Christianity and homosexuality

1111: 2901: 3055:' in this sense is not to be confused with the Eastern Orthodox Church). He explains on his ministry website: "Inclusive Orthodoxy is the belief that the Church can and must be inclusive of LGBT individuals without sacrificing the Gospel and the Apostolic teachings of the Christian faith." Cannon's ministry takes a unique and distinct approach from modern liberal Christians while still supporting homosexual relations. His ministry affirms the divine inspiration of the Bible, the authority of Tradition, and says "...that there is a place within the full life and ministry of the Christian Church for lesbian, gay, 1943: 2647:("Faith, Hope and Homosexuality"), in which homophobia, hatred and rejection of homosexuals are condemned, but which denies homosexual practices and full church membership of unrepentant homosexuals and those who approve of these practices. In 2015, the Conseil national des évangéliques de France (French National Council of Evangelicals) reaffirmed its position on the issue by opposing marriage of same-sex couples, while not rejecting homosexuals, but wanting to offer them more than a blessing; an accompaniment and a welcome. 1951: 2473:"recognizes that every human being is valuable in the sight of God, and seeks to minister to all men and women in the spirit of Jesus," while maintaining that homosexual sex itself is forbidden in the Bible. "Jesus affirmed the dignity of all human beings and reached out compassionately to persons and families suffering the consequences of sin. He offered caring ministry and words of solace to struggling people, while differentiating His love for sinners from His clear teaching about sinful practices." 361: 9674: 3299:. The movement is often positioned against both liberals and conservatives. Recognizing themselves as gay or bisexual, these people believe that their attraction to same-sex people, while present, does not allow them to have homosexual relationships. They often say that their Christian conversion did not instantly change their sexual desires. They insist that the church should always reject homosexual practices, but that it should welcome gay people. 3104: 1921: 993: 3424: 299: 9663: 3410: 24: 3287:

who attend their churches, but (like gay-friendly and gay-affirming churches) also give these members useful responses to homophobic and heterosexist rhetoric. His research shows that those LGBT Christians who stay at homophobic churches "kill the messenger" by attacking the minister's knowledge about homosexuality, personal morality, focus on sin instead of forgiveness, and motivations for preaching against homosexuality.

2356:. The Church leadership has a variety of views in regard to homosexual expression and ordination. Some expressions of sexuality are considered sinful including "promiscuity, prostitution, incest, pornography, paedophilia, predatory sexual behaviour, and sadomasochism (all of which may be heterosexual and homosexual)". The Church is concerned with pressures on young people to engage sexually and encourages abstinence. 2016: 2960:(EEWC), then known as the Evangelical Women's Caucus International, passed a resolution stating: "Whereas homosexual people are children of God, and because of the biblical mandate of Jesus Christ that we are all created equal in God's sight, and in recognition of the presence of the lesbian minority in EWCI, EWCI takes a firm stand in favor of civil rights protection for homosexual persons." 3154:

reasons for the data which enkindled his "arrière pensée." The reason why far fewer homosexuals attend church, she argued, is that there are far fewer churches who will accept them. Equally, gays and lesbians do not see the Bible as unequivocally true because they are forced by its use against them to read it more closely and with less credulity, leading them to note its myriad

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here is directly related to idolatry and idolatrous practices throughout the Hebrew Testament. Edwards makes a similar suggestion, observing that 'the context of the two prohibitions in Leviticus 18:22 and Leviticus 20:13 suggest that what is opposed is not same-sex activity outside the cult, as in the modern secular sense, but within the cult identified as Canaanite'".

2372:, who successfully proposed an amendment which said: "We commit ourselves to listen to the experience of homosexual persons". Tilby considered that while the amendment had appeared inconsequential at the time, it had indeed been significant: she said that the idea of "patient listening" underpinned the Church of England's process "Living in Love and Faith". 3122:, a conservative Christian author and researcher, conducted a survey in the United States in 2009 that found gay and lesbian people having a Christian affiliation were more numerous than had been presumed. He characterized some of his leading conclusions from the data as follows: "People who portray gay adults as 2972:. However, within these early texts there are many terms that modern scholars have interpreted differently from previous generations of scholars. There are concerns with copying errors, forgery, and biases among the translators of later Bibles. They consider some verses such as those they say support 3341:

for people wishing to change sexual orientation have been associated with the movement. Conversion therapy has been widely criticized and denounced by many major medical associations as pseudoscientific and harmful. Studies have found that LGBT individuals who experienced conversion therapy reported

