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Category Archives: Homosexuality
Same-Sex Marriage Redux (1)
Gay marriage is clearly “the great debate” of the hour. People on both sides, and all sides in between, debate the meaning of Scripture’s witness to the covenant of marriage and the role of the state in making civil law. … Continue reading
“The Landscape Has Forever Changed”
On Wednesday, April 10, I slipped out of the National Workshop on Christian Unity (NWCU) in the morning in order to visit the campus and faculty of Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus. One of my roles, in partnering with Acton … Continue reading
Millennial Evangelicals and Homosexuals: A New Way?
One of my favorite novels is Wendell Berry’s book, Jayber Crow. The story of this Kentucky barber moves me deeply every time I read it. I was reminded of old Jayber when I read Jonathan Merritt’s fine book, A Faith … Continue reading
We Must Begin Again
I often wonder if a growing number of dedicated and well-taught Christians began to live a love-directed life with their neighbors what would happen to the churches of our land? America just may not see another great awakening. (I’ve been … Continue reading
The Problem with Nondiscrimination Laws and the Rights of Homosexuals
I hate discrimination. I believe that when it comes to barring people from public places civil rights laws are quite necessary. I also believe that discrimination against homosexuals, because of their sexual orientation or private practice, is wrong. We presently … Continue reading
Posted in Homosexuality, Politics, Race and Racism, The Future
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Is It Necessary to Be Sexually Active to Order to Be a Healthy, Flourishing Person?
This is a rather amazing piece of popular television dialogue. You will clearly note that Tim Gunn does not take a moral position about sexual practice in his comments. So, at least for a moment, please leave the moral questions off … Continue reading
Posted in Homosexuality, Sexuality
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A New Form of Excommunication
The Episcopal Church in the U.S. has been embroiled in deep controversy for many years. It reached the breaking point for thousands of devout Anglicans in 2003 when an openly partnered gay bishop, Gene Robinson (born 1947), was consecrated as … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, Homosexuality, The Church, Unity of the Church
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Holy Sexuality
I continually seek to understand both the Scriptures and culture with regard to the very hot subject of human sexuality. I cannot think of a single issue that threatens to divide us and defeat us more than this one. We … Continue reading
Posted in Homosexuality, Sexuality
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An Inevitable Clash of Human Rights?
The most basic of all human rights, hammered out for millennia, is the right of religious freedom. I have often said that this is America’s greatest single contribution to civilization. Here what you believe is permitted and you can practice … Continue reading
Posted in Homosexuality, Religion, Separation of Church & State
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The Missional Church and Gay Trends in the Culture
A recent Pew Research Center study reveals how deeply divided we are over same-sex marriage. A majority of Americans (58%) now say that homosexuality should be accepted, rather than discouraged, by society. From reading this data I gather that what … Continue reading
Posted in Homosexuality, Missional Church, The Future
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