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Resources from Brisbane Chapter Meeting: What does the bible actually say about homosexuality?

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Mr Summit
Chapter Leader
Joined in 2010
June 9, 2012, 13:28

We had an awesome discussion from last night in our Brisbane chapter on what the bible actually has to say about homosexuality and some people asked for the resources that we used. So I am posting them here for reference.


Slides from the meeting: http://unkingdom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/F2B-Slides-June-2012.pptx


The essay I wrote on this last year: http://unkingdom.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/why-I-believe-that-being-gay-is-not-a-sin.pdf


Other resources that Freedom2b has on this topic: http://www.freedom2b.org/support/faith-religion/



Ann Maree
 
Joined in 2008
June 9, 2012, 19:42

Hi Mr Summit

Wow! Thanks for posting this. And what an excellent essay! I loved reading it.

You wrote:


Some supportive Christians talk as though they do believe that the bible speaks against homosexuality but

they simply don't care what it says. I don't think this is a great attitude to have. Apathy is better than bigotry

but it is not enough to counteract the impenetrable barriers between the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and

Transgender) community and the church. It does not endear people to action, and being a supportive Christian

who is silent is the same as aligning yourself to the noisy anti-gay voices. I also believe that the truth is

important. Whilst I was in the closet I tied myself up in knots worrying about whether my attractions were

sinful and hearing people treat the question so flippantly dishonours my struggle.


Excellent point. Further to some of the Christians you have encountered, I have thankfully also known supportive Christians who despite being taught that homosexuality is wrong, have been able to put this idea secondary to loving others and standing up for justice. In particular I'm reminded of Chely Wright's father who responded in such a gracious way when his lesbian daughter came out to him. He came to the realisation that he knew his daughter and that truth won over what he thought he knew from the bible about homosexuality. He urged other parents to open their hearts.

http://www.freedom2b.org/forums/country-singer-chely-wright-comes-out-t1071/

Blessings,

Ann Maree



forestgrey
Chapter Leader
Joined in 2008
June 10, 2012, 15:41

Great work, guys. Our freedom2b folk in Brisbane and surrounds are blessed to have you leading the Brisbane Chapter. Anyone within reach of Brisbane should checkout Brisbane Chapter meetings for a great time of learning and sharing in a discreet and non-threatening environment.



Mother Hen
 
Joined in 2011
June 11, 2012, 14:31

I second it was a great night on Friday night. Lots of great impute and lots of great questions. And the leaders did an awesome job of presenting the night :). The resources listed are really well worth a read. Also great to see some of the Sydney F2B folk up here 😛



MarcSteel
 
Joined in 2011
June 25, 2012, 14:37

I just read through this essay and am MONUMENTALLY impressed. I'd love to deliver this in Melbourne!



Anthony Venn-Brown
 
Joined in 2005
July 3, 2012, 21:50

Love your work Mr Summit…..my you have come a long way since we first met.


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