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Today, many religious people are becoming more affirming of same-sex relationships, even in denominations with official stances against homosexuality. In the United States, people in denominations who are against same-sex relationships are liberalizing quickly, though not as quickly as those in more

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faiths, within which homosexual acts featured as part of idolatrous religious practices: "England argues that these prohibitions should be seen as being directed against sexual practices of fertility cult worship. As with the earlier reference from Strong's, he notes that the word 'abomination' used

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The French evangelical pastor Philippe Auzenet, a chaplain of the association Oser en parler, regularly intervenes on the subject in the media. It promotes dialogue and respect, as well as sensitization in order to better understand homosexuals. He also said in 2012 that Jesus would go to a gay bar,

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In opposing interpretations of the Bible that are supportive of homosexual relationships, conservative Christians have argued for the reliability of the Bible, and the meaning of texts related to homosexual acts, while often seeing what they call the diminishing of the authority of the Bible by many

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in 1998, homosexuality was the most hotly debated issue. It was finally decided, by a vote of 526–70, to pass a resolution (1.10) calling for a "listening process" but stating (in an amendment passed by a vote of 389–190) that "homosexual practice" (not necessarily orientation) is "incompatible with

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baptized two babies adopted by clothing designers Evanggelos Bousis and Peter Dundas, making him the first Greek Orthodox bishop to baptize children adopted by gay couples. According to the metropolitan in whose diocese the baptism took place (Antonios of Glyfada), Elpidophoros did not inform him in

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Sociologist Richard N. Pitt argues that these organizations are only available to LGBT members of liberal denominations, as opposed to those in conservative denominations. His review of the literature on gay Christians suggests that these organizations not only represent the interests of Christians

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that too often gets played out in the media. However, his overall message is still harmful: Gays and lesbians are Christians – they're just not as good as straight ones." She argued that Barna had formulated his report with undue irony and skepticism, and that he had failed to take into account the

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A 2011 report based on telephone surveys of self-identified American Catholics conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute found that 56% believe that sexual relations between two people of the same sex are not sinful. Research indicates that the Catholic Church's teachings on sexuality are

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brotherly bond, not a homosexual union. He also argued that condemnation of homosexuality began only in the 12th century. Boswell's critics point out that many earlier doctrinal sources condemn homosexuality as a sin even if they do not prescribe a specific punishment, and that Boswell's arguments

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must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity" and that "every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided." The Church opposes criminal penalties against homosexuality. The Catholic Church requires those who are attracted to people of the same (or opposite) sex to

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n later years some church fathers, such as Origen, St. Ambrose, and John Cassian, commented upon the sin of Sodom as crass inhospitality to strangers (Boswell: 98, 346). Not until the 4th century ce do church fathers consistently begin to clearly make the equation with homosexuality (Michaelson:

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or the inferior treatment of women as not being valid today, and against the will of God present in the context of the Bible. They cite these issues when arguing for a change in theological views on sexual relationships to what they say is an earlier view. They differentiate among various sexual

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elected a lesbian bishop in 2016, and on 7 May 2018, the Council of Bishops proposed the One Church Plan, which would allow individual pastors and regional church bodies to decide whether to ordain LGBT clergy and perform same-sex weddings. On 26 February 2019, a special session of the General

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The earliest interpretations of focused on the Sodomites' arrogance and rudeness to strangers; God killed them for incivility to his angels. The theme of sexuality emerged full force in the first century BC writings of Philo of Alexandria, a Jewish historian. Rabbinical writings about Sodom

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A 2014 survey reported that 43% of white evangelical American Christians between the ages of 18 and 33 supported same-sex marriage. Some evangelical churches accept homosexuality and celebrate gay weddings. The change in beliefs in favor of gay marriage in evangelical churches has certain

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has criticized some Christian churches for their lack of effort to interest young people in the Christian faith in a relevant way, while putting a lot of energy into talking negatively about homosexuality, which is even more boring for young people who want to work with the whole world.

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Some Christians believe that Biblical passages have been mistranslated or that these passages do not refer to LGBT orientation as currently understood. Liberal Christian scholars, like conservative Christian scholars, accept earlier versions of the texts that make up the Bible in

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b) All members of the Church are eligible to be considered for the Ordered Ministry." In 2000, the Church's General Assembly further affirmed that "human sexual orientations, whether heterosexual or homosexual, are a gift from God and part of the marvelous diversity of creation."

