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Two men in a bed? Faith and Pride

Michael McFarland Campbell

Andrew has posted on his blog… There was recently a case in the UK when two Christians who owned a hotel wouldn’t allow a gay couple to have a double room. Obviously, as a gay Christian, I disagree with their decision because I don’t think it is wrong for anyone (Christian or not) to be in a same-sex relationship. But what does the Bible say about two men in one bed? The Bible says it is OK. Read the rest on Faith and Pride. Continue reading Two men in a bed? Faith and Pride

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Different Translations

Andrew McFarland Campbell

There are two passages in the New Testament that are often used to prove that same-sex relationships are wrong. They are 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:10. Let’s have a look at 1 Corinthians. Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-10, NIV) Read the rest of the post at Faith and Pride. Continue reading Different Translations

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Romans 1 and Sound Bite Theology

Andrew McFarland Campbell

Romans chapter 1:26-27 is sometimes taken to be a quick proof that all gay relationships are wrong. Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. (TNIV) If you take this New Testament sound bite out of context, it does seem to be pretty comprehensive in its condemnation. However, it isn’t nearly … Continue reading Romans 1 and Sound Bite Theology

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