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Homosexual Sues Bible Publishers
Bradley LaShawn Fowler, a homosexual activist who writes blogs on Obama's website, is suing Zondervan and Thomas Nelson Publishing for $70M.
His suit claims that the Bibles they publish contain references to homosexuality as sin and that the publishers have changed the wording in regard to homosexuality in their translations over the past nearly 40 years.
He says those references have made him an outcast from his family and "contributed to physical discomfort and periods of demoralization, chaos and bewilderment."
He specifically points out 1 Corinthians 6:9 where translators have used different English words in referring to the sin of homosexuality.
I personally doubt that this suit will get traction. I could be wrong.
I am, however, certain that this is only the beginning of the legal assault on biblical teaching regarding homosexuality.
We will see litigation from homosexual activists who are far more sophisticated than Fowler.
There is a passionate quest among homosexual activists to normalize a lifestyle that God strongly condemns and calls sin.
Rather than to share the redeeming virtue of the Gospel and the power of its deliverance from sin, there are church leaders who are restructuring their church ministries to "accommodate" rather than to emancipate.
CNSNEWS reported yesterday that a group of black churches are gathered at Howard University School of Divinity to discuss sexuality, including how to make churches inclusive for homosexuals and what they say is the failure of federally funded abstinence-only education programs.
Rev. Carlton W. Veazey, a 72-year-old life-long pastor, said in his support of abortion, "They talk about abortion, and I tell them, 'You are the ones who believe in the fetus, you all worship the fetus, and then when the baby really gets here you all abort them' ."
Rather than structuring churches to be "inclusive of homosexuals," perhaps these folks should read the verse that has caused Mr. Fowler so much stress. And then continue to read the next few verses that say that some of you were among those mentioned above, "But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God."
The Gospel of Jesus Christ has never been about accommodation. It is about emancipation--being set free by the power of God.
The truly biblical church is inclusive. All, including homosexuals, are encouraged to confess their sins and accept the life0-changing forgiveness that Christ has extended to each of us.
These are times that should concern people of faith and conservatives. If you believe in the power of prayer, pray for our nation and our communities. Every institution that has made this country great is under attack--- the family, marriage and life itself.
God help us.
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Gary Randall
President
Faith & Freedom
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14 Comments:
So what's next? The Bible points out that adultery is a sin. So people who commit the sin can now sue the Bible publishing house for causing the same kind of "distress" that Fowler feels? What about stealing? Killing? What has our world come to?
The "Biblical" church - anybody have an idea where one of those is??
And when I talk to the other person who goes to a "Biblical" church, why will I find that they are so different?
Greg
Thank you Gary for the work you do. I would not be aware of many things that are going on if it wasn't for this web site.
I know you take some real hits from the other side, but you are helping a lot of people. Just among my friends there are many who read your blog every day.
Keep up the good work. We need to read your words.
Anon 12:01
Why do you "need" to read Gary's words? Why does a disciple need any other "word" than the Word of Life Himself? Elijah did not need either Gary's words, my words or anyone's words - he needed God's words alone.
Just curious.
Thanks,
Greg
I received this in my inbox from the conservative email trees i am on .
Hits a nerve , and coming attractions I discern also .
Mick
Greg the Bibical church is chritianese for a Bible Believing Church . There are many churches which differ on doctrine , but still find much in common with certain Bibical truths .
The topic at hand was a lawsuit without much merit , because of a bibical truth depicting the importance of sexual purity . Something that most of us have problems with , but the standard of the Bible and the teachings all teach the importance to living .
Are you so obsessed with gary that you can not add to a simple conversation , do you never use terms like a Bible Believing Church ?
I believe this lawsuit has no merit , and will be most likely dismissed . But I do see a theme I have seen with ur changing culture , that the more homosexuality is accepted , not because of it as some believe , but the culturally all things are permittable belief of our culture will come out against a Faith , or any view point that presents itelf as Having the Word of God and one only true God .
Homosexuals get the blame , but I see it as a cultural change myself . Why don't you open up your own borders and add to the conversation ?
My son was told not to wwear a church he bought at a Christian Concert in a public school . Said God Loves you or something to that effect . That is the topic , hostility not to Faith , but to Bibical Faith . I can respect your religion and you , you could have a religion that says Christ is the only way to Heaven , My religion says all roads lead to heaven .
You could be so tolerant and respectfull of me , while I will call you a bigot and narrow because I say you make your god out to be the only one .
I would say in that situation the person with the plural understanding , myself , is really being the narrow minded .
That is what Gary is talking to .
