LGBT Christians

An out reach for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual Christians


LGBT Christians

I would like to introduce a new and growing group for LGBT Christians in Ireland. The resource is supported by Irish LGBT groups and Pastors, Ministers and Priests from the United States and the United Kingdom. It was founded in the latter part of 2008 and will become more active in 2009.


"Our mission is to bring Christ to those who have been alienated by those organisations that claim to be his Church and claim to preach his love and yet through ignorance and misconception preach not love to Gods lesbian, gay and bisexual children.


Secondly, we seek to create an atmosphere of understanding between those who think that homosexuality has no place in Christ’s Church and those who think they do.

We seek to remove ignorance and misconceptions and to stop hate and homophobia

John 13:35

"By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."

They can be contacted at:

lgb.christians@gmail.com

Uh-oh!

The recent blog I posted about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints* has generated a lot of interest. Many were unfortunately offended by my post and many more found it informative.

If you have any further questions about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you can found out information from the following three sources recommended by me:

1) Click here to talk to Latter-day Saint missionaries online!

2) Click the badge below to talk to Latter-day saint believers rather than missionaries.



3)Or, if you'd appreciate something a little more home grown, e-mail Robert, the Irish Ex-Roman Catholic youth who I questioned for the controversial blog. His e-mail address is:

IrishLDS87@gmail.com

I hope this has helped!

*I feel it's important to note that I am NOT a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and nor is this blog affiliated with them.

An Independent Evangelical Church

The following questions were asked by me to a member of an Independent, Evangelical, Christian Church. The person to whom I sent the questions is named Luke, a 16 year old member of Ashwood Church, Kirby In Ashfield in England.

Ashwood Church is "a lively, informal and growing Church with people from a wide variety of backgrounds who love, serve and proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord. We aim to be a Church that is friendly and for the whole family.

As a Church we seek to Love God, Love One Another and Love the World. We are a Church in the Community and are passionate in demonstrating Gods love, compassion and care for people who don’t yet know Him."

Here are the questions I asked Luke:

Who is God to you?
God is the almighty powerful being, omniscient, omnipotent and so on. He is a God of authority and we respect him. But at the same time he is kind, caring and loving. He wants the best for us. But the only way to him is through Jesus.

Who is Jesus to you?
Jesus is our saviour. He died on the cross to forgive our sins; he is also our best friend. Technically he is the earthly form of God. But also he is the word. He is the truth and the light, the way to God. Every day we aspire to be more and more like Jesus.

Who is the Holy Spirit to you?
The Holy Spirit is all around, and within us. He is a force of power, a spiritual form of God. He guides us and helps us along the way, a raging fire that grows inside us.

What's your position on what baptism is/means?
Baptism is a promise that you give your life to God. It is not necessary if you have accepted Jesus as your saviour but it is proving to yourself and others you’re living every day for him. Mostly we get baptised within a year or so after dedicating our lives to Jesus.

What's your view on salvation outside of the evangelical Christian movement?
Personally, I believe that as long as you have accepted Jesus into your heart you are saved! I don’t fully agree with some practises or views of other movement but, that is their own interpretation of the bible. Cast your burdens onto Jesus and believe he died on the cross to forgive our sins.

Do you hold a fundamentalist view on creation?
What are the chances of you throwing 10 ball-bearings on the floor and them all spinning around each other. Okay this may be elaborate but every day I look around and think how could all this ‘just happen?’ ‘Okay so maybe not in 7 days but 7 periods of time?’ – hold on! This is the almighty God we are talking about; he could probably do it in 7 minutes!

Please explain the happenings you think will occur in the second coming
Judgement day, we will all bow down to Jesus when he returns. Our eyes will be opened to the truth.

What is the name and website of your Church?
Ashwood church – http://www.ashwoodchurch.org.uk/

A Defence of Biblical Polygamy?

While trailing through the usual sources where I learn about different religions, sects and opinions I came across this website which promotes polygamy. Now, this website isn't associated with any "Mormon" sect of Christianity like the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but is an independent promoter of polygamy.

