"New York Churches Under Assault By Gay Bullies'-A Connecticut Retrospective" By Reverend Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'

 

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 Dear Readers:

     Oh...it starts off 'innocuously' enough, but the motive of GAY BULLIES is painfully obvious for those of us who have been assaulted by them and their devious supporters.

     So, without much 'ado' here is what's behind the attack of radical gay bullies on churches and other conservative houses of worship, which I pray will be of some consolation to my church-fellows in New York currently struggling with gay rights and gay marriage, specifically.

     Points to understand:

1)  The gay bullies responsible for the 'uprisings' in houses of worship are typically not regular parishioners or visitors, and do not generally present themselves as genuine persons of faith.  Unlike our LGBT loved ones, these gay bullies wish to usurp houses of worship solely for their political and social gain.

2)  LGBT persons of faith are likely to attend UCC (United Church of Christ), and Unitarian churches, Disciples of Christ , Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) and other 'liberal wings' of traditional churches.  Catholic churches are particular targets of gay bullies due to the church's pedophilia 'history'.  Gay marriages are already performed in many churches and in secular settings in certain states.  But gay bullies are NOT satisfied with this and wish to infiltrate ALL Catholic and conservative Protestant churches for their own personal punitive reasons.

3)  Gay bullies are 'one issue voters' and 'one issue church attendees'.  They are most likely to volunteer (if at all) for such things as hospitality, food and beverage preparation and event handling, so they can bring more of their 'fellows' into the church.

4)  When gay bullies infiltrate a church, it is important to determine who their 'inside contacts' are.  No gay bully can make a furtive or spectacular 'entry' without being enabled by at least a couple of church members who are either gay themselves or have a family member or two who is gay.  These church members will invariably end up on the O & A (Open and Affirming) Committee or at least be vitally interested in what's going on with that committee.

5)  Once the issue of 'gay marriage' is brought up in a church, it will be decided that a 'discussion of homosexuality' FIRST will be useful.  Many hours will be devoted to assuring one and all that, like Christ, 'all are welcome'.  Gay bullies bank on the good-will and compassion of clergy and Christians to do their deeds.

6)  Should anyone be honest and express any anti-gay sentiment, the gay bullies will shout the person down and label him/her as a 'homophobe', utilizing the typical tactics of bullies everywhere.

7)  Gay bullies will polarize a church overnight, thus distracting it from all the other work at hand.  Be prepared for this.

8)  Where gay bullies gain a foothold in churches, 'false good behavior' prevails in those who do not wish to be 'unliked' or called a 'homophobe'.    Free speech will be stifled.  The whole 'gay marriage discussion' will go underground...just like the gay bullies prefer it to be.

9)  As gay rights are discussed more and more, the subject of gay marriage will come up.  Many persons have strong feelings about gay marriage.  And many are 'okay' with a civil ceremony as opposed to a 'religious ceremony'.  But make no mistake:  gay bullies will settle for no less than full religious ceremonies in the sanctuary with a Priest or Minister or Rabbi celebrating.  Gay marriage proponents in NEW YORK call those who have strong anti-gay marriage sentiments (and who as clergy may not wish to perform gay marriages, as is their right) as using 'sad, filthy tactics'.  "Filthy?" Really?  How about I'll keep my religion out of your 'uterus' (or in your case, Alvin, your 'prostate')...if you'll keep your self-righteous gay bullying out of my 'faith life'.  Deal?
"If this is the case, then it is a sad, filthy tactic which proves that in spite of all of their prayers and talk of upholding God's will, those who oppose marriage equality don't have any suitable arguments to defend their cause and therefore have to exploit the righteous indignation of those oppressed by their lies."
http://holybulliesandheadlessmonsters.blogspot.com/

10) Gay bullies and their supporters will insist that just because a church votes to become 'open and affirming' (of LGBT individuals), it does NOT necessarily follow that the church will be performing gay marriages.  THIS IS A LIE.  Once a church 'goes' 'O & A', gay marriage invariably follows poste haste. 

