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In reply to the discussion: I am a liberal Christian [View all]Why Syzygy
(18,928 posts)69. Are you sure about that?
marriage is very clearly supposed to be between a man and a woman as per the Bible. It is mentioned over and over, old and new testament even by Jesus.
It really isn't. If you are truly searching your soul about this issue, you need to be fully equipped with the religious teachings on the matter. One preacher in a SBC is not the authority on all things Biblical. (My dad was a SBC minister and I can promise you they are not perfect.)
Three wonderful places to research this issue so you can be at peace.
http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=1265
Biblical Perspectives on Homosexuality
Walter Wink is professor at Auburn Theological Seminary, New York City. He received his Th.D. from Union Theological Semianry, has been active in peace movements throughout the world, and is a Fellow of the Jesus Seminar. His books include: The Powers that Be: Theology for a New Millenium (1999), ...
Biblical Perspectives on Homosexuality
Walter Wink is professor at Auburn Theological Seminary, New York City. He received his Th.D. from Union Theological Semianry, has been active in peace movements throughout the world, and is a Fellow of the Jesus Seminar. His books include: The Powers that Be: Theology for a New Millenium (1999), ...
http://www.soulforce.org/resources/what-the-bible-says-and-doesnt-say-about-homosexuality/
Soulforce » What the Bible Saysand Doesnt SayAbout Homosexuality
Many good people build their case against homosexuality almost entirely on the Bible. These folks value Scripture, and are serious about seeking its guidance in their lives. Unfortunately, many of them have never really studied what the Bible does and doesnt say about homosexuality.
Soulforce » What the Bible Saysand Doesnt SayAbout Homosexuality
Many good people build their case against homosexuality almost entirely on the Bible. These folks value Scripture, and are serious about seeking its guidance in their lives. Unfortunately, many of them have never really studied what the Bible does and doesnt say about homosexuality.
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If churches were required to perform same-sex marriages, then it would be wrong.
libinnyandia
May 2012
#2
I used to think religion was useless and reactionary by its very nature, especially Abrahamic ones.
white_wolf
May 2012
#11
The impications of Liberation Theology are much wider than juist what has gone in in Latin America.
Thats my opinion
May 2012
#72
So you became a good person despite the Bible, thats great, what do you want, a cookie? n/t
Humanist_Activist
May 2012
#12
Unless and until you put your beliefs out in front as the reason for your actions
cleanhippie
May 2012
#14
How does that differ from those that feel the same about their christianity?
cleanhippie
May 2012
#43
Hm. But isn't the point of federalism and republicanism (small f and r, respectively) ->
daaron
May 2012
#67
"calling him magical god is similar to me saying a person chooses to be gay" Seriously?
Humanist_Activist
May 2012
#68
You and the fundamentalists believe exactly the same thing about the bible.
Thats my opinion
May 2012
#75
I don't hold the Bible up as a total falsehood, it has some history in it.
Humanist_Activist
May 2012
#77
I find no evidence for a deistic god, but such a god isn't at all like the one in the Bible.
Humanist_Activist
May 2012
#80
No, but a notion of deity not trapped in what is going on in cuture at the moment. nt
Thats my opinion
May 2012
#81
Do you follow all the batcrazy laws of the bible like killing someone who is a different religion?
cynatnite
May 2012
#62