The Challenge of Celibacy in the Gay Christian Movement

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The belief that celibacy is impossible has gained traction within the ReVoice conference, leading to the idea that while God loves individuals, repentance is necessary when failing in celibacy. Refusing the concept of progressive sanctification in celibate gay Christian circles is seen as a denial of the power of resurrection in Christianity. The speaker asserts that denying core doctrines of the Christian faith indicates a departure from true Christianity, creating a significant theological issue. The speaker distances themselves from individuals who hold differing beliefs, emphasizing the existence of different 'religions' within Christianity. The emphasis on clear communication in addressing these theological differences is underscored.

What does it mean to be a human being created in the image of God? In the brave new world of today, that’s a loaded question. Modern culture in the West has affirmed a radical reinvention of the self that was barely imaginable when J. Gresham Machen wrote Christianity & Liberalism in 1923. Not only is LGBTQ ideology inescapable—in schools, books, movies, fashion, sports, even beer and car commercials. It has become a dogma of the mainstream. And yet, as radical as this seems, there are prescient notes throughout Machen’s 100 year old book, words from his time that can help us make sense of our own. Principles that help us to take every thought captive, even in a world that insists on allegiance to being everything we want to be, whenever we want it, on demand. . . Politics. Technology. Identity. Power. Science. Everything seems to be changing. So why not faith? Visit christianityandliberalism.com for more on the book, audiobook, and show. Music: “Line in the Sand (C&L)” by Timothy Brindle Produced by Nobody Special Wrath and Grace Records Music Licensing Codes: NLBIDNZFO0KSQJKB KJNJEKWBCFMJQ9GI