I just finished reading a book by pastor and author Dan Kimball titled "They Like Jesus But Not the Church". It's an incredibly well written book. It covers many subjects related to our emerging culture and how non-Christians view the church. His main theme is that many of these outsiders love Jesus, who he was, what he stood for, and what he taught, but just as passionately oppose and are repelled by the church. We aren't doing very well applying the teaching of Jesus and expressing His … [Read more...]
Christian Homophobia
Are Homosexuals Born That Way and Does It Really Matter?
January 5, 2011 By 18 Comments
Are Homosexuals Born That Way? The question of whether homosexuals are born with a pre-disposition to same-sex attraction is a given. Most if not all homosexuals and their close friends would say that they have always been attracted to the same sex. And among current homosexuals, there doesn't seem to be any room for calling their same-sex attraction a choice. "I would never choose this" is the universal response. Looking at the question as either black or white, I would tend to agree with the … [Read more...]
Are Christians Homophobic or Anti-Homosexual?
January 17, 2010 By 10 Comments
Homophobia is Not Fear of Homosexuals Homophobia is not a "fear" of homosexuality. Being homophobic means being anti-homosexual. In its worst form, homophobia can lead to direct acts of violence (both physical and verbal assaults) against gay people. Broadly speaking, any act or movement to discriminate or limit the equal rights of LGBTs (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgenders) is considered homophobic. Non-Christians believe we are homophobic and hostile towards gays and lesbians, or at a … [Read more...]
