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    Beth Moore's Beliefs on Homosexuality Are Called into Question in Open Letter from Bible Teachers

    Nearly a half a dozen woman Bible teachers have called Christian author Beth Moore's views on homosexuality into question this week.

    In an open letter signed by Susan Heck, Debbie Lynne Kespert, Michelle Lesley, Martha Peace and Elizabeth Prata, the women ask Moore why she has not spoken out on the issue of homosexuality, despite being a loud voice against misogyny and racism.

    The women noted how Moore speedily condemned the Covington Catholic School boys earlier this year whom the media falsely portrayed as racists and bigots, but how in regard to homosexuality, she has avoided making comments altogether. "It is this Johnny-on-the-spot readiness to engage issues related to misogyny and racism that makes your virtual silence on the issue of homosexuality so puzzling," the letter notes.

    The letter continues, focusing heavily on Moore's seemingly close relationships with two progressive Christian authors, Jen Hatmaker and Jonathan Merritt, who have openly shown support for the LGBTQ community. Merritt has even expressed that he had "at least one homosexual encounter about a decade ago."

    The letter notes that Hatmaker and Merritt are "known for their belief that practicing homosexuals can be Christians" and questions if – since Moore is adored by them both – she too subscribes to the same ideology.

    The letter, however, does not make a definitive assumption and instead asks Moore to answer this series of questions regarding homosexuality:

    1. Do you believe homosexuality is inherently sinful?
    2. Do you believe that the practice of the homosexual lifestyle is compatible with holy Christian living?
    3. Do you believe a person who dies as a practicing homosexual but professes to be a Christian will inherit eternal life?
    4. Do you believe same-sex attraction is, in and of itself, an inherently sinful, unnatural, and disordered desire that must be mortified?
    5. Why have you been so silent on this subject in light of your desire to "teach the word of God?"

    The letter concludes with its authors noting that they only "ask these questions to you out of genuine concern."

    "As Bible teachers, all of us are held to a very high standard and will give an account for how we handle God's word. As you know, homosexuality is widely discussed and debated amongst evangelicals and society at large," it continues.

    "Many families are affected by this issue. The most loving thing obedient Christians can do for them is to clearly communicate God's truth. We look forward to your clarification on these pressing issues," the letter concludes.

    Moore has yet to directly respond to the letter.

    Beth Moore’s Beliefs on Homosexuality Are Called into Question in Open Letter from Bible Teachers - Christian News Headlines

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    Apparently she is moving onto bigger things..

    In a series of tweets last week, Christian leader and author Beth Moore decried the "increasingly amoral condition of our country" and pleaded with her fellow faith leaders to repent for the "sins of nationalism, racism, sexism, hatred, white supremacy, murder, our lying, our cheating, our bribing, our abuse of power, our bloodthirst, our greed."
    Beth Moore Urges Faith Leaders to Repent for a Myriad of Sins Including Nationalism, Abuse of Power - Christian News Headlines

    Sounds like she wants to be the christian Rachel Maddow.

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    I remember that, but I thought this was a new story. I see mine is from June though. lol.

    Never mind.

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    Apparently she is moving onto bigger things..

    Beth Moore Urges Faith Leaders to Repent for a Myriad of Sins Including Nationalism, Abuse of Power - Christian News Headlines

    Sounds like she wants to be the christian Rachel Maddow.
    ...and then we have this, applauding Galli for the Christianity Today article about removing Trump:

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    In a series of tweets last week, Christian leader and author Beth Moore decried the "increasingly amoral condition of our country" and pleaded with her fellow faith leaders to repent for the "sins of nationalism, racism, sexism, hatred, white supremacy, murder, our lying, our cheating, our bribing, our abuse of power, our bloodthirst, our greed."
    I just don't understand how nationalism as opposed to globalism is sinful at the conceptual level. The Bible talks about nations in a positive manner :

    Acts 17:26 And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings,
    27 so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colonel View Post
    I just don't understand how nationalism as opposed to globalism is sinful at the conceptual level. The Bible talks about nations in a positive manner :

    Acts 17:26 And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings,
    27 so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;
    Globalism is depicted as evil in the bible. One world leader and all that. Babylon.

    In the word we have families, tribes, nations... these are all fine, it counter balances the evil quest for domination.

    As for Beth Moore and others who espouse an evil world view, it's called "they crept in".

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    I just don't understand how nationalism as opposed to globalism is sinful at the conceptual level. The Bible talks about nations in a positive manner :

    Acts 17:26 And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings,
    27 so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;
    The problem is that many who might espouse nationalism, do so by lifting their commitment to their nation above their commitment to Christ. I don't remember the quote from Watchman Nee, but he addressed this well. Something to the effect that we are Christians from America, not American Christians (which sounds like we're Americans first). I'll have to find the quote.

    As to Moore's position on homosexuality, I'd like to know more about how she's come to the conclusions she has. I'd also ask her if she has interviewed Christians who have come out of homosexuality. It sounds more like she's probably talked to Christians who are trying to reconcile living as a Christian while also living as a homosexual. To her accusers, I'd like to ask them what exactly are they doing in outreach to the homosexual community. Not just condemnation, but what ministries are they actively supporting that reach homosexuals. My guess is few or none.

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    What about being committed to globalism above being committed to Christ ? Anything can be termed a sin along those lines.

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    In a series of tweets last week, Christian leader and author Beth Moore decried the "increasingly amoral condition of our country" and pleaded with her fellow faith leaders to repent for the "sins of nationalism, racism, sexism, hatred, white supremacy, murder, our lying, our cheating, our bribing, our abuse of power, our bloodthirst, our greed."
    She has spiritualized false accusations. Now, of course she will probably get face time on CNN, MSNBC, etc.

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