I want to begin a series of posts looking at how Scripture approaches sexuality and slavery and to see whether the allegation that conservatives use two different exegetical principles has any basis. I’m going to begin by looking at one …

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Continuing the discussion of last week, I want to examine the covenant that Ruth makes with Naomi to see whether it can be used as any basis for celibate covenants. I understand that for some of my readers even contemplating …

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John H has made an excellent point over on Boars Head. Thinking about it further, this may be where Ruth & Naomi and David & Jonathan become relevant. I don’t think for a moment they can be taken as examples …

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This afternoon, Susan Russell preached at that Eucharist and used the following line: In John 8:32, Jesus promised that “the truth will set you free. You really do just hand this to us on a plate don’t you Suse? Go …

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