Topic: GLBT

The Rainbow Kingdom: NOW AVAILABLE!

By David W. Shelton | October 19, 2006 |

“Can a person be gay and a Christian?”

This is a question that countless thousands of people have asked themselves in the course of their lives. Whether they are struggling with this issue themselves or if they know loved ones who are wrestling with their sexual orientation, there’s now hope! This is a question that countless thousands of people have asked themselves in the course of their lives. Whether they are struggling with this issue themselves or if they know loved ones who are wrestling with their sexual orientation, there’s now hope! The Rainbow Kingdom: Christianity & the Homosexual Reconciled, a new book by David W. Shelton, answers that question and many others that we deal with as GLBT and GLBT-affirming Christians. In the first half, The Rainbow Kingdom addresses the “clobber” verses that are used to condemn gay and lesbian people throughout the world. Then, the message shifts from instruction to ministry, meeting many of today’s issues head-on. «Read the rest of this article»

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Coming Out Day is our day to speak!

By David W. Shelton | October 11, 2006 |

Well, here it is, another Coming Out Day. Advocate.com reported that 83% of all of the people they surveyed who are self-identified as “gay” are out. How lovely it would be if that represented all of the GLBT population.

In the South, being out as GLBT is still very difficult for many people. This is especially true in heavy military populations like we have here in Clarksville. Even civilians who work on post feel as if they have to stay “in” in order to be able to work hassle-free. «Read the rest of this article»

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