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Douglas Wilson vs. Andrew Sullivan on "Gay Marriage"
Doug Wilson has posted the gist of his prepared remarks from a debate with Andrew Sullivan on the topic of so-called “gay marriage.” (link to remarks) In general, I would agree with what Wilson said – although I cannot confirm his positive comments on Sullivan’s behavior (as I did not witness the debate). Wilson has…
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Response to "Ten Things I wish the Church Knew About Homosexuality"
There’s a list of “Ten Things” that the author states he wishes “the Church” knew about what he characterizes as “homosexuality.” I’ll address each item in turn. 1. If Jesus did not mention a subject, it cannot be essential to his teachings. a) Jesus did mention the subject of sexual sin, and he did so…
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Steve Ray's "Convert" Promotion
Steve Ray recently promoted the supposed conversion story of atheist Leah Libresco. I wonder if he’s aware of her own self-description: I’m bisexual. Other queer people’s experience of their orientation varies, but, as far as I’m concerned, I’m bisexual because gender feels about as salient to me as hair color when it comes to looking…
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Why I'm Against the 150 Mile Fence Suggestion
The Scriptures tell us how various family relations crimes should be punished (all verse references are to Leviticus 20): Cursing Mother or Father – Death (9) For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon…
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Love God – Don't Sin – and Don't Make Excuses
I read some rather feeble responses in letters to the editor at PSU today, on the topic of the Bible’s testimony against homosexuality. (link) Let me summarize the flaws in the letters. 1. Misuse of “Love one another.” Apparently the author of the first letter thinks that convicting others of sin is unloving. But Scripture…