Would Jesus Discriminate?

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1. Newsletter December 2011
(About us/News)
...  The task team will demand the criminalisation of all criticism of homosexuality including the Biblical injunction against same sex relations. Homosexuals argue the Church’s (Scriptural) condemnation ...
... against various issues around sexuality in general, and homosexuality in particular. We would like to place the following on record: Whilst the Family Policy Institute and His People Church, to which ...
... against various issues around sexuality in general, and homosexuality in particular. We would like to place the following on record: Whilst the Family Policy Institute and His People Church, to ...
... behaviours and outcomes ranging from truancy to substance abuse to attempts at suicide. In much of sub-Saharan Africa, homosexuality is firstly interpreted as “foreign,” portrayed as “un-African” and ...
... people in HIV/Aids programming and demanded the names of participants, in Uganda the odious Anti-homosexuality bill continues (despite setbacks) to hang like an axe over the heads of gay and lesbian people. ...
... charging them with homosexuality, a charge punishable with imprisonment. District Officials and local Christian and Muslim clerics have publicly praised the local community for their diligence in reporting ...
... is utterly disgraceful. The anti-homosexuality bill currently under discussion in that country is an entirely oppressive piece of legislation, not only does it seek to impose draconian punishments on people ...
... call was for activists across the world to hold protests at the Ugandan Embassies and High Commissions in their countries to oppose the Anti-Homosexuality Bill currently being tabled in the Ugandan parliament. ...
9. MCC Impact July 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
...  MCC Anchorage's (Alaska) pastor Norman Van Manen and Matthew Moak discussed the upcoming non discrimination referendum, the Matthew Shepherd Act, and homosexuality and the Scriptures for two hours on ...
10. MCC Impact Pride Issue
(About us/News)
... hosted another event at the El Paso Community College Valle Verde, a panel of experts speaking about Gay and Lesbian history, including Rev. Kati Houts whose topic was Religion and Homosexuality.   ...
11. MCC Impact May 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... funeral home directors and grief counselors for a seminar on making final arrangements and planning your funeral to alleviate the stress on your loved ones when you pass.   Homosexuality & ...
80 countries around the world consider homosexuality illegal, five of them punish homosexual acts with death ILGA, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association publishes ...
13. MCC Impact January 2009
(About us/News)
... at 7:00 there's practice for the orchestra, band, and praise team as well as Homosexuality and the Bible led by Rev. Paul Graetz and Interpreting the Texts led by Rev. Julie Two-Suess.   Everyone ...
... on homosexuality, which is that homosexual "practice" is contrary to the Gospel and incompatible with a Christian lifestyle. The debate is available for download at http://www.lakeshorestandrews.net/services/MP3Downloads2008.asp ...
... discussion on homosexuality at the General Synod of the Uniting Reformed Church in Hammanskraal. We have familiarized ourselves with the values expressed by the Confession of Belhar and have concluded ...
... one of their clergy for his work in "the fight against homosexuality." Nigeria On September 14, 2008, our own MCC pastor, The Rev. Jide Macaulay and his congregants in Lagos, Nigeria were forced to ...
... survey she is doing there.   http://www.canada.com/windsorstar/news/story.html Rev. Jide Macaulay represented MCC at the hearing of the Bauchi 18, men on trial for homosexuality in Nigeria.  ...
18. Biblical Evidence
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... to many. Are there really only six? Given how often some Christians preach against homosexuality, you would think there must be hundreds of Scriptures on the subject. In fact, there are only ...
19. No fems? No fairies? (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:10)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... the list of sins found in 1 Corinthians 6, not in places where they discuss homosexuality. This suggests they did not believe Paul’s term referred to homosexual behavior. (See note 7.) A similar pattern ...
20. What was the sin of Sodom? (Genesis 19 and Jude 7)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... as a blanket condemnation of homosexuality. They have perpetuated the idea that Sodom was destroyed for its sexual wickedness and that the proof of this wickedness was the desire of the men of Sodom ...
... homosexuality is un-African but it is killing that is un-African.”. Pumeza Runeyi from the Treatment Action Campaign said “we cannot hide, we love our bodies, they are ours to control and we can’t tolerate ...
22. Israel's Holiness Code. (Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... of the worship of Asstarte/Ishtar, see The Construction of Homosexuality (University of Chicago Press, 1988), David F. Greenberg, pages 95-97. Note 4. Greenberg, page 92. This text is an excerpt ...
23. Idol Worship and Rejection of God. (Romans 1:21-28)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... of Homosexuality (University of Chicago Press, 1988), and Nissinen, Martti, Homoeroticism in the Biblical World (Fortress Press, Minneapolis, 1998). Nissinen documents how Paul, like other Jewish ...
24. David loved Jonathan more than women. (II Samuel 1:26)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... Homosexuality. He states, “Parallels to the Gilgamesh-Enkidu relationship have often been seen in the biblical stories of David and Jonathan, and in the devotion of Achilles and Patrocles for one another ...
25. The early church welcomed a gay man. (Acts 8:26-40)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
In the ancient world, eunuchs were widely associated with homosexuality. Here a self-avowed eunuch is welcomed in to the early church without any concerns about his sexual orientation. He was welcomed ...
