Two sections of I Corinthians and I Timothy are the two most difficult to interpret when researching what the Bible says about homosexuality. I examine context, original language and culture.The words range from prostitute to masturbator to homosexual thru time. The significant translation shift in the 60′s and 70′s should make us wonder about bias.
Archive | June, 2010
Contact List for the Parliament of Uganda
Tweet This is a companion to my post “A Brewing Genocide in Uganda”. People want to help. Go to the post itself for money donation links. Many thanks to my dear friend Lisa from Vancouver, BC who was so bothered by my post that she got up early one morning and constructed this list of [...]
Hello, I’m a Detestable Abomination | Looking at Leviticus and Deuteronomy
Tweet “Abomination!” I don’t think anyone has ever called me an abomination. But, do I deserve to be labeled as such? Guess there is one way to find out: by looking at the definition in the Bible and then seeing what things are listed as abominations. Then, at least I can see if God thinks [...]
Request to Those Who Have Used Romans as Anti-Gay License
Using sections of Scripture to exclude groups of people from God’s love are abuses of Scripture. We can differ on the interpretation of these Scriptures, but , if your theology in any way subjugates, eliminates, oppresses or lays extra burdens on any group of people, you are missing the message of the Good News. And, that is a problem.
Romans 1: 26 – 32 | To Whom Was This Directed?
A discussion of Romans 1:18-32. In context, culture and original language. Are these verses a condemnation of same sex relationships or is there something else we need to look at in these verses? Paul was writing to the Gentile church in Rome that had fallen back into the familiar patterns of idol worship.
And Finally, We Get to the Ladies . . .
Tweet I had a interesting conversation with an Orthodox Jew at a gay Christian conference in January 2010. I was quizzing him about how strict Judaism viewed homosexuality. His responses were colorful and direct. If you knew my friend Jayson Littman from my hometown of New York City, you would love to be in any [...]
Was Sodom Really Destroyed Because it was a Gay City?
Detailed look at the times, culture and events behind the destruction of the city of Sodom. The verses in Genesis 19 have long been used as a condemnation of the GLBT community. Take a look , see if there may be another way to read these verses.
Sometimes I Don’t Act So Pretty . . .
Tweet Confession time, bless me Father for I have sinned, again. There are times when I don’t know if it would be more appropriate to laugh at myself or cry over the mistakes I still make. Maybe this disclosure is part both. Sometimes when I hike, I listen to podcasts and one of my favorites [...]
Video “Recycle Your Faith” Part Two
Tweet Reconsidering the Bible and Homosexuality from Recycle Your Faith on Vimeo.
From “Recycle Your Faith” Part One
Tweet Kathy Baldock – Rewind from Recycle Your Faith on Vimeo.
On Scott Lively of the “Kill the Gays Bill” (In)Fame
Tweet UPDATE TO THIS POST ON JANUARY 27, 2010: Yesterday, David Kato, Advocacy Investigations Officer for Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) was murdered in his home when someone attacked him with a hammer to his head. He died on the way to the hospital in Kampala. Four months ago, David was featured on the front cover [...]
VERSES
Tweet SCRIPTURE AND HOMOSEXUALITY | A Look at Verses If you just want to jump to the links on the five sections of Scripture used in discussing Christianity and homosexuality, go to the links directly below. You will be linked to long blog posts (it is important to give each section appropriate study) and an [...]
My City is Changed: An Article Published on October 11, 2001 in RGJ
Tweet (This article was written three weeks after the World Trade Towers and 3,000 people were destroyed. I was back in NYC on a business trip and to attend a funeral. I am a native to NYC, Manhattan in Inwood. The Twin Towers were being built while I was in college. They were part of [...]
Keeping Mom Happy with Homemade Baileys
Baileys is a popular drink for the holidays and easy enough to make for about one-third the price and has that “wow” appeal for a holiday gift when paired with a good chocolate bar.
