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Rerun: Letter to a Gay Man in the Churches of Christ, Part 6

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Yet, I haven’t 100% rejected the idea that being gay is OK with God. You can’t just undo a lifetime of being taught homosexuality is the worst possible sin in a short period of time. No, it’s not the worst … Continue reading →

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Rerun: Letter to a Gay Man in the Churches of Christ, Part 5

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Jay F Guin

I am about to give up the church of Christ because I can’t go on living a lie. If people in my singles class and my minister knew how I really am, I would be condemned and whatever else. Living … Continue reading →

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Rerun: Letter to a Gay Man in the Churches of Christ, Part 4

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jay F Guin

There are many theories on how the meaning of the passages dealing with homosexuality could be interpreted and I have read the gay side of the story and the idea that the scriptures have been mistranslated or have lost their … Continue reading →

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A Rap: Fal$e Teacher$ by Shai Linne

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jay F Guin

What do you think? (I’m not a rap fan, but I find myself reconsidering my position on that …)

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Rerun: Letter to a Gay Man in the Churches of Christ, Part 3.5

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Anonymous commented, When I say lonely, I’m talking about not having a life partner. I think getting the alcohol out of my system and my life made me realize the loneliness that exists. I can’t drink it away and numb … Continue reading →

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Rerun: Letter to a Gay Man in the Churches of Christ, Part 3

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Jay F Guin

So many people insist it’s a lifestyle choice and we’re condemned to hell for “choosing to live that lifestyle.” Believe me, it is not a choice. Who in their right mind would choose it? I have been praying for years … Continue reading →

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Rerun: Letter to a Gay Man in the Churches of Christ, Part 2

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Jay F Guin

This is an issue I’m struggling with. For most of my life, I’ve been in denial about it and I have never had a gay relationship. But I am attracted to men. I gave up on dating women because it … Continue reading →

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Rerun: Letter to a Gay Man in the Churches of Christ, Part 1

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Readers, I received an email requesting that I post something on being gay in the Churches of Christ. I’ve split the email into 8 parts, to fit my answers more closely to the reader’s questions and because his poignant email … Continue reading →

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John’s Gospel: “Who Is This ‘Son of Man’?” (The search for the real Jesus, Part 3)

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Righteous judgment Jesus, when challenged for healing on the Sabbath, responded, (John 7:24 NAS)  “Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” Really? “Appearances? It appeared very much that he healed on the Sabbath! But that’s a … Continue reading →

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Rerun: Letter to a Gay Man in the Churches of Christ, A Repeat Series

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Five years ago, I wrote a series of posts in response to a letter I received from a gay member of the Churches of Christ. The topic is now all over the news, and several readers are discussing it here. … Continue reading →

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