In the previous parts of this series I raised the question as to whether pro-gay Christian literature embraced or fled from concepts of purgation. We also looked at some ex-gay writings and saw that in their guidance they seemed to …
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This is the second part of a series examining how pro-gay and ex-gay theologies deal with purgation. We’re looking at Kenneth Leech’s "Soul Friend" and seeing whether the ex-gay ministries act as a classic spiritual director in guiding the disciple …
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Ash over at Odd Psalms is back blogging. As for how my Christian lifestyle and gay attractions have mixed, it’s kind of an interesting question. As a Christian, I love God, and I want to love Him more and more …
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I spent a portion of yesterday at the Anglican Communion Office, putting some more input into the Study Guide that’s being produced by Phil Groves as part of the Listening Process. The Study Guide is going to be made available …
Peterson has posted an interesting video of Christine Bakke and Darlene Bogle outside the Southern Baptist Convention headquarters. Christine and Darlene are members of an “ex-gay survivors group” and this is a video of their response to the Southern Baptist’s …
A fascinating piece by Jacqueline Jenkins Keenan of the Anglican Communion Institute: Most people realize that change within the church is difficult. In fact, change within any organization is hard, and systems theory has long studied the reality that any …