John Boswell, Catholic historian whose extensive research did so much to open up scholarship to renewed interest in both a re-evaluation of the biblical evidence on same - sex relationships, and to the previously hidden history of gay and lesbian people…
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Pope Benedict’s Words, Actions Undermine His Own “World Peace” Message
Pope Benedict’s prepared text for his annual address on threats to world peace, has drawn widespread protest for its inclusion of an undisguised attack on gay marriage. Not far from where the Pope offered his weekly prayers, a small group…
4th Sunday of Advent: Year C
Gospel: Luke RC: vv Revised common: vv Episcopal: vv Psalm: RC: vv Revised common: vv Episcopal: vv Lesson 1: RC: vv Revised common: vv Episcopal: vv Lesson 2: RC: vv Revised common: vv Episcopal: vv Sources: Lectionary, Year C A Temple of Flesh, not Stone Luke 1, 39-45; Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C (Gospel…
Deja Vù: Benedict’s Escalating War on Marriage
This run-up to Christmas co-incides with the fourth anniversary of the launch of this site - and once again, it seems I’m back where I started: having to deal with an extraordinary rant by Pope Benedict. This time, it is…
“Dear Abby”: Best Advice - Ever.
30 years ago: Disclaimer: I can not vouch for the authenticity of this - was this a genuine published response, or a modern spoof? I don’t know- but either way, the advice is sound.
Let Us Remember, for Dec 20th
Ruth and Naomi: Love between women in the Bible (Jesus in Love Blog) The Queer Family in the Book of Ruth, OT, c 1100BC (Queer Saints & Martyrs)
Let Us Remember, Dec 18th
Christina of Sweden - who gave up a throne for the Catholic Church Brad Lauritzen (1947 - 1971), Mormon Suicide
Catholic Paper Declares Support for Gay Marriage (France)
A French Catholic weekly, Témoignage chrétien, has seriously angered the Vatcan, by publishing a declaration in support of gay marriage - a proposal currently being developed by the French government, and which is being vigorously opposed by French bishops. Pointedly and…
Let Us Remember, for Dec 17th - Some Queer Men in the Bible
The Three Young Men in the Burning Fiery Furnace The “three young men” here are Shadrack, Mesach and Abednego, the companions of Daniel the prophet: they are important for highlighting a much neglected group in the church - the transgendered. What they…
Walking in Our Shoes
Here’s an interesting ethical dilemma. We know that some churches and some pastors have decided they will not act as marriage officers for heterosexual couples, until they can do so for all couples. We also know that some opposite sex…