From now on, everything quoted on this post will be directly from the website (with permission granted by the web master of the site).

Many Christians are unsettled about polygamy because of the widespread error constantly promoted by the denominational systems that polygamy is adultery. Polygamy is not adultery, is never called adultery by God and it is God who defines sin, not our favourite "church".

Traditionalists vainly attempt to argue polygamy as sin (from such passages as 1 Timothy 3:2, Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5, Matthew 19 and 1 Corinthians 7) despite the fact that neither these nor any other Bible passage clearly show God supporting such a stand.

Our God promoted polygamy and our God does not promote sin. Our God is a polygamist and does not engage in any form of wickedness.Our God made laws for polygamy. Our God destroyed a man who would not practice polygamy. Our God calls polygamy holy. I think it is time “Churchianity” ceased contradicting God.

Polygamy was not blessed by God in the O.T. then suddenly declared adultery in the N.T., then to be re-sanctioned and used in the future Kingdom. Our God is not as inconsistent as contemporary exegesis. Adultery remains adultery and polygamy was not so in the past, not now or in the future.

Is the Bible against polygamy? Absolutely not!

Is polygamy Biblical? Yes and we intend to compare Scripture with Scripture and pray our fellow believers will carefully examine this subject in the same fashion without the colouring of the imbalanced majority position.

Genesis 2:24
the two one flesh

Exodus 21
laws about
concubines

Deuteronomy 21
wives taken in war

2 Samuel 12
King David
& what is adultery

Ezekiel 23
God's two wives

1 Timothy 3
marriage for deacons
does not
condemn polygamy

Matthew 19
Gen.2:24
used against divorce,
not polygamy

1 Corinthians 7
Abused and chopped
by tradition

In the past the "church" has tried, condemned and murdered polygamists and one wonders what they would do with Abraham, David and many other friends of God if they were in the assemblies today. Missionaries are even now breaking up polygamous families, forcing mothers and children into desperate situations by religions cultural and non-Biblical views on marriage. Polygamists, both ancient and modern, are part of God's family as the day of glory will show.

If God calls polygamists holy it is time His children stopped contradicting Him.


You can view more on this biblical defence of polygamy at the Bible Polygamy home page

Why you?

Many of you may think "Who the heck are you to do this blog?" Well, firstly many teenagers and young adults see religion as fantasy, nothing different from Lord of the Rings or World of War Craft. In fact, religion is a great source of love, understanding and direction.

I have studied many different branches of Christianity from Roman Catholicism and Anglicanism to "Mormonism" and Pentecostalism and though I hold no certification in the studies of religion I feel that I can discuss the topic adequately . I've studied many non Christian faiths too such as Islam, Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, Neo-Paganism and countless small religions that if I posted the name of you would just get confused! I love knowing the doctrine of even the smallest, seemingly weird religions

I have had first hand experiences with the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, Jehovah's Witnesses, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pentecostals, Baptists, Elim Pentacostalism, Islam and Judaism.

Other than Christianity, Zoroastrianism is my favourite faith to study. It doesn't suggest an almighty God but one who we work with to suppress evil. Islam is also interesting and I have read the Qur'an and many parts of several hadiths. I've also read "Mormon" scripture, the catechism of the Roman Catholic Church and many other religious articles.

I hope to discuss without biased towards one group or another, why faiths believe what they do and how they support it scripturally. I will also post on my own personal opinions regarding many topics. I hope that no group, religion, faith, church or individual is ever offended by what I say on this blog and that I always show the love of Christ in what I say.

Reliteen: Religion to a teenager

Well, this is my first real personal blog and I'm kind of proud of my little idea. My hope is to explain and educate people regarding religion and how it can be to a teenager.

I would say that I'm a healthy (both mentally and physically!) normal teenager who has a deep interest in Religion, History and Politics. They can be a lethal mix! But separately they are perfect!

Over time I will discuss the differences between religions and why certain faiths believe what they do and divulge more of my own personal beliefs. I hope to discuss theology, Christology, creationism, evolution, scriptures, revelation and how he precepts of any religion can be lived while having a 21st century mindset.