by Herold Weiss | 23 February 2024 | Reading the above title literally requires some sophistication, because reading literally means recognizing that words may function differently when used metaphorically (to expand the intellectual horizon), ironically (to expose an inconvenient truth), exaggeratingly (to provide emphasis), or technically (to facilitate specialized communication), etc. A literal reading would […]
26 December 2023 | The journey of self-acceptance and truth-seeking for many in the LGBTQ community, especially those from Christian backgrounds, has often been fraught with challenges. Southern Baptist Ed Oxford’s personal struggle led to a fascinating discovery regarding the understanding of homosexuality in Biblical texts. His story, along with his colleagues’, is now the […]
By Loren Seibold | 11 August 2023 | Whenever I write something that is a little, um, adventurous, I get a scolding from some of the dear saints for not following the literal words of the Bible. For example, when I’ve said we should fully accept LGBTQ people, these precious readers remind me—with not inconsiderable […]