Reading: Lesson 34 - Gay & Lesbian People

Gay & Lesbian People

Language

Identity

Orientation

Sexual activity

The pastoral importance of being precise and clear

Theological Positions

Historic view (non-affirming): marriage is between a man & woman

Revisionist view (affirming): marriage is between two people

Biblical observations

Same-sex sexual activity is not commonly named

Parallel words?

Always in the context of other sins

More heinous, disgusting, or problematic?

Pastoral Observations

Pastoral care

Why do people shift their views from historic view to affirming?

Gospel sexuality – neither legalism nor relativism