The notion of Philip baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch without demanding a confession of faith stands as an act of radical inclusion. Adam Allen breaks it down in this study of Acts 8:26-40. https://t.co/qzOV2A4fEn
Fun fact: Nowhere in the Bible are “homosexuality” or same-sex committed and loving relationships condemned — and neither is trans identity. Period. Full stop. https://t.co/cM4e0GEqLu
Deuteronomy 23:1 is a common "verse grenade" lobbed at #trans people as proof that God opposes gender-confirming surgeries. But the truth is something else entirely. https://t.co/wR9ePskolS
We may wear many hats through life, but Jesus only wore one: A reminder that we're each uniquely and wonderfully made in the image of God, and that is enough. https://t.co/OZ6Uc2ZVZF
What if the whole point of the #afterlife could be to leisurely commune with whoever you care about, with none of the usual worries about time or calorie counts? https://t.co/oq6LtphCgA
Society teaches us to live in selfishness, not solidarity. Spiritual formation can help us love others as we love ourselves — by tending to their flourishing. https://t.co/DePRw5eHLF
When we believe in a world of harmony, happiness, plenty, prosperity, peace and right action — more than fear, anger and despair — we will see it come to pass. https://t.co/JoYIejilFB
If you've been avoiding the runaway streaming hit "The Chosen" (premiering on cable TV this Sunday) because you're turned off by its evangelical roots, you're missing out. https://t.co/Kqfu73XpqG
For LGBTQ+ people debating whether to wait for an abusive denomination to change: That change could come slowly, and there are alternatives available right now. https://t.co/LxDQxIPQc3
Women's colleges such as #Wellesley who struggle to embrace the full spectrum of gender identity might find inspiration in the Bible's historic affirmation of it, says Rev. Irene Monroe, a Wellesley grad. https://t.co/yycfDaGZHe
The U.S. political party that loathes #LGBTQ+ people or anyone opposing the patriarchy isn't dumb. They've just perfected the mind games that get their agenda across. https://t.co/rU1EKKWK8Q
Even affirming churches see LGBTQ+ people as a theological issue to be discussed and voted on, "allowing" queer people to join them after a time of deliberation. https://t.co/IOPlizwmTC
No matter how many times #PatRobertson said horrible things about LGBTQ+ people (and many others) in Jesus' name, he was always — and forever will be remembered as — one of the worst representations of Christianity ever to have had the impact that he did. https://t.co/hTbf3S7sD7
"Now I know I've been gay my whole life. I just didn't know what to see or how to feel. I didn't have any examples. I honestly didn't know I could love a woman." https://t.co/r36NsBEfDa
#Affirming churches that truly believe LGBTQ+ people are wonderfully and uniquely made in the image of God should exhibit these 5 key signs of genuine welcome. https://t.co/YxjfJ1he0N
The updated edition includes new terminology, updated statistics and new congregational materials, and a new foreword by @jamiebruesehoff and @TheRealRebekah. https://t.co/mZPubYotwv
What kind of miracles would humanity have worked if the early Christians had focused on helping those in need rather than concocting a #resurrection sales pitch?
#EasterMonday
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In the Eucharist is the truth the world didn't end on Good Friday. Christ died and rose. The Eucharist is a grateful meal. The Table of the Lord is open to us.
#EasterSunday#ResurrectionSunday
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