Set Apart for the Gospel of God

4HisWay »

Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:44 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

We also need to remember that our "leaders" are, first and foremost, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit he sent just for that purpose. Evangelicals can be as bad as Catholics in inserting men (and women) between them and their access to God. This is sad. Christ died, rose, ascended, and continues to intercede for us to have access directly to our Father God.

Thug Politics

4HisWay »

Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:21 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

People just do not like to be told, "No." Individuals on both sides in this issue are displaying behaviors that just reinforce the worst of the stereotypes about them as groups. IF same sex relationships are sin, Christians are encouraged to "hate the sin, love the sinner." Jesus never turned anyone away or treated anyone disrespectfully - EXCEPT those who presented themselves as self-righteous and those who were "religious" but not people of faith (i.e. godly). We should be able to dialogue without trying to demonize or destroy. Why is the gay "sin" any worse than sins of adultry, greed, sloth, gluttony, etc of a heterosexual?

In an age when the "emergent church" is so focused on creating a welcoming environment for "seekers," I am amazed at the hate this particular issue generates - on both sides. It is emotional, gut-level and is often irrational bypassing the thinking required to legitimately deal with the issue.

For many gays, there IS a stigma, guilt associated with certain of their behaviors. Not all are in loving, committed relationships. Many want to use the same-sex marriage privilege as a blanket social acceptance and affirmation of ALL gay behaviors. That is just not reasonable or rationale or scriptural.

Neither side can just "agree to disagree" on this issue. It calls for resolution. However, before we get THERE we will have to engage is responsible dialogue, Christian love, and engage in much prayful seeking of the wisdom of the Holy Spirit and the Will of God.