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challenged traditional theological positions and understandings of the Bible; following these developments some have suggested that passages have been mistranslated or that they do not refer to what is in the modern day understood as "homosexuality." Clay Witt, a minister in the

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opposing bullying of LGBT students, conservative Christians organized a Golden Rule Initiative, where they passed out cards saying "As a follower of Christ, I believe that all people are created in the image of God and therefore deserve love and respect." Others created a

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poll found that the majority of Orthodox Christians in the Eastern European and former USSR states surveyed believe that homosexuality "should not be accepted by society"; 45% of Orthodox Christians in Greece and 31% in the United States answered the same way.

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The extent to which the Bible mentions the subject, whether or not it is condemned, and whether the various passages apply today, have become contentious topics in the 20th and 21st centuries. Significant debate has arisen over the proper interpretation of the

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views as sinful any sexual act not related to procreation by a couple joined in marriage. The Church states that "homosexual tendencies" are "objectively disordered", but does not consider the tendency itself to be sinful but rather a temptation toward sin.

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with support of over 80 percentage of German Roman Catholic bishops allowed liturgical blessing ceremonies for same-sex unions in all 27 German Roman Catholic diocese. A similar decision had been taken a few months earlier by the Flemish bishops of the

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In the present day, there are a wide variety of views within Christianity on homosexuality and sexual orientation, with some scholars of Christianity contesting the notion that scripture speaks explicitly of homosexuality as a sin against God. Within a

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We're just trying to get people together who experience attraction to the same sex, however they have handled that, and who love Jesus and say, OK, you are welcome here, and then let's pray together and figure out where God wants us to take

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We cannot limit the sin of homosexuality to deeds but not desires, any more than we can limit heterosexual sin to deeds but not desires. Scripture clearly includes desires and inclinations toward sinful actions in the category of sin

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condemn homosexual acts. The Orthodox Church shares a long history of church teachings and canon law with the Catholic Church and has a similar conservative stance on homosexuality. Some Orthodox Church jurisdictions, such as the

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speaks negatively of homosexual acts but, as research on the matter continues, the Moravian Church seeks to establish a policy on homosexuality and the ordination of homosexuals. In 2014, Moravian Church in Europe allowed

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Some organizations cater exclusively to homosexual Christians who do not want to have gay sex, or attraction; the goals of these organizations vary. Some Christian groups focus on simply refraining from gay sex, such as

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and published by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. However, "it is not a formal liturgical blessing and does not give the impression that the Catholic Church is blessing the union as if it were a marriage".

2871:, a branch of Mormonism, fully accepts LGBT persons, performs weddings for gay and lesbian couples, and ordains LGBT members. Within the Stone-Campbell aligned restorationist churches the views are divergent. The 3165:(formerly Gay Christian Network) has some members who affirm same-sex relationships and others who commit themselves to celibacy, groups it refers to as "Side A" and "Side B", respectively. According to founder 1886:, while others maintain that they accepted them on the level of their heterosexual counterparts. These disagreements concern, in some cases, the translations of certain terms, or the meaning and context of some 3271:. The longest standing groups for lesbian and gay Christians in the UK, were Quest (for lgbt Catholics) and Metropolitan Community Church (UK) both founded in 1973; followed in 1976 by the non-denominational 5671: 5491: 2879:

mostly adhere to a very conservative ideology; socially, politically, and religiously and are generally not accepting of openly LGBT members and will not perform weddings for gay and lesbian couples. The

6181:"Some notable fundamentalist and conservative evangelical television and radio speakers frequently blame gays in America for an assortment of social problems, including terrorism (…)" in Roger E. Olson, 2277:. Such religious groups and denominations interpret scripture and doctrine in a way that leads them to accept that homosexuality is morally acceptable, and a natural occurrence. For example, in 1988 the 7340: 3043:

We treat them as pariahs and push them outside our communities. We make them doubt that they too are children of God – and this must be nearly the ultimate blasphemy. We blame them for what they are."

6735: 2948:, George Edwards and Michael England interpret injunctions against certain sexual acts as being originally intended as a means of distinguishing religious worship between Abrahamic and the surrounding 2810: 2802: 4181:"STATEMENT OF THE HOLY SEE DELEGATION AT THE 63rd SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS ON THE DECLARATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY (18 DECEMBER 2008)" 2109:, have taken the approach of welcoming people with "homosexual feelings and emotions", while encouraging them to work towards "overcoming its harmful effects in their lives", while not allowing the 4553: 5517: 5228: 2547:

and that same-sex relationships contradict God's design for marriage and is not his will. Christians who oppose homosexual relationships sometimes argue that same-gender sexual activity is a sin.

