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What Jerry Sandusky’s Fall Teaches Us about the Christian Basis for Morality

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July 3rd, 2012

Like most everyone else, my heart was sickened by all the news surrounding Jerry Sandusky. Now that he has been convicted on 45 counts of child sexual molestation, it seems that justice is served. Setting aside the questions of whether Penn State should have done more to ferret out Sandusky,…

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More Resources on Thinking Through the Homosexuality Issue

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June 27th, 2012

In my last post, I shared some of John Piper’s thoughts about homosexual marriage. He clearly does not endorse it, but he doesn’t want to officially hop on a political bandwagon promoting one particular legislative approach to dealing with this in our culture and society at large. The job of…

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John Piper’s Thoughts on Gay Marriage and Pastoral Ministry

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June 25th, 2012

Recently, John Piper preached the following sermon: Let Marriage Be Held in Honor” — Thinking Biblically About So-Called Same-Sex Marriage. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune picked up on his sermon and claimed he was “opting out” of the marriage fight, referring to the proposed marriage amendment to the MN state constitution that…

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An IFB Pastor’s Ugly, UnChristian Comments on Homosexuality

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May 30th, 2012

Pastor Charles Worley of Providence Road Baptist Church in Maiden, NC caused a national uproar over his recent comments on homosexuality. I get the feeling that this news story is only going to get bigger. Here’s a summary of his comments in a sermon on May 13, where he is…

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Are We Guilty of Homophobia?

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June 28th, 2011

Al Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, recently was quoted as saying the following in an interview about homosexuality. \”We\’ve lied about the nature of homosexuality and have practiced what can only be described as a form of homophobia… We\’ve used the \”˜choice\’ language when it…

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Spirituality, Homosexuality and the Primordial Cosmic Unity

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May 17th, 2011

Recently, I’ve explored the issues of homosexuality. I reviewed The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality edited by Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche (Harvest House) and Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality by Wesley Hill (Zondervan). Both books demonstrate concern and awareness of the plight of people…

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The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality edited by Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche

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March 1st, 2011

The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality edited by Joe Dallas and Nancy Heche

Countless people are struggling in the church pews today. Our world is full of addictions, fears and psychological disorders. Divorce is rampant as is sexual infidelity. From all corners we are hounded by the siren call of worldly desires and sensual pleasures. What was deviant and beyond consideration three decades…

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Our Attitude toward Homosexuals

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February 28th, 2011

Following my recent review of Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality by Wesley Hill (Zondervan), I plan on discussing a few additional resources on thinking through this topic from a Christian perspective. Don’t forget too, about entering the giveaway for a free copy of Hill’s book compliments…

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Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality by Wesley Hill

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February 23rd, 2011

Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality by Wesley Hill

Homosexuality. The word stirs many reactions today. Many Christians who don’t know homosexuals personally, remain puzzled and scared by this term. Many suspect the word does not picture a reality, only an intentional perversion of God’s created order. Pat answers are easy, and when it comes to homosexuality a simple…

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Quotes to Note 27: Dallas Willard on Lust

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February 22nd, 2011

I’m working on my review of Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality by Wesley Hill (Zondervan). You can follow other reviews of the book at Zondervan’s Engaging Church blog, but mine should be up tomorrow. I found this book immensely helpful on many levels, but more later….

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