Is Life-Long Celibacy Possible for Everyone? Quotes from Christian Tradition

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Discussion of Christian sexual ethics naturally raises the question of celibacy. Specifically, is life-long celibacy a viable option for every person or only for those with a unique capacity for it?[1] Can or should it ever be mandated? Below are comments from Christian thinkers across history that insist life-long celibacy is not possible for all …

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Podcast: James McGrath Talks with Karen Keen About the Bible and Sexuality

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Recently, Dr. James McGrath, invited me onto his podcast, Religion Prof, to discuss my new book Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships. McGrath is Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University.  In addition to hosting a podcast he also blogs regularly on a wide spectrum of topics …

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Part 2: Dialogue with Preston Sprinkle on Same-Sex Relationships

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I am pleased that Preston Sprinkle continued our dialogue by responding to my last post. As with his initial review, I enjoyed reading his second post on my book Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships. What I appreciate about these conversations is that they help us to wrestle deeply with theology and biblical …

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Dialogue with Preston Sprinkle on Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships

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A few weeks ago, I had a brief e-mail exchange with Preston Sprinkle. I had sent him a copy of my book, Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships, with a note saying that even though we disagree I appreciate his civil engagement on the subject. He replied saying he had already ordered the …

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Meet Pádraig Ó Tuama

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Pádraig Ó Tuama is an Irish poet and theologian who oversees Corrymeela, a peace and reconciliation organization in Ireland with “fifty years of experience working alongside fractured communities and groups who are finding their relationships difficult.” He is also a gay man who worked for the evangelical organization Youth With A Mission (YWAM) for 15 …

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Part 2: A Response to Sean McDowell on Same-Sex Relationships

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In a previous post I pointed out that Sean McDowell’s book review on Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships, does not address my key arguments. I am grateful to see that he took my concerns to heart and offered a more thorough review. His second post is much better. Unfortunately, it still falls …

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A Response to Sean McDowell’s Book Review on Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships

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I am glad to say I received my first book critique! It comes from Sean McDowell (son of famed Josh McDowell) who is associate professor of Christian apologetics at Biola University. I am grateful he read the book and offered his thoughts. Obviously, I won’t be responding to every critique that pops up on the …

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