Monthly Archives: December 2010

Can a Homosexual Be a Christian? Can a Christian Be Homosexual?

This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series To Treat One Another As Humans

Is there such a thing as a gay or lesbian Christian? Of course there is. I know that I myself am a saved sinner, so I am certain there are lesbians and gays who are Christians. I’m acquainted with more than one who say that they are, and one in particular for whom there is …

December 10, 2010 – 7:05 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Life and Choices | Comments (4)

To Treat One Another As Humans, Part 2b

This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series To Treat One Another As Humans

My plans to complete this series have been delayed by a medical emergency in our extended family, which has necessitated an unexpected trip out of state and a lot of time in prayer and family decision-making. It was always going to be a difficult topic to write on. These events in a way bring the …

December 7, 2010 – 8:34 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Life and Choices | Comments (20)

“When Good becomes Evil”

They say the homosexual “marriage” issue is a purely private matter that won’t affect anyone else’s life or marriage. Don’t believe it. One of the most eye-opening features of the Perry v. Schwarzenegger trial – the trial where a few people in California are trying to redefine marriage for the entire nation to include homosexual …

December 7, 2010 – 4:56 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Life and Choices | Tagged , , | Comments (30)

To Treat One Another As Humans: Part 2a

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series To Treat One Another As Humans

I have recently urged gay rights advocates To Treat One Another As Humans. We Christians need reminders at times, too. Our public face in the gay-rights controversy is dominated by the message of “You Can’t Do That!” We don’t entirely control how the media portray us, but we can at least be sure that we’re …

December 2, 2010 – 11:30 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Deep Social Change, Ethics, Life and Choices, The Faith | Tagged , | Comments (12)

“Petition to Steve Jobs and Apple”

I urge you to study this page from the Manhattan Declaration carefully, decide whether it reflects your beliefs, and if so, to indicate your agreement by signing the petition. Here is an excerpt: Despite the claims of some, the Declaration does not promote hate or homophobia. It is not anti-gay. Rather, it proclaims that all …

December 2, 2010 – 4:40 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Deep Social Change, Life and Choices | Comments (9)

Facts, Values and “Your Personal Beliefs”

In discussion on To Treat One Another As Humans at Evangel (the parallel post to this one), Jayhuck said (comment #118), I believe legislating you’re [sic] personal religious beliefs is wrong. Hold onto your beliefs, pass them onto your children, just don’t force everyone to live under your religious rules. In response I asked him …

December 1, 2010 – 12:37 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Life and Choices, Thinking Christianly | Comments (40)