Category Archives: Point Loma Nazarene University

Former Nazarene Pastor Rick James

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Ron Goetz

I recently received this note from Rick James, former pastor in the Church of the Nazarene and a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church of the Nazarene, Life and Testimony, Point Loma Nazarene University, Religion, Sanctification, Testimony | 8 Comments

What is Homophobia — Really?

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Ron Goetz

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, and often, “Where does all that heat come … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Dobson Rhetoric, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Marriage, Point Loma Nazarene University, Propaganda, Religion, Rushdoony | 11 Comments

Growing Up Gay in the Church

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Ron Goetz

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 her heart when she’s 5 years old, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Colleges, Church of the Nazarene, Gay Christians, Homosexuality, Point Loma Nazarene University, Religion, Simpson University, Theology | 7 Comments

James Dobson, Enough of Your unBiblical Propaganda — Hebrew Marriage Practiced with God’s Blessing and Provision

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Ron Goetz

Dr. James Dobson recently announced his choice of a fundamentalist candidate for president. His endorsement prompted me to pull up some old files. In a 1998 newsletter, “The Christian Response to the Homosexual Agenda,” he wrote: To change the definition of marriage from the exclusive union between … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Dobson Rhetoric, Point Loma Nazarene University | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Gay Nazarene Todd Clayton’s New Blog

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Ron Goetz

Todd Clayton was at the center of a heated controversy at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) in March, 2011, when he declared publicly that he was gay. This sparked outrage through much of the Church of the Nazarene (CotN), mainly because Todd was serving his second year … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Colleges, Church of the Nazarene, Homosexuality, Point Loma Nazarene University | Tagged , , , , , | 10 Comments

“I’m Not Against Homosexuals–I Love Homosexuals.”

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Ron Goetz

“I’m Not Against Homosexuals–I Love Homosexuals.” Many thoughtful evangelicals insist that they are not against homosexuals, that they don’t hate homosexuals. For all I know, you may be such a person. If you are, I don’t pretend to know your heart, and I try … Continue reading →

Posted in Homosexuality, Point Loma Nazarene University | Tagged , , , , | 65 Comments

Point Loma Nazarene University vs. Prof. Phil Bowles

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Ron Goetz

In her recent article in The Point Weekly, “Homosexuality: A Civil Rights Frontier,” student writer Maria Bareman concludes by saying that “we have to be willing to engage openly and acceptingly in conversations about homosexuality.” PLNU Prof. Phil Bowles and … Continue reading →

Posted in Church of the Nazarene, Faith, Gay Christians, Point Loma Nazarene University | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments