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I was a closeted gay guy who attended the very conservative, evangelical Church of christian speaker who used to be gay chic 2009 Nazarenewhich for all intents and purposes is the little brother to the United Methodist Churchboth of which are under the Wesleyan — Arminianism faith tradition.

Whenever there is a situation that is hard to reconcile the first place a Wesleyan gets help is from the Bible. We approach the situation using the Wesleyan Quadrilaterala four-pronged test that helps us make sense of it. The Wesleyan Quadrilateral views the situation in the context of scripture, experience, reason and tradition.

The pro-gay texts would negate the importance of scripture and emphasize experience. He approaches the topic by placing high value to the role of scripture. The same way Wesleyans view it. He continues to balances that high value of scripture; with his experience of growing up a gay Christian in Kansas; defers to church tradition on its application of celibacy, marriage, and sexual orientation; and walks you through the reason and logic of supporting the case for same-sex marriage.

This book could be the new benchmark in which all conversations about Christianity and homosexuality start. The topic of homosexuality inside the Church is not without controversy. Critics are already saying that Harvard educated Vines has misused biblical hermeneutics how scholars interpret the Bible in order to manipulate his readers.

Doing so unites us. This lines up perfectly with the Wesleyan doctrine of social holiness. My hope is that God and the Gay Christian will help people who are struggling to reconcile their personal faith with human sexuality like I was before I came out. Or maybe it will encourage people who are on the fence about this issue to boldly step out and engage in ways that help restore broken relationships and invite more people to the Table, and into the great circle dance.

Norman, Okla. He was suspended for 30 days after which he will be defrocked if he does not fully intend to obey all of the Book of Discipline for the UMC. During these times of growing polarization between believers, we need to acknowledge that the Church, is hurting, broken and in need of the redeeming work of Christ.

We find healing and reconciliation when we share the broken body and shed blood of Jesus. Christ has set the table and invited all to partake. How do should we respond when a person or group of people feel as if they are lesser at the same table? We should respond in love.

Love for his son caused Rev. Schaefer to act and love calls us, the Body of Christ, to act by erasing the superficial lines that divide us e. Love does not discriminate. Love does not play favorites. Love will not only win, it will prevail. Nazarene Ally applauds the efforts of allies, such as Rev.

Schaefer, who not only preaches love, but also puts it into practice.

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His words and deeds are the embodiment of Christ bringing about the Kingdom. We thanks those in our sister organization, Reconciling Ministries Network RMNfor their efforts to expose this trial and verdict for what it is, but also provide a model for how a denomination can move forward as more RMN communities are being added daily.

Our prayers are with Rev. Schaefer, and his family during this period of reflection that they will not lose hope during this difficult time.