“The Bible is clear.”
That phrase gets used a lot in conversations about gay Christians.
But before we use two verses from Leviticus to define someone’s entire relationship with God, I think we should slow down and ask what those verses actually say, where they appear, and how Christians interpret ancient biblical law today.
In this first part, I’m looking at Leviticus 18:22 and Leviticus 20:13 — including the word often translated “abomination,” the historical setting of Israel’s holiness code, and why affirming Christians do not believe these verses settle every question about modern same-sex relationships.
I’m not trying to erase the text or pretend it isn’t there.
I’m trying to take it seriously enough to read it in context.
Traditional Christians and affirming Christians reach different conclusions here. My goal with this series is not to attack people who disagree with me. It is to explain why people like me can love Jesus, take Scripture seriously, and still arrive at an affirming theology.
This is only Part 1. There is much more to talk about.
Darkness may be part of the journey, but it doesn’t have to be the destination.
Light Heals.
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