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The Latin phrase, suum cuique (pronounced soo-oom′ kwee′-kweh), means “to each his own.” It’s a phrase that denotes the need for people to respect the rights and choices of others, allowing them the range of freedoms and experiences we so…
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When one thinks of allegiance in a religious context, thoughts generally run to the question of what higher power or belief system a person subscribes to. For example, some might consider themselves allegiant to Buddhist philosophy, or to Christianity, or…
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It’s almost always overlooked; yet it’s absolutely necessary in any fruitful discussion of what the Bible has to say about controversial issues. What is that? The question of truth. We often assume that truth a universal notion that everyone understands…
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If you’re a ministry leader, I’m going to assume that you are familiar with the portions of Scripture I’ll reference in this piece. So, rather than take time giving Scripture references, I’ll just let what’s in my heart flow forth….
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In the time that I’ve been serving the Lord in the ministry, I’ve delivered hundreds of messages (sermons) on this topic or that. While the words I have delivered are ingrained in the recesses of my spirit, only a few…
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I doubt there’s a Christian in America who hasn’t heard the almost credal phrase, “Love the sinner, hate the sin.” One can scarcely have a discussion regarding homosexuality with a non-affirming believer without hearing it. If I didn’t know better,…
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“I know!” Who in creation hasn’t heard and said this simple, short sentence? Knowing seems inherent to human nature. We discover something new, we learn it, and then we know it. Whether concepts, objects, processes, places, or people, we find…
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I’m sitting here watching Gods and Generals, a prequel to the movie, Gettysburg. It’s amazing to me how much the struggle during those days kept reminding me of today’s struggle for gay rights. Southerners so often used the Bible to…
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From the most conservative to the most liberal, Christians are huge on talking about love. From the pulpits to the small groups, it’s probably the single most often used word in all of Christendom… and for good reason. Love is,…
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Coming to terms with the spiritual and theological truths surrounding homosexuality is one of the most difficult processes a person—particularly a gay person—can go through. However, settling the theological issues is only part of the journey. It’s still necessary to…
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