The nicest people I have ever met have been taken to task for showing the love of Christ to people ,
Mick
I blamed the system who encouraged this thing's to happen.
If you all remember Bill Clinton
started all these that "Don't asked'Don't tell in the military
In fact right now 52 Democrat's are ready to pass this Law after the election,the same sexmarriage.
Mostly Democrats favor the Homosexual's & some of them already exposed themselve's out of the closet.It will be scary if Democrats control the white house & the senate. christian's conservatives will all going to be persecuted because of their faith beleif's ,it's happening now
since they controll now the House & the senate.There'll be no more freedom of relegion,freedom of speech & freedom of property.The polygamous will rise up too since they have the right whom they want to love as well as the incest
More crimes on rapes & molestation's will go up since they will allow the rest room now for transgender to use it.Don't misunderstood me that Iam againts these homosexuals,I love them since I have Aunt,uncle & niece who are like them,but they know where the borderline is.
Right on to Mark Chiu...very well put. Our world, by the way, is on track to End Times...when 'right is wrong and wrong is right'. We still need to stand up for 'right' no matter even if God's Word convicts the sinner.
Pat
Snohomish, Washington
Greg
Who is saying the person is putting or needing the blogs here over the word of God ? You seem to take much time in reading and harassing
. You have no comment on some nut cases taking a Bible publisher to court ?
I doubt it is important because I see it as a activist stunt , but indeed by no means to make the assumption of a person listening to a Pastor pass on the information . Sounds quite judgemental to me to make an assumption of someone you do not know .
Mick
Oh, so "Biblical Church" and "Bible beleiving Church" are both really just ways for conservative Christians to denigrate and put down thier more liberal co-religionists. Thanks for clearing that up, Mick!
So, Fowler is going to take on God and His Holy Word. I think its funny. Olympia, WA
Mick,
I appreciate your responses. The fact is, this case and consideration of this case is a complete waste of anyone's time - especially those whose citizenship is in heaven and who are looking for a City whose builder and maker is God.
My real concern is the shallow, silly thinking devolving to plain irrationality, Biblical illiteracy and misguidedness devolving to rank duplicity so commonly found among those who use "christian-ease" and self define themselves as part of a "Biblical" church despite most of the churches having very little to do with the Bible, e.g. utilizing a monoarchial pastorate as an example, etc.
Therefore, since we are called to judge those in the church (whereas God judges those who are outside of the church), my focus is on those in the church. I am a little disappointed with how you have described (sort of a sneer) my effort to simply follow Judeo-Christian values based solely on the Bible. Nevertheless, I appreciate your wanting to push my thinking - I hope my response does the same (as we are called to do - in love and respect).
Greg
Anon 12:12
While I appreciate your concern in Mick's reply, I would like to push "the conversation" forward by eliminating "conservative" and "liberal" among those who submit themselves to Jesus Christ. For us, there should not be either conservative or liberal but Christ who is the all things in all issues.
To allow yourself to devolve to right-wing labels is simply to allow Satan to continue the work of the falling away of the church into partisan, deceptive manipulative politics as opposed to lifting up the name of Jesus Christ as Lord and offering our peace and love to all men of good will (peaceful men).
This is my point about a "Biblical" church - many want to make it seem as if they have the "high ground" when in fact that is simply not the case. Everyone has morals - they simply have different morals. Everyone eschews family values - they are simply different family values.
The real criminals - the thieves - esp. white collar crime and murderers - esp. those who oppress and suppress - are in a class of their own. Most peaceful human beings easily recognize the difference on a civil level.
Just a thought.
Greg
"Everyone has morals - they simply have different morals."
True, but there's only One who DEFINES morals, regardless of what morals individuals choose to invent/believe, and He's given us a book to instruct us on those moral so we can learn the truth, be more like him, and enjoy the benefits of doing so.
Personal morals matter very little; alignment of ones morals to be in agreement with the morals of the one who defines morals (i.e. alignment with reality) is what's important.
Using a worldly analogy, if the city creates a law that says you can't use a cell phone while driving, then that's a law by which you must live. You can agree with this or not, but it just doesn't matter what you believe when you get a ticket. Even if you don't like it and don't understand what the big deal is, it would still benefit you to align yourself with the rules you're supposed to follow (i.e. truth/reality). In fact, it would benefit you in two ways:
1. You won't get cops mad at you (i.e. get a ticket), so you'll be blessed by your obedience by not having to be disciplined (which most people don't like). Self displine is usually preferred by most, if they have a choice, rather than external discipline.
2. It might just save your life in the end, but you won't know that until that end comes, at which time it may be too late.
Alex
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