“Gays,” the “American Church,” and 2 Severed Relationships
http://www.jerswigart.com/gays-the-american-church-and-2-severed-relationships/ APRIL 20, 2014 BY JER 1 COMMENT While copious amounts of time and money have been invested by churches and denominations across the country on who’s right and wrong on “the gay issue,” the little band of Jesus-Followers that I’m a part of has been quietly walking the Way of love within arguably one of the most influential gay communities in the country. We don’t have any statements or stances on sexual orientation, nor do we spend time crafting them. Instead, we simply follow Jesus’ lead by spending our lives on the repair of severed relationships. Really incredible things have happened as a result ( like this moment ). Simultaneously, I train everyday peacemakers to see the humanity, dignity, and image of the Creator in as well as the plight of others and to immerse into the radical center of conflict seeking ...