It all began innocently enough. I am putting together a book called “Sunshine for the GLBTA Person’s Soul: Inspiring and Affirming Stories that Celebrate the Spirit of Being Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allied Persons.” The “sunshine” – our affirming stories we have to tell
Abusive religion cannot produce healthy spirituality. Where Paul used the term “sound doctrine” or “sound words or teachings,” the word “sound” meant “healthy” and Paul was talking about healthy teachings that build healthy spirituality. (See Bible references below.) Extremism, fanaticism, prejudice, ignorance, hypocrisy and a
To Whom It May Concern: In the darkness of caves, in the shelter of secluded forests and cottages, in the barren deserts, and on the desolate peaks of isolated mountaintops huddled the early Christians. A people, a faith community scorned, ridiculed, and persecuted by those
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me. — Psalm 31:3 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. Psalm 16:1 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of
What does it truly mean when someone says, “I love the sinner but I hate the sin?” Can you do this without harming the other person? Is this really possible? Is this really Christian living? Is it really Christian loving? Personally I can not think
Whenever Jesus commands His disciples to love others the word agapao is always used. Agapao is putting another’s interests and feelings ahead of your own, regardless of how you feel about that person. Agapao is distinguished from the other types of love: eros that is
Is it possible to love the sinner while hating the sin? I think that I can understand the reason for your question. Homosexuality (or bisexuality or transgenderdness) goes beyond something that you do. It is a part of your makeup. It is not like my
Love the sinner, hate the sin? Not! Is there biblical support for this position? Sure! Just like there is biblical support for stoning unfaithful spouses, killing doctors who perform abortions, racism, and unicorns. Anyone who chooses to can find biblical support for just about any
“Strong Son of God, immortal Love Whom we that have not seen Thy face By faith and faith alone embrace Believing where we cannot prove.” Marvelous words, written a long time ago by Alfred Lord Tennyson. Lord Alfred had a keen understanding not only of
Often people may invite me into a church or Christian environment where, although the mindset may be less of a literalist approach, it is not exactly what we as LGBT people might refer to as “open and affirming” or “welcoming” due to the adherence to