Re: Sin?

From: John W Burgeson (jwburgeson@juno.com)
Date: Wed Jul 09 2003 - 10:28:01 EDT

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    Gordon wrote, in part: "I know very spiritual people who do something
    that I think the Bible says is wrong. Should I therefore conclude that
    what they do is right?"

    Of course not. The operative word above is, of course, "think." My
    comments on Romans 1 and the gay issue is not to approve of something God
    disapproves. It is only to probe the narrow question of whether (or not)
    that part of scripture can fairly be interpreted as a blanket
    condemnation of all homosexual acts, including those which are part of a
    committed same-gender domestic relationship. I conclude that it cannot be
    so interpreted.

    As Bob DeHaan noted, I am trying to put a "face" on some of my good
    friends who are both committed Christians and also involved in a
    same-gender domestic relationship. Let me refer you to the web site

    www.mtviewchurch.com

    The pastor of that church, Craig Peterson, a friend of mine, has a
    same-gender partner, Mike. If you surf the site, you will find a passing
    reference to this relationship. The congregation is supportive of Craig.
    I have taught Sunday School classes at Mountainview; friend wife and I
    have attended services there several times. Yes -- Craig has said it is
    OK with him to share his website with people who may not yet understand.
    Not all my gay and lesbian friends feel they can be so open, for reasons
    that ought to be obvious.

    Peace.

    John Burgeson (Burgy)

    www.burgy.50megs.com

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