Basic Facts About The Bible And Homosexuality
~ Rembert Truluck
The Bible And Homosexuality by C. Ann Shepherd
The Bible has long been used by society to discriminate against, and persecute gays and lesbians. Careful study, however, reveals that while the Bible does condemn homosexual and heterosexual cult prostitution, it says nothing about loving committed homosexual relationships. Jesus himself said nothing about homosexuality, which leads many to believe it was not one of…
Some Simple Facts About The Bible And Homosexuality
~ by Rev Bruce Lowe The condemnation of gay men and lesbian women by the church, is destroying – literally – the worth of millions – again literally – of homosexuals by robbing them of all self-esteem, forcing them to live in closets in constant fear that will be found out, driving them out of…
Why Churches Should Welcome and Fully Affirm Christian GLBTs
by Rev Bruce Lowe “It terrified me to think that God made me just to hate me and send me to hell.” This was the response of a teenager to hearing his pastor tell the congregation that the Bible says God hates homosexuals and will send them to hell. He knew he was gay; he…
Is Homosexuality a Sin? by Rev. Dr. Kathlyn James
Last August, we had a special Sunday in church called “Burning Questions,” in which I responded, on an impromptu basis, to written questions from the congregation. At that time, I also promised to preach a series of sermons later in the year that would specifically address the top three, or most-asked questions submitted on that…
Does the Bible Condemn Homosexuality? Interview with Dr Rev Cheri DiNovo
As the debate rages over the legality and morality of same sex marriages, many Christians rely on the Bible as their guide. Many believe that the Bible clearly condemns homosexuality, and they provide specific passages to back up their claim. We decided to give the other side of the debate a chance to answer. So,…
Gay AND Christian? Yes! It IS Possible! A Beginner’s Guide
God is perfect. People are not. This article (small book) will explain how incorrect translations, misinterpretation and misunderstanding of the Original Scriptures have lead to unjustified prejudice against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender, and intersex people. No disrespect for God or God’s Holy Word is meant or implied by this booklet. The Bible is the foundation…
10 Bible Passages That Teach a Christian Perspective on Homosexuality
by Layton E Williams As cities and communities around the United States celebrate Pride Month this June, LGBTQ and straight Christians alike look to their faith for answers about how to engage in our increasingly pro-LGBTQ culture. The long history between the church and LGBTQ people is one fraught with tension, pain, and, sometimes, violence….
Dispelling The Myth
by Rev. Bob Ellis Exploring A Fresh View Of What The Scriptures Say About Homosexuality A Biblical Perspective Compiled and Edited by Rev. Bob EllisPublished by Logos Ministries, Irving, Texas. This 23 page eBook explains why we should study Christianity and Homosexuality with chapters on: Please Click Here to download. Used with Permission and Gratitude….
Jesus Loves Me. This I Know . . . Even If I’m Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgendered
“Jesus loves me. This I know, for the Bible tells me so . . . ” unless you are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Intersex or Queer, in which case you are told that Jesus loves everyone EXCEPT me. Well it’s time to set the record straight – if you’ll pardon the expression. Jesus loves ESPECIALLY…
Bible Translation Errors – The Short Version
If you wish to read the longer, original version, please Click Here. Note from Mary: There are now over 400 English Versions of the Bible! “Proud as a peacock” – The phrase comes from the glorious fan-shaped, multi-coloured (not quite rainbow-coloured) plumage of the male peafowl when he is courting his mate. Thus, just as…
Bible Translation Errors – The Long Version
This is the original longer version. If you wish to read the shorter version, which is suitable for publication, and is actually quite different than this version, please Click Here. On May 5, 2001, when Pope John Paul II begged God’s forgiveness for sins committed by Roman Catholics against Jews, heretics and women, he acknowledged…
Gay by God. Proud by Choice!
Gay by God PRIDE in being gay is not something that comes naturally when we live in a world that tells us we are “evil” and “immoral”. For most of us, it is first a road of self-awareness, and then of self-acceptance. We then need to take a further step to determine the consequences of…
Adam & Steve? – A Quick Look At Genesis 5:1-3
We gays often hear that God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve. Well if God didn’t create Steve, who did? Many gays believe that we were created by God, with the same love that God created Adam and Eve. It is my contention that it is very possible that God did indeed create…
What Did Jesus Say About Homosexuality
No this is not a mistake. It is to make a point. Jesus said NOTHING about homosexuality!
Some Talking Points on Christianity and Homosexuality
~ by Rev. Dr. Jerry S. Maneker About a year ago, after my giving a talk on how the Bible doesn’t condemn, but actually affirms, same-sex love, a woman with a gay brother, raised in a Christian family, asked me to write out “talking points” on the subject of the consistency between Christianity and homosexuality,…
Christianity and LGBT People: A Teaching Summary
~by Rev. Dr. Jerry S. Maneker Question: How do you define Christianity? Answer: The Gospel means: Good News! The good news is that we are God’s children by God’s grace alone (unmerited favor) and we appropriate that grace through our abiding faith (implacable trust) in God (i.e. trusting God over and above seen circumstances), love,…