Hey y’all. The pastor at Forward Christian Life Center in Huntsville, Alabama has made a series of Youtube videos covering the basics of LGBT affirming theology. And they’re really good. REALLY GOOD. I’ve been reading LGBTQ+ theology since the 90s, and am learning a LOT from these videos.
Before you watch the video, here’s the website for Forward Christian Life Center. You can talk to them from anywhere. If you’re in the Huntsville, Alabama area, they’d love to have you drop in!
Here’s the first one about Genesis chapter 19. That’s the story of the destruction of the city of Sodom (as well as the surrounding cities). This story is twisted for hateful heterosupremacist agendas. Evangelical Christianity in particular lifts this Scripture out of context and ignores centuries of commentary from rabbis. And why? Because if believers understood Genesis 19 in context, LGBT people would not be the targets. The rich, greedy, abusive, and those who act unjustly would be.
Here’s the video so you can study and show yourself approved. (2 Tim 2:15)
Summary of the video:
The speaker introduces the focus of the Bible studies, which is to explore and challenge the commonly misinterpreted passages that have been used to condemn the LGBT community.
The speaker shares their personal journey of investigating these passages and encourages others to question and re-examine them. They discuss the importance of studying the Hebrew language and its impact on interpretation.
The speaker challenges the notion of a static interpretation of the Bible and emphasizes the need for careful and intentional study. They express their confidence in their findings and the clarity they have gained.
Other highlights:
The video highlights the need for a critical examination of Bible passages related to the LGBT community.
The video critiques the casual approach towards the Bible and encourages a more reverent and respectful attitude.
The video encourages comprehensive Bible study, recognizing that a deeper understanding of the text can be transformative for both LGBT individuals and non-LGBT individuals alike.
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