Marriage, sex and identity from the Christian perspective.

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DancingLeaves · 07/11/2022 16:41

In case anyone is interested in this important topic (Christian teaching on marriage, sex and identity)

www.greaterlove.org.uk/events/.

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Wheretheresmucktheresbrass · 09/11/2022 19:23

Also, Jesus told the woman caught in adultery to "Go now and leave your life of sin.” @humanwinginglife .

Bécassine · 09/11/2022 22:45

Catinabeanbag · 09/11/2022 17:50

My story is quite similar to that told by @Bécassine. Charismatic / evangelical Baptist churches (home and uni). Came out to a few before I moved cities in my late 20s, and it was clear that this was Not A Good Thing.
In new city, tried to find a church to go to, and was told at one that the minister would want to 'explore those things with you' - which I know full well is code for 'tell me I"m a terrible sinner' and so I didn't go to church again for about a decade.
Now I go to CofE church where I'm welcome.

Don't underestimate the harm that churches did and still do - not every church, of course - but it does happen. The ones that say 'everyone's welcome' on their website, but actually mean 'as long as you play our way', or 'but not you', or will welcome you, but you can't get involved in any ministry, or do children's work, or (in some cases) take communion. It's sometimes subtle, sometimes no, but its there.

I think LLF was basically a 'kick the ball down the road' exercise to avoid having to make hard decisions. We'll make a show of listening to people and then do nothing. I'm glad the bishops have started speaking out and there does seem to be a groundswell of support, which is interesting. I'm not feeling overly hopeful though. I wonder if eventually there'll be alternative episcopal oversight, as there is for those against the ordination of women. We're 30 years past that and are living with it, so perhaps the same can be done for same sex couples.

Thank you for sharing, I'm sorry that happened to you

pikiwop54 · 10/11/2022 09:30

Wheretheresmucktheresbrass · 09/11/2022 18:49

Forgive me, but I think Jesus might have had a few things to say if Mary had continued the prostitution after her conversion! Same goes for Paul murdering people.

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Yeah, not sure comparing homosexuality to murder really works.

humanwinginglife · 12/11/2022 12:26

Wheretheresmucktheresbrass · 09/11/2022 19:23

Also, Jesus told the woman caught in adultery to "Go now and leave your life of sin.” @humanwinginglife .

I agree, but that's not the point I'm trying to make. As Christian's we are called to love all and judge not. Unfortunately OP, whilst entitled to her/his opinion and belief, came across as saying all Christian's hold her view and those who don't aren't Christian's which is judgemental and, incorrect.

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