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Gay AND Christian? Yes! It IS Possible! A Beginner’s Guide

~ 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…

Paul The Apostle: Did His Homosexuality Shape Christianity?

Struggle against homosexual desire may have inspired Paul the Apostle to write sublime Biblical teachings on unconditional love and inclusivity β€” and also a few β€œclobber 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…

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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. Those who believe that…

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Basic Facts About The Bible And Homosexuality

Sexual orientation is not mentioned in the Bible Bible languages of Hebrew and Greek have no word forΒ homosexual, sexΒ orΒ forΒ romantic loveΒ  The Bible nowhere says that gays and lesbians can or should change theirΒ orientationΒ  The Bible in the original languages never condemns same sex romantic loveΒ as sinΒ  Jesus never mentioned homosexualityΒ  The Bible repeatedly demonstrates God’s…

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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…

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Christianity And Homosexuality Reconciled – Audio Series

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. [table id=1 /] Β©2010 Dr. Joseph Adam Pearson. All rights reserved. Used with Permission These broadcasts are…

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Six Points – IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING HOMOSEXUALITY by Rev Bruce Lowe

Why Churches Should Welcome and Fully Affirm Christian GLBTs “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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

Do Homosexuals Need to be Healed of their Homosexuality?

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…

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Translations of “Malakoi” and “Arsenokoitai” Through History (I Cor 6:9)

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…

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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,…

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Queer Positive Bible

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 β€œhermeneutic” (studying the…

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Stop Arguing About the Bible and Homosexuality by Candace Chellew-Hodge

“Nothing in regard to controversial matters ha(s) ever been settled by the Bible.” ~ William Lloyd Garrison Gays and lesbians will never “win” the argument over what the Bible says or does not say about homosexuality. The good news is: we don’t have to. It will not be arguments over the Bible that will ultimately…