Same with the others mentioned in the article. Your firmly held religious beliefs are personal. Jen Hatmaker, is NOT a victim, maybe she is a victim of poor theology and hermeneutics. One might postulate that a concerted, tactical, and very well-planned effort has been made within ANC since late Oct 16 to conform the church and its elders and teachers and official doctrinal positions to with JHs public positions, not the other way around. It was dying out in the early church, but still happened. It seems to be the only one you can quote here. Dont misunderstand me. He was talking about divorce, and the only reason he was talking about it in the first place was because the religious leaders were trying to fuck with him JUST LIKE THEY ARE DOING TO JEN HATMAKER. One more question to you all who point fingers to those whose sin ( your word) is public, I want to ask- where is your contrition for shaming others? And just for reference, you cited Matthew 21:12 which you claimed to read again. Whether you agree with Jen on her understanding of homosexuality or not, I can say she is an exceptional follower of Jesus who has given her life in service of the. To understand Paul you *must* read Romans 1 and 2 as a single argument; after all, Romans 2 begins with Therefore. No, Jesus didnt specifically say its wrong to deliberately injure yourself, but you cant love your neighbor if you dont love yourself. Another form of self-justification is that my sin is really not sin and therefore I do not need to confess and repent of my sin and take it to the cross. During this time when many in the church are embracing a worldly view on sexuality and being influenced more by the opinions of the culture than by the Word of God, those who have the Word of God as a priority are genuinely concerned about syncretism in the church with Hollywood values and agenda. I agree. Sooner or later they start excluding their own, throwing those members they perceive to be recalcitrant over the wall to the wolves below. Not as burnt toast. Theres a point to this but its not happening the right way. Do you? I would also ask, why do we tolerate certain sins in ourselves and others? The two will become one. 6 So they are no longer two but one. Make sure love wins, even if it kills us. We skip over the times God commissions his people to kill in his name. Yes, Ryan, that is Gods plan. Grow up, Hatmaker. Do I wish God would lighten up on his sexual ethic? Ive spoken personally to Brian McLaren about the searing pain of rejection he felt when ejected from the fold. Were elders allowed to fulfill their roles as decision makers for ANC as outlined in Acts 15:1-2, or were those who disagreed with the change in position asked or encouraged to leave? His Identity Self-justification in all its forms is the greatest affront to the gospel. According to a source that told the U.S . March 22: TP announces a discussion regarding full LGBT inclusion, a series of events where only pro-gay marriage experts and thought leaders like Dr. J. Brownson and Matthew Vines. Since I dont know, Id ask a few questions in return Maybe try and figure out where your love went. 7:30 pm Primary Purpose Group - Online Only. I would like corresponding supportive evidence before Ill consider something as fact. Did Jesus condemn homosexualituy? Yet, the Bible is clear that it was. Through my pain, I am in such a better place, but honestly my wounds still seep and Im still licking them toward wholeness. Hello! You either believe or you dont and you either repent and work away from sin or you dont. And I visit quite a few churches around the place. Thanks, Mike. People arent aware. Mike Frost , the author of this article, has attested to the fact that he believes homosexual practice is sin as well. The bible says that if your brother (or sister) has wronged you, you should talk to them first. What so many do, is to attempt to label as a non-sin, something that is sin to move the fence. In what universe is she to be held in the same standing as an ordained minister? Holy, sacred space I thought I had healed, I thought I was coping well with sexism in my world. When any one says any sin is okay then they are wrong. I hope your waitisnt suggesting Jesus once chased people with a whip. I Corinthians 5:10-13 NKJV That is, as one man and one woman? However, most of my Presbyterian friends dont believe or practice this. Entire nationsmen, women, and childrenwere slaughtered this way. So perhaps, you would be better off doing the same. But He didnt. Wednesday. Will you explain that that was okay back then but not now? Healthy religion gives confidence to embrace the stranger and insights that are available from those with a different experience of life. Frank, I have great difficulty taking seriously anything said by someone who refers to an eternal truth from the Bible. I have been in the conservative church for over half a century, and Im getting to the point where I feel that if the conservative church wants to exclude me, then so be it. Your email address will not be published. Saying sin is wrong is not hate speech. Im not saying we should ignore theology that seems to be pushing the boundaries of orthodoxy, but it seems there should be a more gentle attitude when engaging or pushing back on beliefs which concern us. Thanks for the great submission Mike. I am so tried WITH Vicky of the implication that those that support same-sex marriage are not serious about the Word of God. She already said 2. Austin Butler, Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, 'The Banshees of Inisherin' and 'Better Call Saul' were among the surprise snubs from the 2023 SAG Awards. The Gospel is good news but it cuts us all of us to the core. As I said before, EVERYONE deserves respect and for people to be treated bad by parents or anyone else is just wrong-that is not Christian either. Ah, yes. What we call Christianity is not what I have experienced in China, the Middle East, etc Those fellow believers faith cost them something, while much of our experience here in America is a raw form of spiritual narcissism. What a obnoxious way to be. Because they are against what God says is wrong. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Austin Miniatures Western Barn Wild West Cowboys Conte Compatible Marx TSSD at the best online prices at eBay! It was never worth the dramaplus, there would likely always be another mom pushing a little Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle around. And it IS very clear for sure, just like it is for others. I was a sinner when saved and I still sin. Wait. Clearly, the time they went public it is public. I just ran across your blog recently. Maybe. Mark 10:6-9 NKJV We should know by now what Gods word is. Have you ever held a rattlesnake or chugged a bottle of Clorox? Shes just one person. I cant see where any belief that urges parents to throw out their kids or that causes people to commit suicide can possibly be bearing anything other than rotten fruit. Thank you for sharing your story and heartache. Im going to respond to just your first sentence. I understand that you think it is. His standard is unflinching. Do you not judge those who are inside? So where does same-sex marriage fall on this? I dont think there is a hard and fast rule on this. You might as well say two people chatting over coffee should be held to a higher standard. We must do better. State desire to remain in a tension on the issue, however, no opposing historical views are presented, and most if not all elders holding to traditional views have left ANC since the interview. 