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     Calling the Rainbow Nation Home

       Author: ET Sundby

       A profound book grounded in Scriptural truths set around the story of one

      woman's spiritual journey to acceptance and affirmation. Elaine has provided

      us with a series of articles which highlight many of the books key points. The

      articles are good, the book is better. "Calling the Rainbow Nation Home" will

      help you, or someone you love,  reconcile their faith with their sexual

      orientation. God does love you - just the way you are!

	Introduction God loves us and is calling us home - just as we are.
	1.	Our Story Who are we and why are we here?
	2.	Are We Going to Hell? Are homosexuals condemned to hell? The question of salvation. Also recommend reading: "Whosoever"
	3.	Homosexuality, is it a Sin? Many claim homosexuality is a sin? Are they right? What is sin to God anyway?
	4.	The Witness of our Lives Our lives give testimony to the God we serve.
	5.	Celibacy Several denominations and para-religious groups 'accept' homosexuals if they are "non practicing" (i.e. celibate). Is this scriptural?
	6.	Homosexuality and the Bible Why do many in the Church believe homosexuality a sin? What does the Bible have to say about homosexuality?
		-   Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19) -   The Levitical Law (Leviticus 18:22, 20:13) -   Shrine Prostitutes (Deuteronomy 23:17) -   Arsenokoitais (1 Timothy 1:9-10 and 1 Cor 6:9-10) -   What is "Natural"? (Romans 1:21-31) -   Strange Flesh (Jude 1:6-7) -   Jesus' Teaching on Homosexuality
	7.	Prejudice in the Church Unfortunately fear and prejudice are not new to the Church. Jesus suffered at the hands of the Pharisees and the Gentiles from the Christian Jews. We are not alone.
	8.	Righteousness and Justice Why the Church is 'missing' it and is growing further away from the heart and soul of God's Word and towards a gospel that preaches intolerance and discrimination? Judgment is coming, but it will start first with the Church.

  

 

      Justified Through Christ

        Author: Richard Davis    (Freedom in Christ Church)

        Our justification comes through Jesus Christ Himself, everything else,

        including the interpretation of various 'clobber' passages is secondary.

 

        The Bible, Christianity, and Homosexuality

        Author: Justin Cannon     (The Truth Sets Free)

        The Bible and Homosexuality. An excellent article written by Justin which

        takes a close look at some of the clobber passages some use against

        homosexuals.

 

      A Letter to Louise

       Author: Bruce Lowe   (Godmademegay.com)

        Bruce, a retired straight Baptist minister, blesses us with an excellent and

        thought provoking article on this subject. Someday this work deserves to be

        turned into a book in its own right. Until that time enjoy the insights Bruce

        brings to the Body of Christ below:

            Introduction

            Dear Louise...

            1.  The Homosexual's Nature

                        -  Unchanging

                        -  Normal

                        -  God Created

                        -  Superior

           2.  The Homosexual's Suffering

                        -  A Homophobic Society

                        -  A Condemning Church

           3.  The Morality of Homosexuality

                        -  The Silence of the Bible

                        -  The Criteria for Morality

           4.  The Homosexual's Place

                        -  In Society (the question of marriage)

                        -  In the Church

           Summary

           Appendix A:  Some Principles of Bible Interpretation

           Appendix B:  Bible Passages on Same-Gender Sex

                        -  The Creation Story (Gen. 1-3)

                        -  Sodom (Gen. 18:20-19:29)

                        -  Levitical Law (Lev. 18:22, 20:13)

                        -  Romans 1:21,26-27)

                        -  1 Corinthians 6:9-10)

                        -  1 Timothy 1:9-10

           Appendix C:  The Three Sins

                        -  Sins of the Spirit

                        -  Sins of Omission

                        -  Sins of Commission

           Bibliography

 

      Some Talking Points on Christianity and Homosexuality       

        Author: Jerry S. Maneker  

        Talking points concerning the Bible and homosexuality.       

 

      The Ministry of the Holy Spirit      

         -  Lessons Still to be Learned: Lucia Lloyd, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

         -  Calling the Rainbow Nation Home: Elaine Sundby (witnesses to the work

         of the Holy Spirit in the affirming church she pastored)

 

     Stories and Articles from Congregations Who Have Come

     Through the Welcoming Process

 

 

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      Other links of great interest:

                  -  What the Bible Says - and Doesn't Say - about Homosexuality by Mel

                      White (Soulforce.com)

                  -  Homosexuality and the Bible by Walter Wink (Soulforce.com)

                  -  The Bible is an Empty Closet by  Dr. Ralph Blair (Evangelicals

                     Concerned)

             -  Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse by Rembert S Truluck

                   - Like the Wideness of the Sea? by Lewis B. Smedes (Soulforce.com)

                  -  Is the Homosexual My Neighbor by Tony & Peggy Campolo

                  -  Discussion at the American Baptist Assembly: Dr. Manfred Brock

                      and Dr. William Hertzon II (Bridges Across)

                  -  Confronting the Powers by Walter Wink / Vern Rossman (Bridges)

                  -  Of Love and Justice: Toward the Civil Recognition of Same-Sex    

                     Marriage by Alyson C. Huntly (United Church of Canada)

             - Gay Bible
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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