There is a common argument that when the Bible speaks of homosexuality what it is actually referring to is 1) homosexual rape, 2) sex with boys (children), 3) homosexual prostitutes (cult prostitutes), 4) heterosexuals having 'unnatural' homosexual sex. Are these arguments valid? What is the Bible referring to specifically? I'll look at these other options … Continue reading What is the meaning of ‘homosexual’ in the Bible?
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Is Abortion a Private Issue?
Yesterday I took a few minutes and sent a letter to my Congressman urging him to sign the Jordan/Schuler letter to Nancy Pelosi encouraging her to keep the prolife 'riders' in upcoming appropriation bills ('riders' prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to promote or perform abortion, protect the consciences of health care, professionals, and prevent … Continue reading Is Abortion a Private Issue?
Questions about Scripture #4: If the Bible is authoritative, how do we take those passages in the Pentetauch which permit slavery?
I am forced to paraphrase this question from memory because the piece of paper is on my desk at church and I'm snowed in at home. The question, 'if the Bible is authoritative how do we handle the passages in the OT that permit slavery', is one I wish I had a whole semester to … Continue reading Questions about Scripture #4: If the Bible is authoritative, how do we take those passages in the Pentetauch which permit slavery?
The Worst Christmas Present Ever, Seriously.
This one is appalling."A number of Planned Parenthood clinics in Indiana and Illinois are offering gift certificates for their services this Christmas.Officials say the vouchers enable people to give their loved ones "the gift of life" — that would help pay for annual checkups and birth control — but also can be used for abortions."Read … Continue reading The Worst Christmas Present Ever, Seriously.
Another Perspective on Gay Marriage
I stumbled across this article today which offers a very different perspective, one that I'll need to mull over more thoroughly, on the same sex marriage debate. Summary: Prop 8 in Cali. is more tolerant and liberal than laws in Mass. demanding same sex marriage be recognized. Hmm.Read the whole thing.
God Entranced 