1,863 were here. Who are you to decide that gay people need to live lonely lives.who cant even have a friend of the same sex because, heaven forbid, they might fall in love with them? Jesus experienced that. The only concern I have about this is there is a difference in my view of confronting personal sin, or solving a personal conflict (which has a biblical process as to prevent gossip and slander); and confronting a public teaching. Anyone who writes a damning or imperious or condescending comment on their blog is only showing they have no such concern for the person. My faith in God is deep. In Mark 16, Jesus Himself says that His true followers will be able to hold deadly snakes and drink poison without harm. He poignantly ends the chapter with this true statement, p 263: the only truly biblical stance on homosexuality is limited to rejecting male homosexual sex with the same vehemence as, for example, clothing made from wool and linen mixtures, and to remaining open minded about everything else. Throughout the week, our campus is alive with energy and hope. It should NOT be saying sin is A-OK. Im trying to get some clarity on your point Trish. 16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others with you, so that at the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter may be established. Matthew 10:34-39 NKJV. To say that this was some kind of clue to the fact that people are born certain ways regarding homosexuality is twisting this verse. Dude you are completely crazy and maybe you need to take. Free Methodist Church disengages from ANC. This is not about a personal sin or a personal doubt, this is about her clear rejection of an eternal truth. Does JH submit to the elders of ANC, or do the elders of ANC submit to JH? Questions: Of course, most us common folk dont have Jens email [or Rob Bells, or others], but I appreciate the way you make yourself accessible via social media. If Jen Hatmakers beliefs prevent one teen from committing suicide because they are gay then maybe all this public scrutiny is worth it. And thats the good news that saves lives and supersedes our sexual drives. Is she a pastor? Next up: ad hominen attacks on anyone that considers LGBT lifestyles anathema to a faith-driven life. I give God thanks that I am now the VP of a non-profit organization, where each day is a place of healing, care, and love. Never about homosexuality. So happy to read that you have been able to move on to a far healthier, happier place and wish you the very best for the future. If you write a blog to slam her, or design a demeaning meme, or post an essay-style comment on her blog youre not only being hurtful, but also completely ineffective at the very thing you claim to be doing. Yes the 2nd chapter of Genesis is poetry. In response to Ben, below, it aint necessarily so. Its just so obvious that the creator God made man for man. To promote some other Christ is, yes, blasphemy, and it is false. Because this teacher is teaching self-justification for sin rather than justification through repentance and the cross. And she calls herself a Christian!. But Truth of sin doesnt waver. The only difference is that no specifics are given on who is doing this, except for Piperwhich itself is doing exactly what we are being not to do. They dont view her as a sister. Shes toast in their eyes. Does shaming those who speak up for the vulnerable bring people to the Loving and Forgiving God? Furthermore, if your kids didnt believe that, would you be deeply disturbed or kick them out of the house? [] women of privilege are protecting the last remnants of institutional prestige, and it looks bad. Enlarging Life In the Nicene Creed, Christians declare our belief in the four key attributes of the church when we say, [We believe] in one, holy, catholic. focusing on OUR being : Sin must be known as it is. You are mischaracterizing the way orthodox believers view Jen. So I ask, is not healthy religion a figment of the imagination? Uh-oh, it looks like its Jen Hatmakers turn. At the very least she deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. This should surprise no one, least of all the writer. JH: Jen Hatmaker, member of Austin New Church (ANC), occasional preacher, no official leadership position stated Online. The gospel of Jesus is the core of our faith. Meets in the Community Center 512-789-3222. I am with Mike. If your motivation really is loving correction, its my view that that can only happen fully and effectively in relationship. Sinful mankind, including Gospel-loving movements of the past, have done this time and again. And when I say hugs, I mean THE KIND A MAMA GIVES HER BELOVED KID." The Justice Primer: An 8-Week Guide to Social Impact. And trust that if we surrender to his ways and obeys him he will show us the best life, full of the great things like peace and joy and fellowship with the creator of the universe. Im not fucking with anyone, man. High profile people in high profile ministries invite both high profile praise and high profile criticism, with no accountability on the part of those meting out the criticism. If one is dealing with public preaching its irrelevant. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Austin Miniatures Western Hotel Saloon 2 story Wild West Cowboys Conte Marx TSSD at the best online prices at eBay! Saying that a certain act is not a sin, is the same as saying that I dont need Jesus to wash away my sins.. I do think Christians have adopted some culturally normative communication patterns; engaging in reflexive critique via social media and being far too easily offended, among them. But its only Johns account that mentions the whip in 2:15. Many of my charismatic and Pentecostal friends speak in tongues (some call it a prayer language) and swear by it. Communion Service and Homeless Community Grillout (Music by Miranda Dodson. And it wasnt me but Jesus who said to lust in the heart is adultery, to hate in the heart is murder. Self justification can take many forms. Truth is truth, however, and it is offensive. 5 It says, For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will live with his wife. Its a beautiful picture, private and evocative. One is the leaven of the Pharisees, one is the leaven of the Herodians, both are an affront to the gospel. My guess is, she knows precisely what shes doing. In January of 2018, after coming under the umbrella of the United Methodist Church, we were gifted our beautiful new campus in the heart of the 04. To say that this was some kind of clue to the fact that he believes homosexual practice sin. 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