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Re: LGBT Theology: What does the Bible say?

Vicky Beeching — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 06:25:23 -0000

Peter - baffled by your comments. I've said very clearly that I will outline my views, and have specified when, where and how. I've also provided numerous books that explain my view - the above list does so very adequately. All I'm saying is that a blogging format is very limited, and I'm not willing to let people damage one another through cavalier commenting. So I'm choosing not to do a verse-by-verse blog series. I have committed to explaining my approach to the Bible elsewhere, so I have no clue why you are claiming I am ducking out of anything. Like I said, baffled by your comments. Anyway, each to their own...have a good day.

Re: LGBT Theology: What does the Bible say?

Vicky Beeching — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 05:44:28 -0000

Peter - I've clearly stated above that I will lay out my verse-by-verse interpretation in the book I am writing. I have also provided numerous resources in my post that do go verse-by-verse. On that basis, I have literally no idea why you are claiming I am "running away from engaging with it". You say "if you're not willing to work through the verses like a good evangelical would and could.." - which is a totally unfounded comment. I've made it clear that the Biblical texts are hugely important to me, hence why I am doing a PhD in this area, recommending a long reading list for people, and committing to writing a book that goes through these passages, as well as taking public speaking dates. Simply because I'm not willing to host that kind of discussion in the context of a blog series does not mean I don't take the verses seriously. It's simply that I don't think my blog is a constructive place for that conversation. So I have no idea how you can conclude from this post that I am in any way running away from debating the Bible. Quite the opposite - I value the Bible, and people, so much that I want to ensure any debate I host happens in the healthiest and best format possible. And while I love blogging, I'm not convinced it is the best vehicle for that for the reasons that this post clearly explains.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 13:26:29 -0000

Thanks so much Leigh Ann

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:53:59 -0000

Michael, you are brilliant :)

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:52:22 -0000

Thanks Suzie

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:48:42 -0000

Thanks Jenna...let me know if my future posts answer your questions. And do stay in touch - I read all these comments, so you can always message me via them.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:46:45 -0000

Thank you Nicky, it means so much to hear your story.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:45:08 -0000

Thank you so much Margaret

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:41:05 -0000

Thank you so much Lizzie. That comment really made my day. Cheering you on in what you're doing and the bravery you're displaying. Feel free to email me via the contact page on my website if you want to know good places to find support.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:31:11 -0000

Sam - feel free to drop me a line via the contact page on my website should you wish to talk about this. I feel the post I published was very relevant to my own decision to speak out in favour of same-sex marriage. If you don't agree, then you're welcome to your own opinion clearly, but I struggle to see how someone is not allowed to bring their own story into a blog series about their own theological journey.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:29:29 -0000

Thanks Paul

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:29:20 -0000

Thanks Steve

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:25:16 -0000

Thanks Paul

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:10:33 -0000

Thanks Jade.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:06:30 -0000

Well said jade. Agreed.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:06:11 -0000

Marty, that all depends on whether you think same-sex relationships are 'sin'. I don't, whereas you do, so we would differ on that.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:05:12 -0000

Thanks Mike

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:00:22 -0000

Thanks Maddy :)

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 10:47:32 -0000

A great book and one I'll be referring to on here.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 28 May 2014 10:45:56 -0000

That depends on how you define sin. I don't see same-sex relationships as sin, so on that basis I haven't downgraded my view of sin or of redepmtion, thus I have not lost "the wonder of the cross" :)

Re: LGBT Theology #1

Vicky Beeching — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:07:39 -0000

Thanks Peter. Have just added a few extra sentences in to clarify that was what I meant - I just forgot to clearly outline it in this post. Thanks for picking that up.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 02:26:21 -0000

Grateful for your comment. I agree, the approach to the Bible on this needs to be thorough and respectful of the authority within its pages. Looking forward to hearing your reflections on the posts to come.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 02:24:58 -0000

Thanks Gareth. As you say, tolerance really matters and differences can be really useful in helping us think things through together. I appreciate your comment.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 02:21:09 -0000

Thanks. I'm meaning both. But the issue I am facing backlash on is the religious/theological support of same-sex marriage.

Re: My support of same-sex marriage

Vicky Beeching — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 19:43:29 -0000

If you have specific questions you'd like me to cover in future blogs on the topic, just let me know in your comments and I'll do my best to address them all over the coming weeks and months.