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Gender Confusion and a Sermon from Genesis

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Overnight your Gospel-preaching church could change from being “a cool place to worship” to being branded as a church of bigotry and hate. That’s what happened at The Crossing in Columbia, Missouri — and it could happen anywhere. A Sermon on Gender Draws Criticism and National Attention On Sunday, October 13, Pastor Keith Simon preached a message on Genesis 1:27 as part of a new series on Genesis. His topic was gender. The sermon was thoughtful, welcoming, and non-judgmental. In an attempt to speak to the issue of gender confusion, the tone was one of respect and compassion. However, he did affirm the biblical teaching that God created only two genders: male and female. He ended with a series of questions including: “Are we sure that erasing the concept of father and mother and substituting parent 1 and parent 2 — are we sure that this is good for families?” “Are we sure that it is fair for sports to have biological males [who transitioned to female] compete with biological w

Qld to outlaw 'gay conversion therapy'

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Practices intended to change or suppress someone's sexual orientation or gender identity will be outlawed in Queensland, Australia. This is a Labor Government who are pro-homosexual marriage and pro-homosexual adoption who are not even allowing a confused child to receive counseling after being influenced by the LGBT agenda. THIS IS CHILD ABUSE The confused health minister Steven Miles said the following; "So-called gay conversion therapies will be made illegal and health practitioners caught carrying them out will face fines and time behind bars under a new law.  The practices are immoral, unethical and have long been discredited by the medical sector." Yet many would say homosexual and gay marriage is immoral and wrong.   On what basis does Steven Miles make his immoral claims? There are many who want to leave the homosexual lifestyle choice and need help but this minister has banned all help. This minister will apply a massive financial penalty if you do

Toronto’s Catholic schools bow to the Rainbow Mafia

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The Toronto Catholic District School Board, after a long and heated debate, voted to adopt four gender terms into its code of conduct: "gender identity," "gender expression," "family status," and "marital status".  The chairman of the board, who supported the 8 to 4 vote, stated that "we need to celebrate our differences and make sure our children from the LGBTQ community and families from the LGBTQ community are supported and welcomed".  This view, however, is contrary to that of the archdiocese, which responded: "We do not accept the view of the human person which underlies this terminology since that view is not compatible with our faith." This is a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth. Students at Catholic schools are equally protected by law and school policy from unjust discrimination, ridicule, and assault and battery. Since everyone is equally protected, there is no need to give special attention to any s

Catholic priest denies Communion to local ‘married’ homosexual judge

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A Catholic priest in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, has reportedly denied Holy Communion to a county judge because of her having contracted a so-called “marriage” with another woman. According to a report on the website Wood TV, Father Scott Nolan of St. Stephen Catholic Church recently contacted Judge Sara Smolenski by telephone to inform her that because of her “marriage” she could not receive Communion. Smolenski claims: “The way he said it was ‘because you’re married to Linda in the state of Michigan, you cannot accept [C]ommunion,’ that’s how he said it.” Michigan Catholic priest denies Communion to local ‘married’ homosexual judge    Bishop David Walkowiak, Bishop Walkowiak, Canon 915, Catholic, Fr. Scott Nolan, Homosexuality, Michigan, Sara Smolenski, Scott Nolan According to a report on the website Wood TV, Father Scott Nolan of St. Stephen Catholic Church recently contacted Judge Sara Smolenski by telephone to inform her that because of her “marriage” she could not rec

Thankless

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It’s that time of year when being grateful rises to the top of our priority list — for most of us, that is. Sadly, some people are simply ungrateful, and proudly so. When we see the deep division in our culture, the mob mentality consuming many people, an absence of gratitude — to other humans and, more importantly, to God — appears to be a huge stumbling block. Actually, ingratitude forms a core ingredient of the “LGBT” community, the pro-abortion movement, and the left in general. It contrasts sharply with the path along which we are led as Christians. Where does the unrepentant heart go if we allow it? In Scripture, we know that human hearts are “deceitful and desperately wicked” (Jeremiah 17:9). But when we let the Lord into our lives, radical and positive transformation takes place. Among homosexuals and the gender-rebellious, parents and genetic heritage are often held in contempt. Heterosexuals are nicknamed “breeders” among these enlightened sexual rebels. It doesn’t en

Pastor promotes gay Jesus

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In sending out a tweet about the Gospel reading from Friday’s Mass, Fr. James Martin, SJ chose to share a painting drawn from a series of blasphemous homoerotic works depicting the life of Jesus as if he were a gay man. “Gospel: Today Jesus drives the money-changers from the Temple (Lk 19). NT scholars say this was one of the main events that precipitated his execution,” tweeted the Jesuit. “Yet Jesus is not cowed by opponents. Another Gospel says ‘zeal’ for his Father's house ‘consumes him.’”  And Fr. Martin knew exactly what he was doing because in a later tweet he credited the artist: “Image, Douglas Blanchard.” While this painting is jarring because an effeminate Jesus is depicted turning over the money changers’ tables in a contemporary setting, other paintings in the series show an overtly sexualized version of Jesus in various Gospel stories.   The painting is one of a set of 24 by homosexual artist Douglas Blanchard, used to illustrate a book titled, “The Passion