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between a man and a woman, but show sympathy and respect towards homosexual people. Churches thus see themselves as “welcoming, but not affirming”. This expression has its origin in the book

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argues that organizations promoting orientation change are a "ruse". An organization he co-founded, Beyond Ex-Gay, supports people who feel they have been wounded by such organizations.

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Instruction Concerning the Criteria for the Discernment of Vocations with regard to Persons with Homosexual Tendencies in view of their Admission to the Seminary and to Holy Orders

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churches, have taken mixed positions but are increasingly accepting with some of their congregations fully accepting LGBT persons in all aspects of religious and political life.

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Rodriguez, E. M.; Ouellette, S. C. (2000). "Gay and lesbian Christians: Homosexual and religious identity integration in the members and participants of a gay-positive church".

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emerged through its interpretation and has since become entrenched in many Christian denominations through church doctrine and the wording of various translations of the Bible.

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While the Bible disapproves of homosexual acts, it does not condone hatred of homosexuals or homophobia. Instead, Christians are directed to "respect everyone."—1 Peter 2:17,

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y the later middle ages both the terms sodomy and 'the sin against nature' had expanded to include anything which was not heterosexual intercourse in the missionary position.

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Etengoff, C. & Daiute, C. 2014/15). Online Coming Out Communications between Gay Men and their Religious Family Allies: A Family of Choice and Origin Perspective,

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continues to use the term. In addition, individual Christians identifying as gay who want to subscribe to the conservative ethic are becoming more vocal themselves.

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affirming groups. This social change is creating tension within many denominations, and even schisms and mass walk-outs among Mormons and other conservative groups.

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Etengoff, C. & Daiute, C., (2014/5). Clinicians' perspectives of religious families' and gay men's negotiation of sexual orientation disclosure and prejudice,

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released a manifesto on human sexuality known as the "Nashville Statement". The statement was signed by 150 evangelical leaders, and includes 14 points of belief.

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lists homosexuality along with fornication, adultery, and more because of the thinking that homosexuality breaks up the institution of marriage and family. A 2017

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to people who seek to justify homosexual activity. Other Orthodox Churches, such as those in Eastern Europe and Greece, view homosexuality less favourably. The

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believe that "The Bible condemns sexual activity that is not between a husband and wife, whether it is homosexual or heterosexual conduct. (1 Corinthians 6:18)

1110: 5835: 4180: 2227:(GAAAP) traces its roots back to 1980, making it the oldest LGBT-affirming Apostolic Pentecostal denomination in existence. Another such organization is the 184: 5881: 5683: 4565: 3267:

In Europe, working within the worldwide Anglican Communion on a range of discrimination issues, including those of LGBT clergy and people in the church, is

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are varied, according to denominations. Some evangelical denominations have adopted neutral positions, leaving the choice to local churches to decide for

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active in their life today." Barna also found that LGBT people were more likely to interpret faith as an individual rather than a collective experience.

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The Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT Interests was founded in 1976 in the US and has member churches of different associations in the US and Canada.

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Yearly Meetings approve of same-sex marriage and union. Quakers were the first Christian group in the United Kingdom to advocate for equal marriage and

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filed a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's ban on same-sex marriage, which is America's first faith-based challenge to same-sex marriage bans; the

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churches teach that it is sinful to have homosexual desires, even if they do not lead to homosexual activity. The Doctrinal statement issued by the

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Deguara, Angele (2020). "The Ambivalent Relationship of LGBT Catholics with the Church". In Hood, Ralph W.; Cheruvallil-Contractor, Sariya (eds.).

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denominations have taken a stance towards accepting homosexual people and even unions or marriages between same-sex couples while others have not.

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recognize homosexual behavior as intrinsically sinful and seek to minister to those who are struggling with homosexual inclinations. However, the

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Christianity, social tolerance, and homosexuality: Gay people in Western Europe from the beginning of the Christian era to the fourteenth century

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are based on sources which reflected a general trend towards harsher penalties, rather than a change in doctrine, from the 12th century onwards.

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and of being responsible for social problems, such as terrorism. Some fundamentalists also regularly accuse homosexuals of being responsible for

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Conference rejected the One Church Plan and voted to strengthen its official opposition to same-sex marriages and ordaining openly LGBT clergy.