26. Jesus said some are born gay. (Matthew 19:10-12)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... the term "born eunuch" and the connection with homosexuality, see The Early Church Welcomed a Gay Man.) As a reasonably informed person of his time, Jesus would have been aware of this common ...
27. Ruth loved Naomi as Adam loved Eve. (Genesis 2:24, Ruth 1:14)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... for the words of our vows, we want to use Ruth 1:16-17.” He says, “I can’t allow that. Our church is against homosexuality.” “Oh,” the women say, “that’s okay, we’ll remain celibate. Think of it as a ...
28. Jesus affirmed a gay couple. (Matthew 8:5-13)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... Homosexuality (Harvard University Press, Cambridge, 1978), page 16; Bernard Sergent, Homosexuality in Greek Myth (Beacon Press, Boston, 1986), page 10. Note 19. Mercer Dictionary of the Bible (Mercer University ...
... Town Fri 12 / 7.30pm Tue 16 / 7.15pm   For the Bible Tells Me So   Dir: Daniel Karslake USA 2007 100min Homosexuality is a sin – or so a sector of fundamental ...
30. Gay Cinema : Coming of Age
(About us/News)
... yet excellent art house films, the widespread acceptance of homosexuality in society has ironically resulted in a dearth of quality gay stories. Mainstream films have relied heavily on media-friendly stereotypes ...
... centre square. A rainbow flag was flown from the town hall over the weekend. Lollipops saying "Homophobia Sucks" and leaflets of Homosexuality: Not a Sickness, Not a Sin were distributed. MCC ...
... (Kentucky) and information about the church's ministries. The homosexuality and the Bible debate between Rev. Marge Ragona, pastor of Bethel MCC (Birmingham, Alabama) and Patrick Donahue, a Huntsville ...
... around the table. Basic Discipleship is the theme of a new class at Agape MCC (Ft. Worth, Texas). For the first three weeks Rev. Ken Ehrke and Robert Meyers taught "Homosexuality and the Bible" ...
... meeting to draw attention to the plight of lesbian, gay and transgender people in Uganda in the context of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Ugandan government criminalises homosexuality and refuses to support ...
... and death threats. The issue of Ivan’s homosexuality was raised in his trial by the state in an attempt to smear him. He remained true to his identity and his convictions throughout this difficult time ...
... shocked and became enemies. The final nail was a hand-delivered letter, which read: "Your position on homosexuality and gay people is sin. As a minister you are leading people astray. You are ex-communicated ...
... (New Mexico).   Christ Covenant MCC (Decatur, Georgia) celebrated All Saints Day as the culmination of their Bible and Homosexuality study by honoring LGBT pioneers and by laying to rest old ways ...
... first refugee, a lesbian from Iran, according to Rev. Dr. Brent Hawkes, senior pastor. He notes that there are still 68 countries where homosexuality is illegal -- and 10 where it is punishable by death. ...
... that devout Muslims find between the conventional interpretation of the Qu’ran and their homosexuality. Shariah Law stipulates that homosexuality is an offence, punishable by death. Whether they are ...
... of policing are variable and conditions for prisoners remain poor. Homosexuality is punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Development Kenyan economic decline has seen the numbers living below the poverty ...
... the Lines/Pride Source. Living Springs MCC (Bath, England) offered a sermon series on Homosexuality and the Bible culminating with their Pride Service and Community Award Presentations on July 15. (NOTE: ...
... leaders, pastors, counselors and teachers who are willing to learn more about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, about homosexuality and the Bible, and about theology and sexuality. They are ...
... recently cited Metropolitan Community Churches as the best resource for people dealing with issues of homosexuality and religion. The column included MCC's website and mailing address. MCC clergyperson ...
... for homosexuality would be of great pastoral significance, allowing for a greater understanding of why certain persons struggle with these particular sexual temptations."   Let me say clearly: ...
... people of faith to understand that Africans are of many diverse opinions about many issues, including women in ministry and homosexuality. One only has to look at the inclusive ministry and writing of ...
... at North Texas University when a fundamentalist preacher, Pastor Tom Short, ranted for hours about the sins of the world, in which he included homosexuality! They were able to talk to many college students ...
47. Civil Union Act - How to make it work for you...
(Resources/Same Sex Marriages)
... under this Act will not be recognized in countries where homosexuality is still penalized by law. 9. Where can couples get married in terms of this Act? (i) Any public office, including the department ...
48. Our Pride through Books
(About us/News)
... Simpson "Jy bly my Kind" by Lidia Theron "The Bible and Homosexuality" by Bishop David Russell Enjoy the live Marima Band. Refreshments will be on sale. Part of the revenue of refreshments, ...
... and wholeness for our world. As Christians, we repudiate the outdated interpretations of scripture that says that homosexuality, per se, is contrary to the will and plan of God. We believe that scripture, ...
... and wholeness for our world. As Christians, we repudiate the outdated interpretations of scripture that says that homosexuality, per se, is contrary to the will and plan of God. We believe that scripture, ...
51. Sexuality and Bible
(Category)
What does the bible say about Homosexuality? Have a look and deside for yourself.    ...
52. OIA - For the Bible Tells Me So
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