Bible and Homosexuality: An LGBTQ Positive View Elton Sherwin

We discuss the deeply flawed practice of trying to change someone's sexual orientation.

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8. Paul, Gay Marriage and Gender Pronouns

11. Why Young Christians Are Leaving the Church and Some Are Committing Suicide

12. The Problems with Purity

13. When Is Sex Between Two Unmarried People God Honoring? (Seven rules for sex between unmarried people)

21. A Trans Christian's Quest for Authenticity

Movies Referenced:

Boy Erased: https://www.netflix.com/title/80240538


Review quoted from The Jesuit Post: https://thejesuitpost.org/2018/11/boy-erased-conversion-therapy-and-the-catholic-church/

Pray Away: https://www.netflix.com/title/81040370


Review quoted from Conscience Magazine: https://www.catholicsforchoice.org/resource-library/netflixs-pray-away-exposes-conversion-therapy-fraud/

Articles and Websites Quoted:


The American Psychological Association (APA): https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/just-the-facts
The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/21/us/group-that-promoted-curing-gays-ceases-operations.html
Time magazine: https://time.com/3065495/9-ex-leaders-of-the-gay-conversion-therapy-movement-apologize/
The AMA calls for ban: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/american-medical-association-backs-nationwide-conversion-therapy-ban-n1088731

Statistics quoted:


Alan Chambers quote, “99.9% have not experienced a change in their orientation” from: https://wthrockmorton.com/2012/01/09/alan-chambers-99-9-have-not-experienced-a-change-in-their-orientation/ or https://www.npr.org/2013/06/20/193965227/group-that-claimed-to-cure-gays-disbands-leader-apologizes
Post conversion therapy suicide ideation rate of 28% from Statista https://www.statista.com/statistics/1053024/lgbtq-youth-in-us-attempted-suicide-conversion-therapy-experience/
Trans children exposed to conversion therapy at a young age are four times more likely to report lifetime suicide attempts: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/transgender-conversion-therapy-associated-severe-psychological-distress-n1052416

Finding Affirming, Sex-Positive Counselors Who Do NOT Believe in Conversion Therapy:


https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/therapy-for-lgbt#organizations
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/california?category=gay (Find the LGBTQ Affirming pull-down or edit the URL and replace “California” with “Texas” or whatever state you’re in)
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/finding-an-lgbtq-therapist/
https://allintherapyclinic.com/how-to-find-an-lgbt-affirming-therapist/
https://directory.choosingtherapy.com/
https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org/

On-line therapy:


https://www.choosingtherapy.com/best-lgbtq-online-therapy-options/
https://www.talkspace.com/online-therapy/lgbtqia

Benefits of Church Attendance for Adults and Children:


https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/regularly-attending-religious-services-associated-with-lower-risk-of-deaths-of-despair/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11302358/
https://academic.oup.com/ije/article/49/6/2030/5892419

Additional References and Resources


https://www.huffpost.com/entry/queer-youth-religion-suicide-study_n_5ad4f7b3e4b077c89ceb9774
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ending-conversion-therapy/
https://glaad.org/conversiontherapy/
https://www.hrc.org/resources/the-lies-and-dangers-of-reparative-therapy
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/faith-leaders-lgbtq-conversion-therapy-ban_n_5fda6074c5b650b99ad93787
https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/mental-health/conversion-therapy-pray-away/
https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-56496423
https://web.archive.org/web/20230405193059/https://exodusinternational.org/2013/06/i-am-sorry/
https://youtu.be/Ea10c6VXVx8?si=VebC4DTN9m37bkwD&t=197
https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Policy_Statements/2018/Conversion_Therapy.aspx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversion_therapy

All quotes edited for clarity and brevity, and re

The vibrant diversity of gender-fluid and non-binary individuals in Native American cultures; the tragic ban of same-sex marriages by the Navajo Nation Council; and the role of Christian churches in a cultural genocide, which attempted to erase the history of Two-Spirit individuals and their unique and respected roles in many tribes.

Quoted or referenced in podcast:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/10/23/navajo-gay-marriage-ban-lgbtq/

https://lgbtqhealth.ca/community/two-spirit.php

https://www.ihs.gov/lgbt/health/twospirit/

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/oct/11/two-spirit-people-north-america

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%203%3A28&version=RSV



Additional References

https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/the-history-of-two-spirit-folks

https://www.kqed.org/arts/13845330/5-two-spirit-heroes-who-paved-the-way-for-todays-native-lgbtq-community

https://www.them.us/story/lgbtq-two-spirit-native-americans-changing-the-world

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-spirit



Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠

Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ 

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Aiden Yang's transformation as he liberates the good troublemaker within, explores the Beatitudes, and finds inspiration from rapper Bad Bunny.

