Ep.87 - We’re Accepting But Not Affirming - Really? w/ Meka & George

Click here to text us your thoughts and questions!In the current climate of controversial debate regarding the church's response to same sex relationships, the intuitive and considered compassionate response from traditional churches has become; 'We’re accepting but not affirming'. In this week's episode Theology for the Curious are in honest conversation with special guests Meka and George. Together they will explore how the church connects (or doesn’t) to the gay community. How does a gay person feel stepping into church for the first time? What are the hidden danger signs? What does accepting really mean if it's not affirming? And what does truly affirming really look like? This episode offers an open and honest response to church and Christian’s from the perspective of those within the LGBTQIA+ community. Further ReadingWe’ve listed two opposing views below for you to read and ponder….Serving the Church by Talking about Same-Sex Attraction: An Interview with Sam Allberry - TheGoodBook.co.ukBrief Biblical Case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion - ReformationProject.orgWhat we’re reading?As a new little feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve been browsing and reading as part of this episode. So here goes. This week we’ve been reflecting on;Sam Allberry ― Is God Anti-Gay? James V. Brownson ― Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-sex RelationshipsCharlie Bell ― Queer Holiness: The Gift of LGBTQI People To The ChurchSend your questions or thoughts to: [email protected] us on Instagram @theologyforthecuriousFind us on TikTok: @theologyforthecurious