Posts Tagged ‘biblical interpretation’
Gay Christian Facebook Ads Rejected & Resurrected
Image Detail: “Jesus Goes to His Execution” by Doug Blanchard When Facebook repeatedly rejected ads for an LGBTQ book on the Passion of Christ recently, it revealed how religious dialogue can be limited in the social-media age. Censorship in social media, especially social-media advertising, is a legal grey area with few laws and precedents to…
Read MoreOur Eagerness To Cast The First Stone
The liturgical readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent are: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126: 1-6; Philippians 3:8-14; and John 8:1-11. You can access the texts of these readings by clicking here. This Sunday’s Gospel reading of the woman caught in adultery is, ironically, a favorite of those who like to castigate LGBT people. They say…
Read MoreStrength To Be Faithful
The sun is setting a little later in the evening, but it sure is cold out. It must be Lent. Given that, I think that we, as LGBTQ Christians, need to take some time to examine our theology of loss. Let me give you a thought exercise: You are thirty years old. You have been…
Read MoreWhen Expanding Our Table Isn’t Enough
As people who believe that Christianity has room for the LGBTQ community, we can be zealous about our efforts to win people to our side. We want people to understand that God truly does love everyone, that the Bible isn’t just a queer bashing book, and that people don’t have to throw away their faith…
Read MoreFor God Is Love
“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.” 1 John 4:7-8 Do we really believe that scripture? I believe this verse would serve us well to consider in its literal…
Read MoreFinding Strength As A Lesbian Mother Through The Canaanite Woman
If you want one of the most beautiful and yet humbling experiences a person can go through, become a parent. As a new mom, I’m often in the midst of intense events with my kids where I have no idea what to do. Because of this, I find myself looking to God for guidance. I…
Read MoreComing Out As A Lesbian Mom
Facebook often sends me photos of past events I’ve posted. Kind of like a nostalgic, hey remember all the fun you had 5 years ago?! The last “reminder” really got me. The reminder came just days after what I affectionately call “The Breakdown.” The day of The Breakdown ended with me sitting on the kitchen floor, holding both my babies (we have twins) as they…
Read MoreHow Long Will The Church Refuse LGBT People?
There is a mighty move of God happening. It’s been going on for a while but it is growing in momentum! God is sending people to the very doors of God’s sanctuary all over this country. However, attachment to tradition may cause the church to miss a Golden Opportunity to show Christ’s love to those…
Read MoreThe Role Of Faith In Caitlyn Jenner’s Transition
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect Caitlyn Jenner’s name and pronouns (September 30, 2015) On April 24, 2015, ABC News broadcast a historic interview with Olympic champion and reality TV star, Caitlyn Jenner. Over two hours with Diane Sawyer, Jenner fills in details from her lifetime, revealing her decades of struggle to…
Read MoreIs The Apology From Bob Jones, III Enough?
Just before Easter, I learned that some of Bob Jones University’s loyal supporters have received a letter containing a very different message from the publicly posted apology that Bob Jones University released prior to BJUnity’s book discussion with author Matthew Vines in downtown Greenville on March 23. The letter says: Dear _______, What kind and encouraging friends you are.…
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