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advance that the baptism in question was to be performed for a gay couple. Metropolitan Antonios reported Elpidophoros to the Holy Synod of the

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Transgressing the Boundaries of Holiness: Sexual Deviance in the Early Medieval Penitential Handbooks of Ireland, England and France 500–1000

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practices, treating rape, prostitution, or temple sex rituals as immoral and those within committed relationships as positive regardless of

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is an openly gay Bishop in the US Episcopal Church. Within the Lutheran communion, there are openly gay clergy, too; for example, bishop

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distinguishes between "deep-seated homosexual tendencies" and the "expression of a transitory problem", in relation to ordination to the

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as a central facet of their life, consider themselves to be Christian, and claim to have some type of meaningful personal commitment to

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Rodriguez, E.M. (2010). "At the intersection of Church and Gay: A review of the psychological research on Gay and Lesbian Christians".

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hold stances on the issue ranging from labeling homosexual acts as sinful, to acceptance of homosexual relationships. For example, the

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Some Evangelical Christians regard homosexual acts as sinful and think they should not be accepted by society. They tend to interpret

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is possible in Catholic churches in Germany. In Austria blessing of same sex unions is performed in two churches located in the

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Etengoff, C.; Daiute, C. (2014). "Family Members' Uses of Religion in Post–Coming-Out Conflicts With Their Gay Relative".

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to oppose what they believe is the silencing of Christian students who make public their opposition to homosexuality.

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Organizations for homosexual Christians exist across a wide range of beliefs and traditions. The interdenominational

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opens the ministry of the church to gay pastors and other professional workers living in committed relationships.

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Some evangelical associations have adopted neutral positions, leaving the choice to local churches to decide for

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believe that sexual relations are condoned only in marriage, which they define to be between a man and a woman.

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entered into homosexual relationships, and that certain Biblical figures had homosexual relationships, such as

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that homosexual tendencies "must be clearly overcome at least three years before ordination to the diaconate."

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Mbuwayesango, Dora R. (2016) . "Part III: The Bible and Bodies – Sex and Sexuality in Biblical Narrative". In

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Forsythe, Anna; Pick, Casey; Tremblay, Gabriel; Malaviya, Shreena; Green, Amy; Sandman, Karen (1 May 2022).

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said in 2015 that it officially welcomes its gay and lesbian members, if they choose sexual abstinence. The

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has reassured people with same sex attraction they are loved by God and are welcomed as full members of the

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states that making a distinction between homosexual orientation and the act of homosexuality is confusing:

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A Georgia church, kicked out of the SBC for allowing gay members, wants to make sure 'everybody's welcome'

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strongly oppose homosexuality and homosexuals. They have campaigned for laws criminalizing homosexuality.

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Smith, Morton (1992). "Clement of Alexandria and Secret Mark: The Score at the End of the First Decade."

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The Truth about Homosexuality: The Cry of the Faithful, introduction by Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R.

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Metropolitan Antonios Exclusively to TNH on the Baptism of Gay Couple’s Children The National Herald

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support or advocate for gay Christians and their relationships. For example, in the United States,

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Sex, Love & Homophobia, published by Amnesty International UK, 2005, foreword by Desmund Tutu.

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American Magazine: German bishops vote in favor of blessing same-sex unions in the Catholic Church

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The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration, by Bruce M. Metzger

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Some Baptist associations in the United States do not have official beliefs about marriage in a

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Aliança batista aprova o reconhecimento da união gay no Brasil e afirma que é uma "boa nova"

4753: 3686: 3149:. I think his study is important and can go a long way to dispelling the old "gays vs. God" 2836:. According to a denomination census released in 2023, it has 18 churches in 3 countries. 1859:

They have believed and taught that such behaviors are forbidden because they are considered

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There is a movement of people who call themselves "gay Christians", but choose to practice

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Ed. Wayne Dynes & Stephen Donaldson. New York & London: Garland, pp. 223–235.

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Ed. Wayne Dynes & Stephen Donaldson. New York & London: Garland, pp. 295–307

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Christians, both those who are called to lifelong celibacy and those who are partnered."

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Execution by fire and torture of five homosexual Franciscan friars, Bruges, 26 July 1578

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Religion and Politics in America: An Encyclopedia of Church and State in American Life

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The French Evangelical Alliance, a member of the European Evangelical Alliance and the

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Keller, Rosemary Skinner; Ruether, Rosemary Radford; Cantlon, Marie (1 January 2006).

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voiced support for same-sex civil unions during an interview in a documentary film,

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is an officially "open and affirming" church. Other Restorationist churches such as

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Studies in the US show more LGBT individuals identify as Protestant than Catholic.

