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“Twisting Scripture” as a Form of Self-Abuse

  By suzanne | June 27, 2012 - 8:48 am | , , , , , , , ,
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How many times have you been accused of twisting Scripture to “justify your lifestyle”?  The accusation seems to be an easy way to automatically reject any line of reasonable discussion of homosexuality and the Bible between two people who undoubtedly have strong opinions on the subject.  Once the accusation comes out, it’s relatively impossible for both parties to find common ground (points of agreement).  Twisting Scripture conveys the message of total disregard for Truth (with a capital T).  If there’s no basis for Truth, then the accuser has  no valid  reason to hear or acknowledge the accused-one’s beliefs. Imagine if all differences of opinion (interpretation of Scripture) automatically meant deliberate mishandling of Truth.  Just think of all the groups and individuals who could easily fall . . . Continue reading →

Money or Equality?

  By suzanne | May 10, 2012 - 10:01 pm | , , , , , ,
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Supposedly, citizens vote according to their wallets and purses (economy’s effect; sitting POTUS blamed).  Is it really fair to say one person deserves the blame for our economy?  (I am guilty of blaming G.W. Bush for the messes Pres. Obama had to fix.  Yet, the more I think about our country, the more I realize the President is not the sole scapegoat.) “We the people” must take initiative to dream and build a thriving economy. Our government can’t solve our economic problems alone (unless we’re a bunch of sheep following leaders with handouts).  Although we’ve been led to believe it’s government’s primary job to bolster the nation’s wealth, “we the people” aren’t powerless to improve our economy. Hey, I’m an 80′s kid… Reagan made life . . . Continue reading →

The Consequences of Being a Superficial Student-Teacher

  By suzanne | April 15, 2012 - 12:14 pm | , , , , , , , , ,
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Am I the only one to have noticed the preachers / ministers / pastors who say homosexual activity is a sin, tend to be Pentecostals / Charismatics / Evangelicals who at most have an undergraduate degree if not less? The preachers / ministers / pastors who say the opposite (homosexual activity is NOT a sin), tend to be from Mainline denominations (i.e. Episcopal, ELCA, etc.) who at the very least have an M.Div. (Master of Divinity) if not more education. These are generalizations made from personal observation.  In no way am I saying a graduate degree is a necessary requirement to be a minister.  However, if ministers (I’m thinking about big-time mega-church preachers, such as TD Jakes and Joel Osteen) are going to preach to . . . Continue reading →