Greeting from Archbischop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

Greeting from Archbischop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

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Would Jesus Discriminate?

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1. Newsletter December 2011
(About us/News)
... from this truth. But as we start a new year cycle within the liturgical calendar, we are all reminded that there’s an inherent cycle to life. It comes and it goes. It’s like the ebb and flow of the tide ...
... the institute is affiliated, fall within the Christian faith, their interpretation of the scripture, Christian values and to what is referred to as ‘the Truth’, are not universal for all Christians. They ...
... which the institute is affiliated, fall within the Christian faith, their interpretation of the scripture, Christian values and to what is referred to as ‘the Truth’, are not universal for all Christians. ...
... few, may continue to inspire all of us in our quest to make truth our weapon of choice in the battle for freedom. This Advent season I call on the Members and Friends of Metropolitan Community Churches ...
... truth is, it isn't easy.  But we have an example of its truest and purest form, and while we may not reach the heights or the depths of love that Jesus did, we have, in his example, the foundations ...
A responsive and accountable democracy that can meet the basic needs of our people is built upon transparency and the free flow of information. The gains of South Africans’ struggle for freedom are threatened ...
7. MCC Impact August 2010 (1)
(About us/News)
... the UK entitled "Queer and Catholic: Some Musings on the Papal Visit".  MCC San Diego (California) is using Rev. Elder Troy Perry's book 10 Spiritual Truths for Successful Living for Gays and Lesbians ...
... down. The anti-Apartheid leader has announced that he will withdraw from public life beginning this October.  Tutu first came to international prominence as a powerful voice in South Africa's Truth ...
... today is not the attempt to rectify inequality among those called by God into service.  The most serious and grave wound faced is the refusal to honestly and truthfully address the reality of pedophilia ...
... And this has inspired me greatly.   I am mindful of the many ways human beings can distort honest intent and how 'religion' can suppress the truth about God.  But through this experience thus ...
... any lessening of our relationships and commitments through external or internal pressures. Together, we stand as Light, braving the winds of misinformation and unknowing. Together, we stand as Truth in ...
... is particularly apposite today: ‘New occasions teach new duties, time makes ancient good uncouth, they must upward still and onward, who would keep abreast of truth.’1 Jesus brought a new ...
13. The Thorn In My Side Is Not Being Gay...
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... people’s opinions take away the joy of living the life we have been given in Him. He was very clear that if you live a life of truth, integrity and follow His Way of Love, people will judge you harshly ...
14. Call Me By My True Names
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... anything onboard that does not resonate with our truth, rather I speak collectively in a sense of solidarity with each of you as a child of humanity, a queer, and one on the Way of Christ, but still learning.  ...
15. MCC Impact May 2009 (1)
(About us/News)
... Hope MCC (Athens), The Journey MCC (Conyers), Truth Center MCC (Atlanta) ... and Tennessee ... MCC Knoxville and The Rock MCC (Chattanooga) ... gathered at First MCC of Atlanta for a wonderful weekend.  ...
... by the principles of the Human Rights Declaration is unacceptable Renato Sabbadini, Co-secretary general of ILGA: The truth is that while the differences in sexual orientation and gender ...
17. MCC Impact April 2009 (2)
(About us/News)
... led by financial advisor Jana White of Agape MCC (Ft. Worth, Texas), focused on the unique planning needs of LBGT families.   "Lies that have shaped you and the truth that can remake you" ...
18. Conversations at the Tomb
(Spirituality/Sermons)
...    Don't hold onto me sounds kind of harsh, doesn't it?  But it reveals the truth of the resurrection.   You see, resurrection is not going back to a former time and picking up where ...
19. MCC Reach January 2009
(About us/News)
... stars! O Jesus! Thou that art peace and life and light and truth, hear and grant our prayers. This present day has been made holy by thy mystic baptism, whereby thou didst sanctify those ...
20. MCC Impact November 2008 (2)
(About us/News)
... Rainbow Walkers of MCC Lubbock (Texas) participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.   MCC Anchorage (Alaska) hosted the director of TWO (Truth Wins Out) as a speaker and workshop presenter ...
... leaves come out, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the Promised one is near, right at the door. The truth is, before this generation has passed ...
... community organizations and faith communities.   The truth is this: From the Stonewall Rebellion to the marches in the streets of Naz, India today, trans people have been and continue to be at ...
... Coming Out Project (Read more ). A Coming Out Prayer Loving God of truth and justice, We take these moments of truth in community with one another to stand united before you.   We come, ...
24. Experimenting with Christianities
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... experiment with the Way, the Truth and the Life that He embodies. When we think of the great freedom and honour we have been given to undertake this human/God experiment, the concept of Christianities ...
25. Biblical Evidence
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... sexual minorities. The truth of these texts threatens some of our society’s deepest prejudices, and their positive messages are usually ignored. It is our hope they will bring comfort and refreshment ...
