The BIBLE and LGBTQ+ Inclusion: Navigating Sodom and the Abominations (Part 2 of 4)

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PART 2 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode continues this exploration by taking on the story of Sodom, and investigating what are the "abominations" in the laws of Leviticus. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bible that deal with same-sex relationships in the context of their time and place, and ask whether these really are sweeping prohibitions of all same-sex relationships, or are about specific issues in a certain time--including violence, idolatry, and religious difference--that may not apply to modern LGBTQ+ people and relationships. (TW: Sexual Assault, Rape, Incest, Slavery, Infanticide)

Many thanks to Justin Lee, Colby Martin, Thomas Oord, and the Q Christian Fellowship, from whose scholarship we borrowed liberally!
Justin Lee:

https://geekyjustin.com/

Colby Martin:

https://www.colbymartinonline.com/

Thomas J. Oord:

https://thomasjayoord.com/

Q Christian Fellowship:

https://www.qchristian.org/

1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture

https://www.1946themovie.com/

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The BIBLE and LGBTQ+ Inclusion: Navigating Sodom and the Abominations (Part 2 of 4)

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published about a year ago

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Many thanks to Justin Lee, Colby Martin, Thomas Oord, and the Q Christian Fellowship, from whose scholarship we borrowed liberally!
Justin Lee:

https://geekyjustin.com/

Colby Martin:

https://www.colbymartinonline.com/

Thomas J. Oord:

https://thomasjayoord.com/

Q Christian Fellowship:

https://www.qchristian.org/

1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture

https://www.1946themovie.com/

119 episodes

#Religion #Kelly Wilson #Mark Dilcom

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