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Archbishop of Cape Town and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, described homophobia as a "

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On December 18, 2023, non-liturgical blessings of same-sex couples in the document

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Criteria for the Discernment of Vocation for Persons with Homosexual Tendencies, 2

4123: 4095:"A thousand years ago, the Catholic Church paid little attention to homosexuality" 1950: 9532: 9438: 9229: 8927: 8446: 8435: 8173: 7771: 7613: 7397: 7063: 7041: 6991: 6921: 6895: 6676:'El cristianismo no jugará un papel relevante en la oposición al gobierno cubano' 6417: 6397: 6251: 6094:"The Bible and Homosexual Practice: An Overview of Some Issues Dr. Robert Gagnon" 5885: 5008: 4621: 4240: 4208: 4168: 3812: 3745: 3447: 3351: 3347: 3308: 2965: 2686: 2560: 2290: 1983: 1817: 1730: 1640: 1600: 1530: 1450: 784: 693: 7787: 6378:

Bénédiction de couples homosexuels: critiques vives des protestants évangéliques

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Vatican: Dichiarazione, Fiducia supplicans sul senso pastorale delle benedizioni

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Candace Chellew-Hodge, liberal Christian lesbian founder of the online magazine

2641:, adopted on 12 October 2002, through its National Council, a document entitled 9528: 9428: 9224: 9113: 9059: 8992: 8972: 8731: 8572: 7642:"As one evangelical church 'comes out' for LGBT rights, others cast a wary eye" 4709: 3506: 3383: 3320: 3241: 3017: 3001: 2969: 2844: 2555: 2524: 2369: 2353: 2071: 1685: 1610: 1585: 1133: 830: 789: 769: 640: 605: 457: 378: 179: 8391: 8370: 6002: 4793:"Verenigde Protestantse Kerk staat inzegening homohuwelijk toe. - holebi.info" 4681:"4. Orthodox take socially conservative views on gender issues, homosexuality" 4275: 4037: 3753: 10004: 9836: 9453: 9384: 9234: 8942: 8582: 8577: 8460:

Studies in Homosexuality, Vol XII: Homosexuality and Religion and Philosophy.

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Studies in Homosexuality, Vol XII: Homosexuality and Religion and Philosophy.

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Studies in Homosexuality, Vol XII: Homosexuality and Religion and Philosophy.

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Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion: A Diversity of Paradigms

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Some Baptist associations support same-sex marriage. This is the case of the

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which harshly condemns homosexuality while treating other sins more lightly.

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do not view monogamous same-sex relationships as sinful or immoral, and may

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stated that the German bishops had no authority over the issue and Cardinal

9688: 9266: 9214: 9145: 9135: 8816: 8748: 8613: 8509: 8472: 8399: 8161: 8144: 8034: 7190: 7017: 6714: 5310: 5162:"Advocate: Methodist Bishops Back Choice on LGBT Clergy, Same-Sex Marriage" 5035:. The Moravian Interprovincial Faith & Order Commission. Archived from 4422:

Deutsche Welle: German Catholic bishops back blessings for same-sex couples

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are examples of such ministries. These groups are sometimes referred to as

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Most Pentecostal associations take a conservative stance on homosexuality.

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Most Mennonite associations hold a conservative position on homosexuality.

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Scripture". Reflecting on resolution 1.10 in the lead up to Lambeth 2022,

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Spiegel.de: Papst erlaubt Segnung unverheirateter und homosexueller Paare

4478:"Cardinal Eijk: Same-sex blessings undermine Church teaching on marriage" 3933:. In Upson-Saia, Kristi; Daniel-Hughes, Carly; Batten, Alicia J. (eds.). 3486: 3367: 3187:. Other groups additionally encourage gay members to reduce or eliminate 3123: 3060: 2763:

associations around the world hold a conservative view on homosexuality.

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Christianity and Controversies Over Homosexuality in Contemporary Africa

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Katholisch.de: Katholische Kirche erlaubt Segnung für homosexuelle Paare

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in the US to support full equality for LGBT people in 2015. In 2014 the

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Delegates repeal Membership Guidelines, pass LGBTQ-affirming resolution

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Minneapolis pastor and his church expelled for permitting gay marriage

5466:"Stances of Faiths on LGBT Issues: African Methodist Episcopal Church" 3103: 1920: 9573: 9421: 9256: 9246: 9239: 9197: 9192: 8987: 8947: 8216: 7341:"Spiritual Profile of Homosexual Adults Provides Surprising Insights" 6770:"What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? | Bible Questions" 6736:

Castle Hill the new home to gay-supportive New Covenant Sydney church

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Faith, Politics, and Sexual Diversity in Canada and the United States

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Welcoming but Not Affirming: An Evangelical Response to Homosexuality

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states that "men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies

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Dominey-Howes, Dale; Gorman-Murray, Andrew; McKinnon, Scott (2014).