26. No fems? No fairies? (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:10)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... of God.” In this passage there are two key phrases relevant to our discussion. First there is the reference to “effeminate” persons, which is often viewed as a reference to nelly gay men. In truth, ...
27. What was the sin of Sodom? (Genesis 19 and Jude 7)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... of homosexuality, because they assume all homosexuality takes the form shown in this story. In truth, this story is at most a condemnation of homosexual rape. And, as other Scriptures affirm, it is ...
28. Idol Worship and Rejection of God. (Romans 1:21-28)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. “For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for ...
29. The early church welcomed a gay man. (Acts 8:26-40)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... Tribe, Michael S. Piazza in Holy Homosexuals: The Truth About Being Gay or Lesbian and Christian, Second Edition (Sources of Hope Publishing House, Dallas, Texas, 1995), David F. Greenberg in The Construction ...
30. Jesus affirmed a gay couple. (Matthew 8:5-13)
(Spirituality/Would Jesus Discriminate?)
... went. But the centurion probably figured if Jesus was powerful enough to heal his lover, he was also powerful enough to see through any half-truths. So the centurion approaches Jesus and bows before him. ...
... laws  of truth and attraction is a smart, well-acted and unexpected love story. Newfest NY 2008 - Audience Award Best Feature Film 2008 New Now Next Awards - LOGO  - Audience Choice for ...
32. Gay Cinema : Coming of Age
(About us/News)
... best friend Jonathan lets slip that Alex is gay and a whole new world of possibilities and farce ensues. As a light romp through romance, truth and attraction, Out at the Wedding is smart, funny and unexpected ...
33. Dreaming Faith Communities
(Spirituality/Word for Word)
... when they choose to worship together in Spirit and in Truth. Perhaps this prophecy from nearly 2500 years ago remains our charge and promise today:  "If you get rid of unfair practices,    ...
34. Shaking The Foundations!
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... appoint a gay person to his cabinet. Now, the truth is that he probably already has gay people in his cabinet and just doesn't know it; we really are everywhere. Meanwhile, the reality is that no LGBT ...
... have been trying to revert my sexuality through therapies and even witchery! "By reading my message one can wonder why I haven't rebelled against all of this yet. The truth is I don't accept ...
... considers the importance of some meetings; such was the case with the initial meeting with Rev. Max, Yet his follow-up mail said, "To say the truth, if it was not for Christ our Lord through Sharon ...
37. Joseph's Dreams
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... between human being and the truth is a story."  What do we know of Joseph's story?  Not much, really. He is a man caught in the middle of something really huge. We have to imagine the internal ...
... as Pastor of MCC Toronto (Ontario, Canada).   For their 6th Anniversary, Truth Center MCC (Atlanta, Georgia) hosted a gathering of LGBT accepting and affirming church leaders, as well as civic, social ...
... it in ourselves. We must allow truth and freedom to breathe in us. We must find the ways to live as Christians in a religiously pluralistic world, and to live in peace and mutual respect.   Hanks ...
40. My Sheep Hear My Voice
(Spirituality/Sermons)
... Pride event here in Jamaica, and that as you have the courage to come out and be visible, the truth will set you free!   I am humbled to be with you, because I live in a place of safety in Sarasota, ...
... for his courage in practicing the truthfulness and fidelity he has long preached. As an obviously gifted and qualified church leader, he should be held in high esteem for responding unhesitatingly to God's ...
... will also be performed at the Sober in the Sun Conference, since it portrays the drama, honesty, stories, laughter, tears, truth, and healing of an AA meeting. Rev. Dr. Ana R. Vargas is the Contract Manager/SHINE ...
... not deny a truth that we are certain is from God. We will not play politics with human lives." Today, as the spiritual and pastoral leaders of Metropolitan Community :   We urge... the Anglican ...
44. From the MCC Board of Elders
(About us/News)
...   Connie Meadows has worked tirelessly to provide the most accurate set of statistics in regard to church attendance, membership and offerings that we may ever have had. We vowed to embrace the truth ...
... While viewed throughout much of the world as a vacation paradise for its pristine beaches, the sad truth is that Jamaica harbors the world's highest murder rate. Over the past several years, Metropolitan ...
... God of Justice and Grace, help us trust that our interrelatedness will lead us to true mutuality. Help us to be voices and forces for freedom, truth, and the dignity of every person. Help us remember, ...
47. John's Third Letter
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
  3 John Chapter 1 (1) The elder to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth. (2) Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers. (3) For I rejoiced greatly, ...
48. John's Second Letter
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
  2 John Chapter 1 (1) The elder, to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all those who know the truth; (2) for the truth's sake, which remains in us, ...
49. John's First Letter
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... don't tell the truth. (7) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. (8) If we say that ...
50. Peter's Second Letter
(Bible/New Testament (World English Bible))
... into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. (12) Therefore I will not be negligent to remind you of these things, though you know them, and are established in the present truth. (13) ...

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