By Patricia Allan. Because of their perceived lifestyle, values and behaviour, most Christians are totally unable to identify with homosexuals. What do you do if a homosexual comes to your church and asks for help? … Read more
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Anonymous. When I was 16 and first realized that my sexual attractions meant that I was a homosexual, I began to pray with great optimism, “God, please not me!” But as the years passed, and my homosexual desires did not, my hopes dimmed. … Read more
Image & Chaos: The church and homosexuality
By William Duffy. Homosexuality is not in accordance with God’s creation of his purpose for our lives or our good. There is no question that in God’s eyes it is an abomination – a perversion of what he created which was, and is, very good. … Read more
A critique of the NCG Report – “Towards a Christian Understanding of Sexual Orientations, Lifestyles and Ministry”
By Victor Shepherd. In 1984 the highest court of The United Church of Canada, The General Council, commissioned a National Coordinating Group to prepare a report “Towards a Christian Understanding of Sexual Orientations, Lifestyles and Ministry”. Many pastors of The United Church are reacting strongly to its anti-theological bias. … Read more
Channels Editorial: Sexuality and the Church
By J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg. The ecclesiastical landscape of Canada will change significantly if The United Church of Canada adopts the recommendations of its National Coordinating Group for the Programme of Study and Dialogue on Sexual Orientations, Lifestyles and Ministry. But what are the implications for Presbyterians in Canada? … Read more
The Eye of the Beholder: A Brief Encounter with Violence & Pornography
By Robert Campbell. Speaking up about pornography is an opportunity to help eliminate a corrupting influence from the minds of young and old, alike. … Read more
The Current Debate (Battle for the Trinity excerpt)
By Donald Bloesch. Feminism has affected the liturgy and worship of the church, its governing bodies, its witness, its doctrine, and its sacred literature. In this book, Donald Bloesch critiques and challenges it. … Read more