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Concise Encyclopedia of Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, and Mennonites

5600:"Christian Reformed Church Brings LGBT Stance into Faith Statement" 4872:"Church of Finland allows prayer for same sex couples (In Finnish)" 4462: 4328:"Bayrischer Rundfunk.de: "Segnung homosexueller Paare ist möglich"" 3877:

Robinson, Gene; Krehely, Jeff; Steenland, Sally (8 December 2010).

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to leave the choice to each church to decide. This is the case of

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to mean that the heterosexual family was created by God to be the

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Meet The Evangelicals Who Cheered The SCOTUS Gay Marriage Ruling

5836:"A Biblical Perspective on Same-Sex "Marriage" and Civil Unions" 5636:"History of FUM policy regarding the appointment of homosexuals" 8478: 8325:"Emerging Moralities: American Christians, Sexuality, and AIDS" 8292: 8268:

Family of Origin, Family of Choice: Stories of Queer Christians

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Chronology of Marriage and Equality Rights in the United Church

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There are some international evangelical associations that are

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5:27–28). This is true of both homosexual and heterosexual sin.

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After the Wrath of God: AIDS, Sexuality, and American Religion

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Massachusetts: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.

7609:"Nashville Evangelical Church Comes Out for Marriage Equality" 7537: 6978:

The Marriage of Likeness. Same-Sex Unions in Pre-Modern Europe

5518:"British Methodists reject blessing of same-sex relationships" 5306:"Angela Tilby: Lambeth '98's gift to Living in Love and Faith" 4706:

First Greek Orthodox Baptism for Child of Gay Couple in Greece

4387:"Zum Valentinstag: Katholische Diözese segnet auch Homo-Paare" 3228:

represents the interests of lesbian and gay Christians in the

9204: 8664: 8603: 8560: 6139:"Christian Golden Rule Bridges Divisions in 'Day of Silence'" 4315:

NDR.de: Bischof für Segnung von homosexuellen Paaren (German)

3905:"The Story of Sodom and Gomorrah was NOT About Homosexuality" 3131: 2294: 2134:, which issued a formal protest to both Elpidophoros and the 2023:"a major source of conflict and distress" to LGBT Catholics. 1887: 1049: 467: 429: 7988: 7744:"Evangelical Fellowship for Lesbian and Gay Christians (UK)" 7203: 5900:

Marriage and Family in the Biblical World By Ken M. Campbell

4656:"Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ Issues: Eastern Orthodox Church" 7743: 6474:

Acceptance Grows, Slowly But Steadily, For Gay Evangelicals

5335:. Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Archived from 4920:"Stances of Faiths on LGBT Issues: United Church of Christ" 4008:

Queer Christianities: Lived Religion in Transgressive Forms

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List of Christian denominational positions on homosexuality

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activists on TV or radio who accuse homosexual people of a

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List of Christian denominational positions on homosexuality

7854:"Gay Christians choosing celibacy emerge from the shadows" 7721: 7440: 5775:

Rift Over Gay Unions Reflects Battle New to Black Churches

5281:"Lambeth Conference 1998: Resolution 1.10 Human Sexuality" 5175:

Zauzmer, Julie; Bailey, Sarah Pulliam (26 February 2019).

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Various Christian organizations have been involved in the

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The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics

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The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics

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The Church and the Homosexual – An Historical Perspective

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consequences for them. Various churches thus received an

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Parler de l'homosexualité, interview de Philippe Auzenet

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n-tv.de: Papst ebnet Weg für Segnung homosexueller Paare

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clarified that same-sex civil unions cannot be blessed.

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The pillar: German synodal way backs same-sex blessings

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sexual intercourse (all of which have been labeled as "

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officially condemn homosexual activity as sin. Various

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The Oxford Handbook of Theology, Sexuality, and Gender

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The Oxford Handbook of Theology, Sexuality, and Gender

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In addition, some Christian denominations such as the

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for focusing on "bedroom morals", statements against

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Evangelical Fellowship for Lesbian and Gay Christians

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penetrative vaginal intercourse between men and women

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formally recognised same-sex relationships in 1963.

