Tag Archives: GLBT

Why I’m Recommending Wedgewood Baptist Church Take “Baptist” Out Of Its Name

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

There are at least three good reasons to make the name change: 1) We are a zoo at Wedgewood.  We have people from Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Unitarian/Universalist, Catholic, United Church of Christ, Jewish, Buddhist, atheist, agnostic, etc. leanings or backgrounds.  … Continue reading →

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Bible Verses Conservative/Fundamentalist Christians Don’t Believe – A New Category On Liberalbaptistrev.com

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

How can anybody with an ounce of honesty claim the Bible is inerrant?  The Bible has so many horrific texts, culturally-conditioned texts, and contradictory texts that one would have to be seriously dishonest, seriously brainwashed or seriously in denial to … Continue reading →

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The Mother’s Day Slavery Has Begun – An Annual Ritual

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

“Now it’s time to work for me.” That’s a direct quote from my beloved. I, along with many other wonderful people, have worked overtime to defeat Amendment One.  Rest assured, we will work as hard as we need to work … Continue reading →

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The Bible and Sexual Orientation – Let’s Be Honest

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

With the passage of Amendment One in North Carolina many people are discussing the Bible and sexual orientation.  A prior question is the issue of theological method.  See my blog entry  http://www.liberalbaptistrev.com/?p=3181. Some GLBT and GLBT allies, with good intentions, … Continue reading →

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These are the names. . .: A Labyrinth Reflection For Those Waiting To Hear The Results Of Voting On Amendment One

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

The center of Wedgewood’s labyrinth These are the names. . . Thus begins the book of Exodus.  These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household:  Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and … Continue reading →

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Jesus Comics: Billy Graham wrong again (Amendment One)

Posted on May 6, 2012 by
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I Wonder At The Courage And Faith of My Transgender Friend

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

I received a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, Georgia – Presbyterian, USA) in 1997.  It was a wonderful learning experience.  I got to take a course from Dr. Walter Brueggemann, the best Old Testament professor in the … Continue reading →

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Discrimination Against Gays: Excerpts From A Gay American History

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

As results for Amendment One voting are just around the corner I thought it would be appropriate to go back in history to other times in America when  gay Americans have been discriminated against. Unfortunately, there are many examples to … Continue reading →

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An Email From A Gay Relative Of One Of The Loudest For Amendment One Religious Voices In Charlotte

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

  On April 18 I received a long email from a gay relative of one of the loudest for Amendment One religious voices in Charlotte.  (The identity of the religious person will not be identified.)  The emailer, while appreciating the efforts … Continue reading →

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Pray This Prayer With Me For GLBT People As The Vote On Amendment One Approaches

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

God, On May 8th North Carolinians will vote on Amendment One.  If Amendment One passes GLBT people will get whacked in the head, bullied, stabbed in the heart, stomped on, spit on – one more time.  The latest rejection will … Continue reading →

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