Tag Archives: LGBTQ

The General Assembly is Not God

Posted on June 6, 2014 by John Russell Stanger

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will soon make headlines, one way or another. The decisions we make at our 221st General Assembly will be reported across national media outlets through words loosely connected to what we actually experience together as a … Continue reading →

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Love Who You Are, Marry Who You Love

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Carla Pratt Keyes

Marriage in the PC(USA) That’s my daughter there, with the rainbow face paint and the “Love who you are” sign. We were downtown in Richmond, VA, standing with same-sex couples who have asked Virginia to recognize their marriages. Ours is … Continue reading →

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The Freedom to Marry is at the Heart of Christianity

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Marvin Ellison

As a Christian theologian, I support marriage equality because I take the Bible seriously. More importantly, I take the God of the Bible seriously. The God I worship has a divine passion for justice that compels me to respect all … Continue reading →

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More Than Just Calories: Feeding People at Cafe Pride

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Alex Wirth

When I was in seminary, a guest speaker came to one of my classes to talk about vocation. He said, “In one sentence, write down what kind of ministry you want to do.” I stared blankly at my paper. I … Continue reading →

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