Introductions and Sharing
I’d like us to introduce ourselves–let one another know who we are and what we’re about. Below are some possible places to begin your comments. This is something different for us here, although… Read More
Category Archive: Homosexuality
Homosexuality and Me: the People and the Path
Someone recently asked me how my understanding of homosexuals evolved. Before 2001, before I learned that my son was gay, homosexuality was a non-issue for me. I’d met quite a few gay men… Read More
The “Clarity” of I Cor. 6:9, the “Choice” of Homosexuality, “Abominations” Forever
A reader called “theologyarchaeology” commented to the note from Rick James with the following short reply. The problem for Rick James is 1 Cor. 6:9 clearly states that the homosexual will not see the… Read More
When someone does a cut-and-paste job of Romans 1
Most of us have seen those cut-and-paste jobs of Romans 1: 18-27 or 18-32 an awful lot of times. I rarely reply to these sincere folks, but I did just now on another blog,… Read More
A Fundamentalist Responds to “What is Homophobia?”
My brother Noel is a fundamentalist. He’s responded to some of my posts in the past, and the “What is Homophobia–Really?” post piqued his interest. I’m publishing most of his reply here, and will respond section… Read More
Thinking about Suicide in America
This anonymous piece is winding its way around the net, and it’s worth reading. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Last night I thought… Read More
What is Homophobia — Really?
A blogger in the U.K recently published a post titled, Is There a Cure for Homophobia? I’ve given a lot of thought to heated anti-gay rhetoric, to what many call “homophobia.” My wife and I have wondered aloud,… Read More
BJU Survivors: Creating New Families, Showing New Solidarity
Mari Elise Duvall, a survivor of Bob Jones University and a member of BJUnity, is a friend on Facebook. She posted a brief, heartfelt message recently about her reaction to the FB page, “Wipe Out Homophobia.” … Read More
Growing Up Gay in the Church
A little girl is born to Christian parents. She is raised in a Nazarene church, goes to Sunday school, attends VBS in July, and youth group on Friday nights. She prays to receive Christ in… Read More
Ex-Southern Baptist Pastor Ted Hayes–80 Years Old and Still Speaking His Mind
I received this from Dr. Ted Hayes, a retired Southern Baptist pastor living in Kingston, New York, a few days ago ( 2012/08/06). Thanks for sharing this, Pastor Hayes. * * * * * * *… Read More
