Tag Archives: lesbian

An Open Letter to Pastor Jeff Sangl

Posted on May 31, 2012 by lgbtbju

Editor’s note: In a particularly shocking story, an Indiana church has been shown on YouTube celebrating a young child singing a homophobic song. In our opinion, this is an abusive and terribly destructive thing to do to a young child, … Continue reading →

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Scriptural Views: What Does the Bible Say About Love?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by lgbtbju

The documentary For the Bible Tells Me So shares the stories of five families’ journeys to understand the Bible’s message on sexual orientation. When confronted with gay and lesbian children, these families face a struggle with their beliefs about Scripture. It … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends

Posted on March 7, 2012 by lgbtbju

For the fundamentalist Christian trying to make sense of a sexual orientation he or she knows is counter to the interpretation of Scripture preached from the pulpit, the cognitive dissonance that arises from the collision of personal experience and self-awareness … Continue reading →

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Perfect love casts out fear

Posted on March 4, 2012 by lgbtbju

“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness … Continue reading →

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People of LGBT-BJU — Who We Are (Lane White) Part Two

Posted on March 2, 2012 by lgbtbju

LaNeece (Lane) White (BJU, 1984-1989) On Wednesday, Lane White told the first part of his story. Today, we present its stirring conclusion. Exile . . . A lonely spirit, wandering in a wasteland of hot, scorching winds of condemnation and … Continue reading →

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People of LGBT-BJU — Who We Are (Lane White) Part One

Posted on February 29, 2012 by lgbtbju

LaNeece (Lane) White (BJU, 1984-1989) Today, we present the first of two parts by Lane White. Lane will return on Friday for the conclusion of his story. I’ve been on the threshold of this post for a while now. At … Continue reading →

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People of LGBT-BJU — Who We Are (Jaclyn Walker)

Posted on February 15, 2012 by lgbtbju

Jaclyn Walker (BJU, 2002-2004, five semesters) I knew as soon as I read the first “Who We Are” story that I wanted to be part of this movement for change.  My heart has always cried out for justice, and here … Continue reading →

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