The Bible and Homosexuality

I have often refrained from getting too heavily into this frequent dialogue. Mostly my reasoning is that this blog be a place for personal reflection, and not an advocacy site where heated dialogues ensue. Wheaton students are often quick to turn the "homosexuality question" into a theological debate, instead of listening and hearing the stories of their gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and transgendered peers.

This video of Matthew Vines, a Christian gay college student from Kansas, greatly addresses both the theological and personal side of sexuality and faith. Enjoy this video, take some time to really listen, and notice the passion and deep commitment with which Matthew argues. Matthew so eloquently highlights the importance of seeing queer individuals as people, and not just a theological debate. After all, as my friend Lora states, "my life is not an issue, and it isn't anyone's issue." Enjoy the video, and please share it along!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezQjNJUSraY&feature=youtube_gdata_player