Many from my evangelical camp have taken a non-affirming posture towards the gay community, claiming that the Bible tells us to. Some have said “no” to this, citing errant interpretations of the “hot” passages commonly referenced in this debate.
In almost every case, in my opinion, these pastors and leaders are trying their best to honor our belief that the Bible is the very word of God, and that it should have a high place of authority, even when it leads us to take whatever unpopular stand.
Let’s be honest: if God were to pen a document with his own hand, it would be loaded with propositions that would seem upside down, maybe even unjust. By definition, it’s impossible for us to understand the universe as He does. If the Bible reflects the heart, mind, desires, etc. of the almighty, who are we to argue when it doesn’t make sense, or calls us to do stuff we don’t want to do?
The Bible doesn’t condone slavery, or the crusades, or people who make “God Hates F#gs” signs. Rightly interpreted and applied, it calls us into the deepest expressions of compassion, forgiveness, intimacy, unity, humility, and a host of other powerful expressions that aren’t highly valued in today’s culture.
There are, however, passages in scripture that don’t seem too friendly Continue reading 3 Jesus Quotes that Throw a Massive Wrench in the “Traditional Marriage” Stance of Non-Affirming Churches