Canada’s largest newspaper: Catholic schools must back LGBT ‘rights’ or risk losing public funding

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Canada’s largest newspaper threatened Catholic schools in an editorial that unless they get in line with homosexuality and transgender “rights,” support will only grow for an end to their public funding. The Toronto Star’s Monday editorial also excoriated beleaguered Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) trustee Mike Del Grande and called for the board to censure him.  Del Grande — along with Teresa Lubinski, Garry Tanuan and Nancy Crawford — voted November 7 after months of bitter debate not to add “gender identity, gender expression, family status and marital status” to the TCDSB’s code of conduct as prohibited grounds for discrimination. The many delegates and opponents of the policy change argued that adding the terms endorses spurious gender ideology in Catholic schools in contravention of Catholic teaching, leading to great harm to students. But eight trustees led by chair Maria Rizzo voted to include the terms, arguing that the board had to follow a ministry

Woman sues Fuller seminary after she was expelled for lesbian marriage

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The progressive culture says marriage is an institution between two consenting adults, no matter their gender. But Christian culture has yet to capitulate, continuing to abide by the biblical vision for marriage being between one man and one woman. Now, a Texas woman who was set to graduate from Fuller Theological Seminary is suing the school for discrimination after they expelled her last year for marrying another woman. The plaintiff — Joanna Maxon of Fort Worth, Texas — was nearing the completion of her masters of arts degree in theology at the California-based seminary when she received a letter in the mail notifying her that she had been expelled from the school for violating the school's sexual standards "I was approaching the end and looking forward to graduation and all that stuff," the 53-year-old woman told NBC News. "To have that taken away unexpectedly — I was a really good student — I was devastated by it." According to the Los Angeles

Archbishop Defends Words on Same-Sex Marriage: No One Can ‘Update the Faith’

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The Anglican Archbishop of the Diocese of Sydney, Australia, has come under fire for recent statements he made regarding the church’s position on same-sex unions. While it is not surprising that people have found Archbishop Glenn Davies’ words offensive, many news outlets have ignored the context of his speech as they have reported on it. “My own view,” said Archbishop Glenn Davies In his presidential address at the 51st Synod of the Diocese of Sydney, “is that if people wish to change the doctrine of our Church, they should start a new church or join a church more aligned to their views—but do not ruin the Anglican Church by abandoning the plain teaching of Scripture. Please leave us.” Why Did Archbishop Glenn Davies Say That? At the beginning of his speech, Archbishop Davies spent more than 20 minutes discussing the gravity of the bishop’s role, as well as the actions of specific bishops in the Anglican church. The office of the bishop, said Davies, finds its basis in Paul’

Intimidate & Shame LGBT tactics

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Leaders of the LGBT community have largely abandoned any attempt to rationalize or debate their agenda. Rather, they seek to impose it through intimidation and shaming, and the exercise of raw political power. They are determined to use this power to shut down organizations and groups that help people wishing to leave the LGBT lifestyle, and they want to shut down any attempt to oppose the imposition of their gender ideology. There are a number of groups in the country, many of them Christian ministries, that work to help members of the LGBT community to leave that lifestyle. Very often, these ministries are led by people who themselves are former homosexuals.   There is considerably less support for gender-confused individuals struggling to better understand the issues and research information that raises questions or doubts about transgenderism.   These two things have something in common – helping people leave the LGBT lifestyle and questioning the science of transge

LGBT ‘Pride’ Masses taking over multiple Catholic dioceses in England

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The Catholic Diocese of Salford in north-west England has become the latest of multiple Catholic dioceses around the United Kingdom to begin hosting “LGBT+ Masses.” In Salford, as in the other dioceses, the LGBT+ Masses enjoy the support of their respective local bishops. Advertisements for the Masses have become widely available in churches and on various official parish and diocesan websites. Many of these advertisements are emblazoned with the rainbow flag or popular Catholic images such as crosses or the Sacred Heart filled with rainbow colors. Several of the groups involved in organizing these Masses take part in their local homosexual “pride” events. In none of the advertisements or official publications about these Masses is the Catholic Church’s authoritative,  constant teaching that homosexual sexual acts are inherently sinful  made clear.  Playing a key role in the promotion and support of many of these Masses is the group “ Quest .” Quest  states  on its website th