How could Anglicans, Baptists, “Disciples of Christ,” Free Methodists, Lutherans, Mennonites, Reformed Presbyterians and the others represented at Lausanne, each of whom has different and contradictory teachings, all be in union with Jesus? That is just not possible. (1 Cor. 1:10)

The clergy themselves do not believe the teachings of Jesus. Some at Lausanne, like Peru’s Samuel Escobar, said laymen must be encouraged to “apply the teaching and example of Christ in their family life.” But did the report on preaching to those whose religion allows polygamy indicate that its compilers really believe that? Suppose a man with several wives ‘accepts Christ.’ Then what? The report advises: “It is a very delicate matter, but most of those who prepared this report believe that he should not leave his wives; at the same time they insist he should not acquire new ones.” This amounts to an endorsement for allowing polygamy to come into the Christian congregation.

Yet Jesus said of marriage: “The two”​—one man and one woman—​“will be one flesh.” (Matt. 19:5)