Category: Ally Narrative
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Be Like Jesus
If the Church of the Nazarene would look into a mirror, would it see the face of Christ or the face of a Pharisee?
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A Voice in the Wilderness
The Nazarene church should be a leading voice that channels the norm-shattering acceptance that Christ taught by fully affirming LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Between a Bad Monologue and a Hard Place
Quality dialogue with LGTBQ+ friends is what we need in place of all these poor monologues.
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Knocking Down Doors
How reflecting on our own experiences can prompt us to fearlessly advocate for others.
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The Spirit’s Leading Me into More Truth
The Spirit has surprised me, leading me into awareness, welcoming, and supporting my LGBTQIA+ brothers and sisters.
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The LGBTQ+ Community as a New Locus Theologicus
The Church of the Nazarene was not the decider of its theology, the love of God was. And if this is true, God’s love extends to those who find themselves in the LGBTQIA+ community!
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The Scales Fell Off
I have learned that however people identify themselves, the most important thing I can do is love them.
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The Jesus Lens
When deciding on sexuality questions, I have looked to Bible interpretation, communal discernment, personal relationships, and Jesus’ example.
