In God’s image? Is the church’s stance on sexuality wrong? Canon Chris Tebbutt.
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In God’s image?Is the church’s stance on
sexuality wrong?Canon Chris Tebbutt
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Controversial?
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We are dealing with people …
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BackgroundThe historic teaching of the church
The Reformation Biblical authority versus Church Authority 39 Articles, Creeds, Liturgy
Scriptural texts NT does not re-interpret OT laws on same sex practices Homosexual practice is criticised (12 key scriptures)
Government moves towards equality - marriage
The Church is split General Synod 2017 will be crucial
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The arguments for …
God is a God of love and abhors the prejudice again LGBT people
The ‘binary’ model is too black and white
The Biblical passages (esp. the six key) are open to interpretation
Jesus never specifically condemns same sex relationships
He does condemn injustice, greed, prejudice, religiosity
He judges the fruit on the tree, not the tree
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Thought provoking views
Same Sex Marriage - N.T. Wrighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKxvOMOmHeI
Oppression of LGBT people https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZFCB9sduxQ
Living out as a same-sex attracted Christianhttp://www.livingout.org/stories/vaughan
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Conclusions?
Is there one?
God loves everyone
God hates sin
We all sin and fall short of the glory of God
Therefore, we all need Jesus
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Looking ahead
Diocesan “Facilitated Conversations”
Discussions at Diocesan Synods
Comes before General Synod some time in 2017
Please pray for the Church
Please pray for your church leaders