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Bible Translation Errors – The Short Version
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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…
Christianity And Homosexuality Reconciled – Audio Series
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Listen to Seven One-Hour mp3 Audio Messages by Dr. Joseph Adam Pearson Sept 6, 2010 Click on the Audio links to hear these excellent teaching messages. Click on the Text Download links if you wish to read them. ©2010 Dr. Joseph Adam Pearson. All rights reserved. Used with Permission These broadcasts are for you to…
The Bible and Homosexuality – Scholarship & Diversity Study
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by Rev. Kellie Rupard-Shorr (used with permission and much gratitude!) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~ John 16:33 Adam and Eve “But for Adam no suitable helper was found. So the…
Christianity and LGBT People: A Teaching Summary
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~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,…
15 Reasons Why I Have Changed My Mind (by Roberta Showalter Kreider)
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In August of 1984, my youngest brother, who had been my childhood playmate, died with AIDS. Just two weeks earlier, while visiting him in the hospital, he told my husband and I his lifelong secret. He was gay and had always been gay. I have wished many times since that brief encounter with the person…
Gay by God. Proud by Choice!
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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…
“Love The Sinner Hate The Sin”: Plea For A New Paradigm
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If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard the line “love the sinner, hate the sin” when the topic of homosexuality comes up I’d be a rich man (or at least have enough to pay my bills). It seems to be an ‘easy’ response to the situation but one that irks me considerably….
Basic Facts About The Bible And Homosexuality
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Sexual orientation is not mentioned in the Bible Bible languages of Hebrew and Greek have no word for homosexual, sex or for romantic love The Bible nowhere says that gays and lesbians can or should change their orientation The Bible in the original languages never condemns same sex romantic love as sin Jesus never mentioned homosexuality The Bible repeatedly demonstrates God’s…
Leviticus – Mary’s Musings After Dinner At Red Lobster
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Most of you will know that many people use the Old Testament laws to discriminate against gays, specifically Leviticus 18:22. “It is disgusting for a man to have sex with another man.” ~ Lev 18:22 That seems pretty straight forward doesn’t it. But let’s put it into context here. What are some of the verses…
Does Jude Condemn Gays? by Rick Brentlinger
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by Rick Brentlinger The sin that Jude condemns is humans having sex with angels. He does not mention or condemn homosexuals and lesbians, yet many anti-gay Christians take the following verses out of context to condemn gays and lesbians. They assert (falsely) that verse 7 is a negative attack on gay men and lesbian women….
Is Homosexuality a Sin? by Rev. Dr. Kathlyn James
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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…
Think We’re Wrong? by Mary
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Thank you for coming to this page. I commend you for investigating further, and I believe that you have come here with an open mind. I pray that these articles may inspire in you, a deeper desire to inquire into the truth of God’s Holy Word. Thank you for coming to this page. I commend…
05. Romans 1: Read the Whole Chapter Kiddo
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“I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles. I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both…
06. Romans 1: The Way Too Long Version
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“I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles. I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both…
Dispelling The Myth
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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….
Queer Positive Bible
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Introduction In contemporary Christianity, there is probably no single issue more contentious and no debate more acrimonious than that which surrounds the discussion of homosexuality and the church. Questions of justice are often contrasted with questions of biblical faithfulness; even those new to the discussion quickly become familiar with such terms as “hermeneutic” (studying the…
Do Homosexuals Need to be Healed of their Homosexuality?
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I have written this for those whose guilt has been etched deeply by the official positions of various Christian denominations as well as for those whose pain has been exacerbated by the unkindnesses shown to them through the actions and reactions of church-goers. It is my hope and prayer that the seeming dilemma between homosexuality…
Think About It by C. Ann Shepherd
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1. Even though current research indicates that sexual orientation is fixed and unchangeable, some still insist that homosexuals could change if they wanted to. 2. Many people assume that homosexuality is a choice, and that gay people have made the decision to be gay. 1. Even though current research indicates that sexual orientation is fixed and unchangeable, some still…
What Did Jesus Say About Homosexuality
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The Other Sheep Under God’s Rainbow
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Gay And Chosen by Rev. J. Terrero Rivera This is a 39 page downloadable book by a Pentecostal Minister and mother of a born again lesbian daughter who came out when she was 18, and is now 35. Her daughter inspired her through her testimony and walk with God that anyone can be GLBTIQ and…
Paul The Apostle: Did His Homosexuality Shape Christianity?
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Struggle against homosexual desire may have inspired Paul the Apostle to write sublime Biblical teachings on unconditional love and inclusivity — and also a few “clobber passages” used by anti-LGBTQ bigots. Both Paul’s sense of unworthiness and his appreciation for God’s grace may have the same unexpected cause: Some scholars believe that Paul was a…
A Letter To Louise – Biblical Affirmation For God’s Homosexual Children
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~ by Rev Bruce Lowe Note from Mary: Rev Bruce Lowe was the first person to “believe” in ChristianGays.com. In 2000, he sent me a cheque for $300, and encouraged me to put a Donations page on the website. I was reluctant, but he convinced me that others would want to help support a ministry…
Adam & Steve? – A Quick Look At Genesis 5:1-3
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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…
Some Simple Facts About The Bible And Homosexuality
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~ 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…
04. Pagans, Purity, and Property: Leviticus
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“You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.” ~ Leviticus 18:22 “If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall be put to death, their blood is upon them.” ~ Leviticus 20:13 Within the very nature of…
The Book of Romans – Some Background & A Little Insight
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Many of us are painfully aware that two of the most-used Bible verses against gays are Romans 1:26,27. Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for…
Translations of “Malakoi” and “Arsenokoitai” Through History (I Cor 6:9)
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by Jeramy Townsley The purpose of this page is to show the difficulty in translating the words arsenokoitai and malakos – two words used (incorrectly) to condemn gays. Throughout the history of English translations, there has been little agreement on the meanings of these two Greek words. Most of the English translations describe malakos as…
Vatican Admits Galileo Correct
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VATICAN CITY — It’s official: The Earth revolves around the sun, even for the Vatican. The Roman Catholic Church has admitted erring these past 359 years in formally condemning Galileo Galilei for entertaining scientific truths it long denounced as anti-scriptural heresy. Pope John Paul II himself turned up Saturday for a meeting of the Pontifical…
Gay AND Christian? Yes! It IS Possible! A Beginner’s Guide
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~ by Mary Pearson 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…