The Wartburg watch blog has a very interesting series on Christians and homosexuality, with very challenging contributions from the inimitable Justin Lee of the Gay Christian Network, and Brad/futuristguy. It’s much more nuanced, interesting and intellectually honest than for example this chart that has been going around on facebook lately.
(I’m not a big fan of being judgmental and dismissive of those you find judgmental and dismissive. That’s only another version of exorcising the devil with Beelzebul..)
Here are the Wartburg Watch posts; Be sure to read all of them!
Lifelong Celibacy: Part One of The Great Debate on Gay Christianity
My Story About Gender, Sexuality, and Perspectives on “Successful” Transformation
Side A: Justin Lee Explains His View of The Bible and Gay Relationships
A Christian Teen Discovers He’s Gay and Traditional (?) Marriage
Final Thoughts on Gays and Christianity: We Can Do Better
I think the most important thing here is what Dee says in the preface to her last post about Justin:
He opened my eyes to many things that I have never considered. Justin made me realize that I am dealing with people, not a just a theological concept.
This should be our approach. Love people before theory.My eyes were opened to that by Andrew Marins book ‘love is an orientation’, but in all those discussions online it’s a good reminder. We’re dealing with people.
Carbon-based lifeforms who bear the image of God!
…on both sides…
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