Reference to homosexuality in the new testament Readers of The Lutheran know the ELCA has been involved in a study of human sexuality with specific reference to homosexuality and whether homosexual people should be ordained as pastors. Pastors and others received a thorough study, Background Essay on Biblical Texts, as part of the ELCAs study.
Joel osteen homosexual By Becky GarrisonWhen Oprah Winfrey questioned megachurch pastor and best-selling author Joel Osteen on the topic of homosexuality, he stated that homosexuality is a sin. To Osteens credit, he didnt go as far as purpose-driven megachurch pastor Rick Warren by equating homosexuality with incest or repeat the Family Research Councils incorrect assertion that homosexuality breeds pedophilia.
Jesus stance on homosexuality Same-Sex AttractionThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints acknowledges that same-sex attraction is a sensitive issue that requires kindness, compassion and understanding. The Same-Sex Attraction section of reinforces the reality that, in the words of one Latter-day Saint scripture, God loveth his children (1 Nephi ), and seeks to help everyone better understand same-sex attraction from a gospel perspective.
Homosexual wedding The Case Against Christians Attending a Gay Wedding The case against Christians attending a gay wedding is relatively straightforward. We can lay out the case in three premises and a conclusion.
Umc homosexuality Sexuality and the United Methodists Others, like the Episcopals, Presbyterians (PCUSA), and Lutherans (ELCA) have taken explicit stances in support of LGBTQ inclusion. Of course, individual members of these institutions will have diverse views on the topic, and the stance of an institution does not always reflect the stance of an individual member; The United Method Church (UMC) is a perfect example of this complexity.