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LINKS
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www.drjackrogers.com - Jack Rogers is Professor of Theology Emeritus at San Francisco Theological Seminary and Moderator of the 213th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He is the author of many books, including Jesus, The Bible, and Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church, in which he speaks directly to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Included is a free study guide for those interested in studying the book in greater depth. You'll also find links to other groups in the left-hand sidebar of this site. | |
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www.presbycoalition.org - The Presbyterian Coalition is a movement - people committed to life and transformation in the PC(USA) exalting Jesus Christ, energizing congregations and upholding historic biblical leadership standards. A book that this group highly recommends is The Bible and Homosexual Practice by Robert A. J. Gagnon, Associate Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. This book is recommended by the group as a resource critical to the General Assembly's debate over ordination standards. | |
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www.mlp.org - More Light Presbyterians. People seeking the full participation of GLBT people of faith in the life, ministry and witness of the PC(USA). This site has many resources under their News & News Archive link as well as their Resource link. Under resources they have listed MLP Legal FAQ, the official More Light Presbyterians legal FAQ (frequently asked questions list, with answers) about Presbyterian law as it relates to GLBT people, ordination, marriage, and more. Also see www.mlp.org/links.php. | |
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www.afa.net - American Family Association. This group exists to motivate and equip citizens to change the culture to reflect Biblical truth. This site offers journals, newsletters, publications and videos. They have a specific link on the subject under Protect Traditional Marriage Resources. | |
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www.soulforce.org - Soulforce, founded by the Rev. Mel White, is an interfaith movement committed to ending spiritual violence perpetuated by religious policies and teachings against GLBT people. They teach and apply the nonviolent principles of M. K. Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. You'll find many resources to order. Examples are Mel White's booklet, What the Bible Says - and Doesn't Say - About Homosexuality as well as his latest book, Religion Gone Bad, and an older book, Stranger at the Gate: Being Gay and Christian in America. There's an informative booklet by Jeff Lutes, MS, LPC, A False Focus on My Family. Some videos are available two of which are: There's a Wideness in God's Mercy: Video Interview with Dr. Lewis Smedes on Romans I, and Dear Dr. Dobson. | |
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www.oneby1.org - Started by the Presbyterian Renewal Network, One By One's mission is to equip and educate the church to minister the transforming grace and power of the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are in conflict with their sexuality. You will find many resources at this site including books such as the Pastoral Care Guide, written for both Pastors and the lay person, testimonials such as A Father's Story by Larry Forkner, films like Speaking a Mystery and many articles. This site also has a vast list of additional links you can go to (i.e., Exodus, Jonah, etc.) under ministry partners. | |
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www.covenantnetwork.org - Covenant Network of Presbyterians. "Toward a church as generous and just as God's grace. ...A church that is faithful, just and whole... and...a fully inclusive church." This site has a multitude of resources, including a booklet titled, Frequently Asked Questions about Sexuality, the Bible and the Church: Plain Talk about Tough Issues, found under Resources. Also under this heading be sure to see Resource Catalogue. Another heading to check out is News, Statements & Events. | |
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www.pfrenewal.org - Presbyterians for Renewal. "Renewing the church to transform the world...seeking to conform our lives and beliefs to the Word of God..." This site has many resources including their Reform Journal series on the renewal of theology and various Bible Studies such as Genesis: God's Grace from the Beginning, listed under Resources. | |
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http://www.hrc.org/ - The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve GLBT equality. HRC has a Religion and Faith Program that is excellent. To get there, just scroll down to the Get Informed section and click on Religion and Faith. You can even sign up for Equally Speaking, a live daily news update on GLBT and other human rights issues around the world. There are a multitude of resources at: www.hrc.org/scripture/ | |
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www.exodus-international.org - The largest information and referral ministry in the world addressing homosexual issues. Exodus is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian organization promoting the message of freedom from homosexuality through the power of Jesus Christ. Exodus is a member of the National Assoc. of Evangelicals. Chairman, Mike Haley, serves as manager of community education/mobilization for Focus on the Family's Community Impact Outreach division. You'll find a lot of information available to order under Resources and under Information. Examples are the book 101 Frequently Asked Questions about Homosexuality by Mike Haley. Many articles can be found under Information/Church & Theology. | |
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http://members.tde.com/pflagcos - PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). Their purpose is to support and educate families to better understand homosexuality and to provide the community with information and insights gained through their experience and study. See resources under Library and Monthly Newsletters. | |
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www.hopeandnewlife.org - Hope & New Life Ministries. Their purpose is to educate and equip the Body of Christ to provide healing for the sexually broken and support for families and friends. Go to Resources for books and audio and videotapes. | |
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www.respectmyresearch.org - Truth Wins Out has set up a brand new site. Click on "Get Informed" and move to The 'Ex-Gay' Myth over to Reparative Therapy. Click on What Mental Health & Medical Experts Say. Check out the latest scientific research on this subject from the American Psychiatric Assoc., The American Psychological Assoc., The American Medical Assoc., The American Academy of Pediatrics and many more. | |
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www.lovewonout.com - Love Won Out provides the latest information of Focus on the Family's six annual conferences promoting the idea that change is possible for those who experience same sex attraction. |
MOVIES AND BOOKS
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www.icantmarryyou.com/movie/about_movie.htm - I Can't Marry You. A film narrated by host Betty DeGeneres explores same-sex marriage through the personal experiences of twenty gay and lesbian couples who have been in long-term relationships of 10 - 55+ years. | |
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www.speakingamystery.com/trailer.html - Speaking a Mystery. A motion picture by Presbyterians for Renewal and One By One. This film explores God's design for human sexuality through interviews, through art and through personal stories. | |
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BOOK - Same Sex Marriage? A Christian Ethical Analysis, by Marvin Ellison (Pilgrim Press). | |
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BOOK - 101 Frequently Asked Questions about Homosexuality, by Mike Haley. Order at www.exodusbooks.org/books. | |
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BOOK - Love Does No Harm, Sexual Ethics for the Rest of Us, by Marie Fortune (Continuum Press). | |
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BOOK - The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Theology, Analogies and Genes, by Robert A. J. Gagnon. Order at: www.oneby1.org/resources.html | |
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BOOK - Homosexuality in the Church, Both Sides of the Debate, Jeffrey Siker, editor (Westminster John Knox Press). |