Finding God on Reality TV
Wow, this makes Queer Look at the Bible seem pretty lame in comparison. Choosing My Religion: Finding God on Reality TV – ABC News.
Articles by: Thomas Waters
A Homosexual Bishop?
The linked blog is called “Mystic Call” and the blogger. Carmen Rose is pretty spectacular in my book! I keep reading through her post to try and find a short passage to excerpt here, but trying to select one over another is proving difficult. This is a valued read for anyone, believer or non-believer. I want to draw attention to the comment by DrDave. I’l acknowledge that it is hard- for obviously both this guy[Read More…]
Episcopal Church Overwhelmingly Approves Pro-LGBT Measure | Asterisk
At the General Convention of the Episcopal Church yesterday, the House of Deputies overwhelmingly approved a resolution overriding a three-year hold on election of LGBT bishops. The 2006 resolution was a response to the consecration of BishopGene Robinson, Episcopal Church Overwhelmingly Approves Pro-LGBT Measure | Asterisk.
Gay bashing in the Holy Bible
If we asked many queers what the Bible had to say when it comes to gay bashing, most might point to the well known scriptures such as Leviticus that are condemning of homosexuality. but there is a New Testament scripture that gives a whole new perspective to it. Matthew 5:22. I found this when I was looking up the wikipedia definition of “gay bash.” Â The entry there talks about an idea presented in Byrne Fone’s[Read More…]
Sunday, July 12, 2009 Bible Reading
Welcome to a Queer Look at the Bible! This week’s lectionary readings: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 or Amos 7:7-15 Psalm 24 or Psalm 85:8-13 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29 This week’s QP: Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures (Christian Old Testament) 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19:1Rainbow (A very little bit Gay) Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 24 or Psalm 85:8-13 1Rainbow Reading from the Epistles: Ephesians 1:3-14: 1Rainbow (Not Gay at all!) Reading from the Gospels: Mark 6:14-29:[Read More…]
Sunday June 28, 2009 Bible Reading
Welcome to a Queer Look at the Bible! This week’s lectionary readings: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 or Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15, 2:23-24 Psalm 130 or Psalm 30 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Mark 5:21-43 (optional Psalm reading: Lamentations 3:23-33) This week’s QP: Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures (Christian Old Testament) 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27: 3Rainbows (Very Gay!) Reading from the Epistles: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15: 1Rainbows (Not very Gay at all!) Reading from the Gospels: Mark 5:21-43: 2Rainbows ( A little[Read More…]
Lesbians’ testimony shows church rift
Decided to post there, here on Queer Look at the Bible, but am thinking of it in reference to a comment made on my other blog, thomascwaters.com. Â Bonnie talked about reconciliation and healing/ change from the inside. The linked article is a profound example of just that sort of action. Lesbians’ testimony shows church rift | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger.
Queer Look Podcast to Return Soon!
It’s a long story why I stopped producing the queer Look at the Bible Podcast, but the short answer is that it is about to return! Each week, I’ll look at the week’s lectionary readings from the QP (the queer Perspective, and assign each a QP ranking. That is, just how “queer” is the scripture on a scale of 1 bible (not at all queer) to 5 bibles (way way queer!). Most consider that the[Read More…]
Thoughts on God and Sex-Changes
I decided to post this here on Queer Look at the Bible because of the potentially theologic implications and scriptural basis of the underlying argument. First, I’d encourage anyone to read both Earl’s post, and then all of the comments, for this is a really rich discussion. and then, after reading that, read through my comments. and then lastly, post a reply here or on Earl’s blog or both. It is easy to think of[Read More…]