Aiden Yang, a Trans-Christian Asian American, describes the many challenges to living true to your authentic self: Challenges from your church; challenges from your family; and challenges from a capitalist society.

Aiden takes you on a transformative journey to embrace your shadow self and live authentically. Aiden shares insights from his personal experience and draws parallels with the Beatitudes, challenging societal norms and finding inspiration from rapper Bad Bunny's countercultural journey.

Aiden’s website: https://aidensyang.com

About Aiden:


https://aidensyang.com/about-aiden  
https://youtu.be/1IVEFNLlC54

Aiden’s book, “The Spineless Porcupine: Why Our Differences Are Superpowers”


https://aidensyang.com/book
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PNJPS1H/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_93WYFb7ED3J6X

Aiden’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love_n_cr8ivity/

Aiden’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayme/

This sermon was originally delivered at Bethel Community Church in San Leandro, CA and has been edited for this podcast.

https://bethelcommunitysl.org



Podcast produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠

Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ 

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1946

About the movie: 1946 - THE MISTRANSLATION THAT SHIFTED CULTURE

This is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement among Christians to a grave mistranslation of the Bible in 1946.

It chronicles the discovery of never-before-seen archives at Yale University which unveil astonishing new revelations, and casts significant doubt on any biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice.

Movie Reviews:

“POSSIBLY THE MOST IMPORTANT FILM OF THE DECADE…” Steve Koplan, UNSEEN FILMS

“…one of the most engaging and informative documentaries I've ever seen. Not only is it highly watchable, but it has the potential to be ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FILMS OF THE CENTURY as it seeks to prove that queerness and religion were never meant to be at odds. A must-watch for anyone trying to reconcile the two. ” Matthew Huff, BUZZFEED

Website: https://www.1946themovie.com

Newsletter: https://www.1946themovie.com/subscribe

GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/1946themovie

Social media handle: @1946themovie on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

The movie’s team:     


Directed By: Sharon “Rocky” Roggio    
Executive Produced By: Daniel Karslake        
Produced By: Jena Serbu And Sharon “Rocky” Roggio
Original Music By: Mary Lambert

Women Make Movies: https://www.wmm.com/sponsored-project/1946-the-mistranslation-that-shifted-culture



Podcast written and produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠

Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ 

Synthesized speech using: ⁠⁠Speechelo⁠⁠

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7 Bible scriptures that are MISUSED to condemn the LGBTQIA+ Community.

Janet sets the record straight.

In this episode, the second half of Janet Edmonds new leaflet, we look at 7 Bible scriptures that are INCORRECTLY used to condemn sexual minorities.

Links to Janet's writing:

Janet's leaflet, read in this podcast: GOD LOVES YOU - God Loves All of the LGBTQIA+ Community!!


https://www.slideshare.net/EltonSherwin/god-loves-you-leaflet-by-janet-edmondspdf

More details and scholarly references can be found in Janet’s longer white paper which is published several places:


https://tiny.cc/Janet1
https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses
In a PDF: https://elcvienna.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Booklet-about-Homosexuality-and-the-Bible-Sept.-2016.pdf

Podcast written and produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠

Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ 

Synthesized speech using: ⁠⁠Speechelo⁠⁠

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Using the Bible to condemn all queer people is a MISINTERPRETATION of the original scriptures and the initial purpose of why they were written.

In this episode, the first half of Janet Edmonds new leaflet, a look at two AMAZING Bible scriptures that are AFFIRMING and ENCOURAGING for the LGBTQIA+ Community.



Links to Janet's writing:

Janet's leaflet, read in this podcast: GOD LOVES YOU - God Loves All of the LGBTQIA+ Community!!


https://www.slideshare.net/EltonSherwin/god-loves-you-leaflet-by-janet-edmondspdf

More details and scholarly references can be found in Janet’s longer white paper which is published several places:


https://tiny.cc/Janet1
https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/2017/02/27/the-clobber-verses
In a PDF: https://elcvienna.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Booklet-about-Homosexuality-and-the-Bible-Sept.-2016.pdf

Podcast written and produced by: ⁠⁠Elton Sherwin⁠⁠

Audio edited and enhanced with: ⁠⁠Descript Studio Sound ⁠⁠ 

Synthesized speech using: ⁠⁠Speechelo⁠⁠


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#Affirming