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Controversial Points About Christians and the LGBT+ Community Church doctrine on LGBT+ issues varies widely among different Christian denominations and traditions. Here’s a general overview of how some major Christian denominations approach these issues as of my last training cut-off in September 2021. Please note that this is a very broad overview, and individual congregations … Continue reading “Church Doctrine: Christians and the LGBT+ Community”

Controversial Points About Christians and the LGBT+ Community Biblical interpretation, often called hermeneutics, is the process of understanding and applying the teachings of the Bible. There are several key principles involved, such as the need to consider historical context, cultural context, genre, the author’s intent, and the larger biblical narrative. Interpretation of specific passages related … Continue reading “Biblical Interpretation: Christians and the LGBT+ Community”

The intersection of Christianity and the LGBT+ community can be a sensitive and controversial topic. Different people, communities, and denominations within Christianity hold a variety of beliefs, attitudes, and approaches towards LGBT+ issues. Here are a few points of contention: Biblical Interpretation: Some Christian interpretations of the Bible argue that homosexual behavior is considered sinful … Continue reading “Controversial Points About Christians and the LGBT+ Community”

Key Points on the Position of the Christian Churches in the United States on the War Pragmatism, in general terms, is a philosophical tradition that began in the United States in the late 19th century. It holds that the truth or meaning of an idea or a proposition lies in its observable practical consequences rather … Continue reading “Pragmatism in the Face of War”

Key Points on the Position of the Christian Churches in the United States on the War The concept of prophetic peace justice within Christianity involves an active pursuit of peace and justice, based on the prophetic tradition found in the Bible. Prophets, in both the Old and New Testaments, often challenged the status quo, critiqued … Continue reading “Prophetic Peace Justice in the Face of War”

Key Points on the Position of the Christian Churches in the United States on the War The Holy War or Crusade Theory is a controversial and often-criticized perspective in Christian theology that frames war as a means to propagate or defend the faith. It can also be seen as a way to combat perceived evils … Continue reading “Holy War or Crusade Theory”

Key Points on the Position of the Christian Churches in the United States on the War Pacifism against war Active nonviolence, also known as nonviolent resistance, is a strategy for social change that rejects the use of physical violence. Instead, it employs methods of protest, persuasion, noncooperation, and nonviolent intervention to achieve its goals. Nonviolent … Continue reading “Active Nonviolence or Nonviolent Resistance in the face of war”

Key Points on the Position of the Christian Churches in the United States on the War Pacifism against war Conditional pacifism, also sometimes referred to as contingent pacifism, is the belief that violence, and particularly war, is fundamentally immoral but may be justified under certain extreme circumstances. This is in contrast to absolute pacifism, which … Continue reading “Conditional pacifism in the face of war”

Key Points on the Position of the Christian Churches in the United States on the War Pacifism against war Absolute pacifism is a doctrine or belief that any form of violence or war is morally unacceptable, regardless of the circumstances. Those who subscribe to this form of pacifism adhere to nonviolence in all situations, even … Continue reading “Absolute pacifism in the face of war”

Key Points on the Position of the Christian Churches in the United States on the War Pacifism is a philosophical and political principle or ethic that opposes war and violence as a means of settling disputes or gaining advantage. Pacifism can be based on moral, religious, or pragmatic grounds. In the context of Christianity, it … Continue reading “Pacifism against war”