Jufarius87 Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 Not I. However Im posting in this thread because I am interested in the various ways the LGBT crowd reconciles their orientation to the larger portion of Christian history and theology. Most of the dialogues I've listened to follow a formula something like... Conservative Evangelical or Catholic: The Old Testament clearly states homosexuality is an abomination... [Throws a few verses out] Liberal Protestant/LGBT advocate: The Old Testament Also has rules against pork, shellfish.... [Throws out a few verses with the apparent intention of making the OT look silly] *bloodshed ensues* In other words the debate seems to be reduced to a rigid battle of strict fundamentalism on the right versus belittling our own heritage on the left. I dont want to debate so much as to simply find more thoroughly thought out opinions on the matter. Partially because I am going to a graduate school where this is a very serious and popular issue.
tenorcervantes Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 I just recently wrote an essay titled, "Premodern Origins of Homophobia: Christian Intolerance of Homosexuality in Premodern Europe" that addresses your question. I argue that church stances against homosexuality came with a rise of asceticism and with the roles medieval men were supposed to play. I would be happy to send you the essay if you would like!! Just email me at vdcervantes@gmail.com and I will get that out to you.
Jufarius87 Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 RE tenor: Just sent you an email, looking forward to the paper. RE recon: hmmm Yale 10', LGBT, and UCC leanings... If you wouldnt mind another 3 years in new haven Yale Divinity sounds like a perfect fit for you.
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