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If you can’t answer a man’s argument, all is not lost; you can still call him vile names.
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scripture
Must Christians Support Israel?
[Cross-posted at RedBlueChristian]
I’ve heard many Christians imply or explicitly state that Christians ought to be supportive of Israel in ways that exceed our support of other nations. This is predicated on the notion that Israel is still a nation of God’s chosen people. I’m curious what their theological basis for believing this is.
The argument, as […]
Reflections on a Homosexual Bible Study (Part IV)
Thisentryis part 4 of 4 in the series Reflections on a Homosexual Bible StudyRead Part I of "Reflections on a Homosexual Bible Study"Read Part II of "Reflections on a Homosexual Bible Study"Read Part III of "Reflections on a Homosexual Bible Study"
So, we addressed the first part of Sodom’s sin. How about the second part?
…[They] went […]
Reflections on a Homosexual Bible Study (Part III)
Thisentryis part 3 of 4 in the series Reflections on a Homosexual Bible StudyRead Part I of "Reflections on a Homosexual Bible Study"
Read Part II of "Reflections on a Homosexual Bible Study"
Finally, verses from the Old Testament were featured. First we studied the story of Lot and the men of Sodom in Genesis.
The two angels […]
Reflections on a Homosexual Bible Study (Part II)
Thisentryis part 2 of 4 in the series Reflections on a Homosexual Bible StudyRead Part I of "Reflections on a Homosexual Bible Study".
In the next four chapter sessions, same-sex conduct was defended. Almost every well-known section of the Bible that dealt with it was analyzed to divert attention from its homosexual aspects toward something else. […]
Reflections on a Homosexual Bible Study (Part I)
Thisentryis part 1 of 4 in the series Reflections on a Homosexual Bible StudyInspired by Funky's recent exchange with Amba, I've decided to share my opinions regarding Christian acceptance of gays.
At the University of Pittsburgh (aka Pitt), in the fall semester of 1999, I attended a bible study series sponsored by the Pitt Rainbow Alliance […]
