Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
What does the New Testament say about same-sex relationships? Three of the so-called “clobber passages” are found in Paul. These are 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 1:9-11, and Romans 1:26-27. This is not a full scale study of those passages but rather a reflection of how they have been used to exclude 2SLGBTQIA+ people and … Read More “Same-Sex Relationships and the Letters of Paul” »
One of the so-called “clobber passages” is Leviticus 18:22. It seems to be a fairly clear condemnation of (male) same-sex activity. Is that passage sufficient for seeing all same-sex relationships as wrong for all time? In this video, we look at that passage and try to situate it in how we read the Bible. Support … Read More “Leviticus and Same-Sex Relationships” »
Questions about same-sex relationships are at the forefront of conversations within the church. There are numerous passages that are considered relevant and must be looked at carefully. One of those passages is that of Sodom. Is the punishment of Sodom an indication of God’s condemnation of same-sex relationships in general? That is the topic of … Read More “What Was the Sin of Sodom?” »
I believe that attitudes toward 2SLGBTQA+ people within our churches is the most divisive issue among Christians. This is a debate not just between Christians and non-Christians but also between Christians. Some more conservative Christians might reject that statement since “You cannot be a Christian and support same-sex relations.” Therefore, the debate really is between … Read More “Are Gay-Affirming Christians Outside of Orthodox Christianity?” »
Andy Stanley is one of the more polarizing figures in evangelical Christianity. For many, he is the epitome of evangelical success, building a huge church that impacts other churches around the US and abroad. For others, he is the poster child for the sacrificing biblical Christianity for pragmatic ministry. I have written a number of … Read More “Is Andy Stanley Leaving Biblical Christianity?” »
When people see the title of this post, they might push back and say it is not hatred. It is simply a disagreement about a lifestyle. That may be true about some but for others, by any definition it is hatred. You will find Christians on social media calling for the imprisonment and even execution … Read More “Why Do Some Christians Hate 2SLGBTQIA+ People So Much?” »
