Here are points 3-5 in answering yesterday’s question, “Who put YOU in charge?” 3. There is no other national voice doing or saying what I am. This is not to say that there are not other people around the country talking about this topic! I am not being cocky with this statement. There are plenty of ex-gay ministries (and conservative churches, universities, organizations and blogs out there trying to talk about these topics), but the broader GLBT community won’t ever... Read more
In light of the last few posts and the string of passionate comments in those posts, I want to talk about a question I get asked a lot: “Who put YOU in charge?” Sometimes I get that in a completely sarcastic tone, sometimes an angry tone, sometimes it’s just a genuine query. I’ve never really thought about the answer before, until now, as it seems like the right time I should talk about it (and why it keeps coming up).... Read more
What is my One Sentence Bible? 8-25-09: A level playing field does not always tip in your favor; nor does it start there. Proverbs 11:1 Pride is disgraceful. Wealth is worthless at the day of wrath. Only humility will keep us on the right path to God. Proverbs 11:2-4 The wicked will eventually bring themselves down. You don’t even have to try. Proverbs 11:5 Truthfulness lasts an eternity, lies only a fleeting moment in time. Proverbs 12:19 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-24-09: Freeness is sprinting away from the things that tear you from God’s ways. Proverbs 6:3-5 “Six things the Lords hates; seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.” Proverbs 6:16-19 Wise judgment is refusing the compensation... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-22-09: Fools hate to be disciplined. Those with wisdom learn through it. Proverbs 1:7 GOD rebukes not out of hate, but of a yearning to reveal his will more clearly. If only we could listen instead of recoil. Proverbs 1:23 In the fear of the Lord lays the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:1-5 Our realm of cognition cannot sustain our perceived path in life. Proverbs 3:5-6 “The Lord mocks proud mockers but gives grace to... Read more
In the wake of renown evangelical theologian John Piper’s haughty rant about a tornado being God’s judgement on the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America’s (ELCA) pending vote to ordinate gay clergy, an hour ago the ELCA voted to officially affirm partnered gay ministers. This makes the third denomination to do so, following the Episcopal Church and the United Church of Christ. Here is a quick overview of tonight’s ruling by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). The ELCA’s affirmation is the... Read more
What is my One Sentence Bible? 8-21-09: If God is our example, why does our love not endure forever? We give up on God, and love, too soon. Psalm 136:1-26 When you die, your plans mean nothing. Men can’t save your vision. Psalm 146:3-4 God numbers and remembers each of the stars by name. I can barely remember my friends’ names. Psalm 147:4 The Lord does not take pleasure in how much you do. He takes pleasure in Who you... Read more
The Live Chat will be up and running tomorrow, Friday August 21, from 3-5pm Central Standard Time. In order to participate (it’s for free), do the following: -Click on the ‘Live Chat’ button on the top of the page -Type your question into the chat box at the bottom of the page (but make sure you ‘Copy’ it before you press send, because the first time you press send it will be deleted – don’t worry, this is normal). -After... Read more
What is My One Sentence Bible? 8-20-09: Christians, you think it’s bad now? How much worse a life with God removed? Psalm 124:1-8 No matter what the accomplishments, if the Lord isn’t over them, they’re done in vain. Psalm 127:1-2 “Count your blessings.” Not as potent as “Count your sins.” Yet God’s grace abounds. Psalm 130:3-4, 7-8 Much love. www.themarinfoundation.org Read more
Yesterday I gave my responses to a media outlet’s questions (four of eight). Today, I’ll give my response to the other half of their questions. It’s been a great on-going conversation for the first responses that I look forward to continuing, so let me know what you think about these as well: Q5. Do you believe a person’s sexual orientation has anything to do with their faith? Do you think the way individuals form their opinions, values and beliefs is any different... Read more
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