which states that marriage was created by God as a covenant between one man and one woman (Genesis 1:26-27; Mark 10:6-9), and any sexual activity outside of marriage goes against the teachings of the Bible. Therefore, homosexual activity and same-sex marriage is contrary to Fuller Seminary’s policy. All students and faculty must adhere to the Community Standards. If it is confirmed that a student or member of the faculty does not adhere to this policy, then according to the Community Standards measures will be taken which could lead to dismissal.

 

원 테이블의 성격과 이를 승인한 학교의 취지

The nature and purpose of the seminary’s approval of One Table

AP 통신 기사는 원 테이블을 동성애자 학생들로 구성된 성소수자 그룹(a LGBT group)으로 소개하고 있는데 이는 사실과 전혀 다릅니다. 이 그룹은 풀러 내에 있는 24개의 학생 그룹 중 하나로서, 성과 동성애 이슈를 포함하여, 현대사회에서 제기되는 다양한 문제들을 신학적, 윤리적, 목회적 관점에서 학생들이 자유로이 토론하도록 허락된 그룹입니다. 풀러신학교가 이 학생 그룹을 허락한 이유는, 학생들이 오늘날 사역 현장에서 직면하게 되는, 동성애를 포함한 성과 관련된 여러 이슈들에 대해 성경적으로, 목회적으로 생각해 볼 수 있도록 돕기 위한 것입니다.

The Associated Press article introduced One Table as an LGBT group composed of students identifying as homosexual. This is absolutely not accurate. This group is one of 24 student groups that were allowed to form in order to freely discuss theological, ethical, and pastoral views on diverse subjects that arise in present-day society, including issues about sexuality and homosexuality. Fuller Seminary allowed this student group to form with the understanding that in today’s ministry students are being confronted by topics of sexuality and homosexuality. It is hoped that this discussion group will help students to think about these issues from both a biblical and pastoral perspective.

아시는 바와 같이 오늘날 가정과 교회와 사회는 성과 동성애와 관련한 많은 이슈들로 씨름을 하고 있습니다. 혼전 성관계, 동거, 외도, 이혼, 성중독, 동성애 등의이슈들과 기타 관련 이슈들이 존재한다는 점을 고려할 때 신학교에서 이와 같은 주제에 대해 생각하고 토론하는 것은 당연하고 필요합니다. 분명히 말씀드리지만, 원 테이블 학생 그룹은 성에 대한 다양한 문제들을 토론하는 학문적 그룹이지 동성애적 행위나 동성결혼을 지지하는 정치적 단체가 전혀 아닙니다.

As we all know, today’s families, churches, and society are facing many issues surrounding sexuality and homosexuality. When we consider that such issues, including pre-marital sex, cohabitation, adultery, divorce, sex addiction, and homosexuality exist, it follows that there needs to be thinking and discussion on these topics in seminaries. To state clearly, the One Table student group is an academic group to discuss the diverse issues surrounding sexuality. It is not a political organization to support homosexual activity or same-sex marriage.

 

안타까운 것은, 원 테이블 학생 그룹이 그동안 자체적으로 운영해 온 홈페이지에 의도하지 않은 오해를 불러 일으킬 수 있는 내용이 있었다는 사실입니다. 이 홈페이지의 일부 내용은 학교의 가이드라인에 어긋나는 것이었습니다. 원 테이블 학생 그룹의 일부 회원의 개인적 의견이 마치 이 그룹 전체의 입장인양 표현되었습니다. 분명히 말씀드리지만, 원 테이블 그룹은 풀러의 공동체 규범에 반하는 정치적 그룹이 아닙니다. 이번 AP 통신 기사로 인해 생긴 오해들 중 일부에 대해 해명하면서, 풀러신학교는 학교의 정책과 어긋나는 몇 가지 이슈들을 발견하게 되었고 원 테이블 학생 그룹이 공동체 규범에 부합되는 방식으로 활동하도록 지도하고 있습니다.

What is regrettable is that the One Table group’s website contained content that raised unintended misunderstandings. Some content on One Table’s website included material that conflicted with the seminary’s guidelines. The individual opinions of some students were expressed as if they represented the position of the whole group. To be clear, One Table is not to be an advocacy group against Fuller’s Community Standards. While addressing some of the misunderstandings surrounding the AP article, the seminary discovered these issues that are in conflict, and is working with One Table to ensure that its activities adhere to Fuller’s guidelines and Community Standards.

그동안 인내를 가지고 풀러신학교를 신뢰하고 기도해주신 여러 목회자들과 성도님들께 깊은 감사를 드립니다. 혹시라도 여러분 중에 이번 일에 대해 아직도 의구심이나 질문이 있으시다면 학교로 문의해주시기 바랍니다. 아울러 정확하고 책임 있는 해명의 말씀을 드리기 위해서 준비하느라 시간이 지체된 점을 양해해주시기 바랍니다. 끝으로, 풀러신학교에 깊은 관심을 가지고 기도해주신 모든 분들께 진심으로 감사드리며, 풀러신학교의 모든 교수와 직원들은 앞으로도 여러분의 기도와 성원에 부응하기 위해 최선의 노력을 다할 것을 다짐합니다.

Fuller is thankful for the patience of the many pastors and church members who trust in and pray for the seminary. If you have any remaining questions or need to confirm any details, please call or write to the seminary. Furthermore, please know that there was a delay in our response as we worked to provide an accurate and responsible explanation. Lastly, thank you to everyone for your deep interest in Fuller Seminary and for your prayers. In order to honor your prayers and support, all of Fuller’s professors and staff members will be working very hard.

 

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