Clobber Texts

For a general discussion of these “Texts of Terror”, see Countering the Clobber Texts here at QTC,

and also:

The Bible and Homosexuality, ByRev. MonaWest,Ph.D. (at Metropolitan Community Church), with the sub-headings:

  • Sexuality in the Mediterranean World
  • The Story of Sodom in Genesis 19
  • Leviticus
  • The Writings of the Apostle Paul
  • Romans 1:26 ‐ 27
  • Issues of Biblical Authority

Also at MCC,

At Bridges Across the Divide, Homosexuality and the Bible  by Walter Wink

For more detailed discussions on each, see:

Genesis 1 & 2:

Genesis 19 (Sodom):

Leviticus 18:19-22 and 20:1-18

Judges (relevant for the additional insight it gives to Genesis 19 and Sodom)

Romans 1

And for a really exhaustive treatment, focusing on the historical context and emphasising shrine prostitution, see GayChristian101:

Romans 1 – What Historical And Religious Context Did Paul Address In First Century Rome? including:

 Corinthians, Timothy, Jude

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