In which I review my essay from 10 years ago, addressing the relationship between biblical teachings and contemporary views on marriage, particularly same-sex unions. The post contrasts supposedly “traditional” biblical views on marriage, primarily one man and one woman, with the Bible’s diverse representations of marital arrangements, including polygamy. Many churches recognise and acknowledge marriages beyond Christian contexts, which raises questions of consistency about failure to be inclusive for same-sex couples. I contend that biblically love, respect, and integrity are essential in relationships, suggesting that a broader understanding of marriage is needed within the church, especially towards LGBTQ+ individuals.
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The wrong end of the stick?
Over the last three months we’ve explored the major Old Testament clobber passages frequently used to condemn those who identify as homosexual/gay, and now we turn to the New Testament passages. The full list of passages commonly used to condemn those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community are: Genesis 1 & 2 (CreationContinue reading “The wrong end of the stick?”
Holed below the waterline?
First let me begin with an apology. Last month when I published my Blog, I found that only some of my Email Subscribers received the email version of the blog. I’m not sure, but I think there were more who didn’t receive it, than who did. On reporting the issue, WordPress confirmed that: “We nowContinue reading “Holed below the waterline?”
Where do I find the answers?
This month I have resisted the urge to write anything about the loss of our late Queen because so many have been doing that recently, and with much greater skill. I also decided against writing about the economic and governmental woes we are facing. Again, I’m not really qualified to comment with authority. However, thereContinue reading “Where do I find the answers?”
Changing Minds 