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What Does the Bible Say About Gay: The Law

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Two weeks ago we began our bi-weekly Bible Study, What Does the Bible Say About Gay? We discussed the story of Sodom and Gomorrah and tried to dig through several thousand years of cultural shifts and changing language to see what this story really teaches – whether it’s about two ancient cities that were destroyed because they were full of gay men pursuing peaceful, mutually fulfilling relationships… or whether there is something more to see.

If you’d like to poke through the outline and notes from our study about Sodom and Gomorrah, you can download them here.

This Thursday (October 15), after we chat about what we studied last week, we’ll delve into the Old Testament Law. Several thousand years ago, when the Jews were compiling their rules for holy living, somebody (and we’re not exactly sure who) said it was an “abomination” for a “man to lie with a man like he lies with a woman.” (Leviticus 18:22 and Leviticus 20:13)

What does it mean to be an abomination? Do these scriptures condemn homosexuality as we see it in contemporary society? If we take scripture seriously – and at CCfB we do take scripture seriously – we must wrestle with these issues and decide… What Does the Bible Say About Gay?

Join us this Thursday at Tom and Regina’s. Learn something. Teach something. Be challenged by something.

The fun starts at 7:30. Email us at ccfb.biblestudy@gmail.com for directions.

New Bible Study: What does the Bible say about Gay?

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Christ’s Church for Brooklyn prides itself on many things.  We’re proud of (and grateful to) Marcus for bringing his heart-attack special to our once-a-month brunches.  We’re proud of our kids for waving their arms when they sing “God Made the Big Round Sun.”  And we’re especially proud of ourselves for being willing to openly and honestly discuss issues on which we sometimes disagree.

That’s why we’re also proud to announce a new bi-weekly Bible study… What Does the Bible Say about Gay?

At CCfB, we have a committed group of gay/lesbian members who feel loved, welcomed, and accepted by our church (trust me, we do).  As such, we think it’s important for our church to better understand how gay Christians interpret what the Bible says about homosexuality.

During What Does the Bible Say about Gay? we’ll present the ideas that gay theologians use to reconcile their sexuality with their spirituality.  We’ll study scripture, Biblical history, and even do a little entry-level textual analysis.

There will be plenty of room to discuss and question both sides of this controversial issue.  We won’t try to change people’s minds… just inform people’s minds.

Come join us on Thursday Oct 1 at Tom and Regina’s house.
(email Us at ccfb.biblestudy@gmail.com for directions)

Comment below to let us know you plan to attend!

What: bi-weekly Bible study: What Does the Bible Say about Gay?

When: Thursday, Oct 1 (7:30pm – 9:00pm)

Where: Tom and Regina’s house.  Email Us at ccfb.biblestudy@gmail.com for directions!