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Jesus, the Bible, and homosexuality; by Jack Rogers

5929: 5927: 5628: 5562: 5536: 4819:"French Protestant church authorises gay marriages" 3656: 3654: 3652: 3650: 3386:, such as the immorality of war and the erosion of 3203:organizations, though many no longer use the term. 2253:churches allow for the blessing of gay unions. The 2225:

Global Alliance of Affirming Apostolic Pentecostals

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Public Religion Research Institute. March 2011. 4069:"A Modern Controversy Over Ancient Homosexuality" 2944:, explains how theologians and commentators like 2877:Independent Christian Churches/Churches of Christ 10002: 8101:Megachurches have wrong focus, black leaders say 7672:"Rabbis group joins N.C. same-sex marriage suit" 6500:Evangelical Churches Grapple With LGBT Inclusion 6354:, Westminster John Knox Press, USA, 2004, p. 316 6352:The Westminster Handbook to Evangelical Theology 6185:, Westminster John Knox Press, USA, 2004, p. 315 6183:The Westminster Handbook to Evangelical Theology 5924: 5703: 5701: 4405:"Catholic Church 'cannot bless same-sex unions'" 4361:"Segen für Verliebte in Oberösterreichs Pfarren" 3647: 2034:, and in February 2018 German Catholic cardinal 7923:, Greenwood Publishing Group, USA, 2007, p. 122 7320:New Poll Shows Gays and Lesbians Believe in God 6198:, Greenwood Publishing Group, USA, 2007, p. 114 6003:"Robert A. J. Gagnon Articles Available Online" 5748:, Greenwood Publishing Group, USA, 2007, p. 112 5432: 4951:"Episcopal Bishops Give Ground on Gay Marriage" 3051:promotes what he calls "Inclusive Orthodoxy" (' 2865:The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2815:Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists 2670:Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists 870:The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8202: 7934:Encyclopedia of American Religion and Politics 7246:"LGBT Identification by Religious Affiliation" 6652:, Rowman & Littlefield, USA, 2021, p. 628 6626:, Columbia University Press, USA, 2005, p. 243 6561:, canadianmennonite.org, Canada, July 20, 2016 6328:, Columbia University Press, USA, 2005, p. 241 6313:Contemporary Christianity and LGBT Sexualities 6026:"Anti-Gay Backlashes Are on 3 States' Ballots" 5825: 3726: 3724: 3722: 3315:, a Christian organization (more specifically 2651:because he was going to all people with love. 2070:and by conservative Catholic clergy: Cardinal 1878:has been much debated. Some maintain that the 9704: 9378:Architecture of cathedrals and great churches 9077: 8494: 7410:Murphy, Tim (17 June 2008). "The Believers". 7091:"Desmond Tutu: "Homophobia equals apartheid"" 6559:Delegates vote to allow space for differences 5801: 5799: 5793:, canadianmennonite.org, Canada, 20 July 2016 5791:Delegates vote to allow space for differences 5698: 5520:. The United Methodist Church. Archived from 5442:. The United Methodist Church. Archived from 5407: 5174: 4577:United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 2215:also allows prayer for same-sex couples. The 2157:bless such unions and consider them marriages 1767: 1017: 321: 9718: 8417:Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion 8131:A Church at War: Anglicans and Homosexuality 7815:Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion 6867:. Grace Unfolding Ministries. 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Archived from 4846:"Uniting Church to hold same sex marriages" 4155: 3719: 3625:Koenig, Harold G.; Dykman, Jackson (2012). 3327:and in various countries of the world. The 2828:The Covenant Network was formed in 2000 in 2712: 9711: 9697: 8501: 8487: 7220:"Pope Francis backs same-sex civil unions" 6934: 6932: 6930: 6376:Loup Besmond de Senneville, la-croix.com, 5796: 5710:"Doctrinal Brief: Is Homosexuality a Sin?" 5664: 4124:Catechism of the Catholic Church, § 2357-9 4119: 4117: 4115: 3840:(PhD). Seton Hall University. p. 35. 2839: 2674:Affirming Pentecostal Church International 2573: 2464:Christian Reformed Church in North America 2229:Affirming Pentecostal Church International 2052:Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith 1808:have historically affirmed and endorsed a 1774: 1760: 1024: 1010: 359: 328: 314: 8377: 8345:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199391288.003.0002 8024: 8006: 7851: 7722:"Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (UK)" 7343:. Barna.org. 22 June 2009. 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