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Christians must be honest enough to recognize that the modern secular understanding of sexual orientation has legitimate insights that we can appropriate in a way consistent with evangelical theology, Scripture, and the Christian tradition . Christians in general, and evangelicals in particular, must admit that we have often had a very superficial understanding of sexuality. We assumed for centuries that people simply chose their pattern of sexual interest .  The modern secular concept of sexual orientation suggests that every single human being who has reached the age of sexual maturity is characterized by a specific pattern of sexual interest that includes sexual arousal , sexual fantasy , sexual expectation, and a hope for specific sexual fulfillment.  From the vantage point of biblical theology and orthodox pastoral counsel, the modern notion of sexual orientation helps us see how deeply situated matters of sexual interest, sexual arousal, and sexual fulfillment really a

We can " agree to disagree " in the sense that the issue is likely destined to be one of lasting disagreement. If we are committed to Scripture, human flourishing , the gospel, and love of neighbor, however, then an issue of this magnitude compels us to plead with and attempt to persuade those who will face the eternal wrath of God if they do not abandon their sin for Jesus .  Our greatest responsibility is to point sinners to the cross of Christ and the promise of salvation for all who believe. Those with common sense on both sides of the issue reject the suggestion that there can be a third way or that some kind of neutral ground can be reached. There are many issues- same-sex marriage and homosexuality central among them-on which the answer eventually must be a yes or no. Every single church must eventually accept or reject the legitimacy of same-sex marriage. Every congregation, Christian institution, and religious organization will eventually have to make a d

An Australian first and world leading study, into the overall health and wellbeing of children of same-sex attracted parents is being led by the University of Melbourne . The study will investigate the physical, mental and social wellbeing of children with same-sex attracted parents, and in particular the role that stigma and discrimination play in their health and wellbeing.  The error in this study is that it does not compare research against heterosexual marriages with children. University of Melbourne researcher Dr Simon Crouch, from the Jack Brockhoff Child Health and Wellbeing Program, The McCaughey Centre, Melbourne School of Population Health said international research suggested these children are generally doing well, but there are no comprehensive Australian studies and some areas need further attention. Researchers aim to recruit 500 families representing around 750 children. This will be a unverified self reporting research. The Australian Study of Child Health i