11)  Anyone in the church community standing in the way of gay bullies will be confronted with any number of accusations whether true or false, including: claims of violations of civil rights, claims of pedophilia (especially in churches with histories of such), claims of sexual abuse and misbehavior (in the case of Protestant churches where infidelity and illicit affairs are more predominant than pedophilia) and the like.  Be aware of this and learn how to protect against 'false accusations'.  And if false accusations are made, FOLLOW THROUGH & PROSECUTE!

TOP TEN ANTI-GAY POLITICIANS CAUGHT BEING GAY

http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-anti-gay-activists-caught-being-gay/joanne

(Hint for all GAY BULLIES:  Another's 'downfall' does NOT serve as justification for your own shortcomings.  If you KNOW what it's like to be 'stripped of your rights', why do you seek to strip another of their rights to either perform or not perform gay marriages, each according to their conscience?)

12) Gay bullies will challenge their detractors as being 'bad Christians' for not accepting them and all they demand.  They disrespect and discount the Bible and mock long-held Christian beliefs.  One of the favorite ploys of gay bullies is to make absurd comparisons of Biblical passages, such as, "Well, if you're going to believe that homosexuality is an abomination in the eyes of the Lord, then you can't have sex with your wife when she's menstruating."  Very quickly, discussion with gay bullies in church gets 'weird'.  Be prepared for this. 
http://holybulliesandheadlessmonsters.blogspot.com/2010/10/phony-christians-shedding-crocodile.html

13) Gay bullies get their way by 'intimidation' when they can.  Once they are established in the church, they will tell their opponents, "If you don't like it, then leave."  Then they will deny saying such a thing.  Sadly, many DO leave a church which is overrun by gay bullies.

14) Gay bullies do NOT represent all gays.  Most decent gays, like most decent non-gays (Christians and otherwise) can 'live and let live'.  Of course, I may be wrong here, but I like to look for the best in people...which is why I've been so successfully 'suckered' over the course of my life, I suppose.  Gay bullies only care about what they can get and not a few of them had 'bad experiences' as children at the hands of 'clergy', so to them it's all about that most un-Christian of  concepts, 'payback'.  Oddly, gay bullies most strongly align these days with Muslims (who also feel sidelined, although most Muslims are not very open-minded about homosexuality).  Gay bullies will also align themselves with 'Black Liberation Theology' proponents.  This, also, is a curiosity, since the traditional 'Black church' is fairly straight and conservative.
"BLACK, GAY & MAD AS HELL" (no kidding!)
http://holybulliesandheadlessmonsters.blogspot.com/2008/05/black-gay-and-mad-as-hell-i-was-reading.html

15) The liberal gay community has a lot of resources for gay bullies to use to further their cause.  Outside groups will be brought into your church.  Protests may be staged.  Money may be 'brought in' with the contingency that gay marriages be performed with all the trimmings.

16) The Pastor must provide moral guidance when the church is under attack by gay bullies.  If that Pastor has any secrets of their OWN in their closets, or out, they must disclose and deal with it immediately.  Gay bullies are great at 'blackmailing'.  Any clergy person or church leader who is at risk of being 'blackmailed' should excuse him/herself from any further interaction in positions of authority with gay bullies.  Good churches should always police themselves as believers are admonished to in Scripture.

17) Gay bullies are persistent.  They say they want your 'approval', but really what they want is 'to be able to have their big church wedding just like everyone else'.  There is nothing particularly noble about this, in fact, though only God knows for certain what is in anyone's heart.

18) Gay non-bullies are often uncomfortable by the bully-tactics of their activist brothers and sisters, which is not to say that they don't secretly or openly approve of such tactics.  Still, churches need to be aware that closeted gay members may fear being 'outted' by gay bullies and thus may fall away from the church. 
"The Case For Outting Closeted Politicians"
 http://www.salon.com/news/politics/war_room/2011/06/14/kruger_outing/index.html
This 'falling away' may be misinterpreted as strong disapproval of the gay bullies, thus causing great anguish for non-radical LGBT persons when they feel like they have lost their church home.

http://youtu.be/x_FDl1XX7js

SAN FRANCISCO...CONNECTICUT....AND NOW NEW YORK!

19) It's all about power, sex, money and more sex.  Gay bullies know this and it serves the church well to know this and react to it with a 'clean heart'.  A favorite tactic is disrespectful disruption of church services:
Gay activists terrorize Boston church

 http://www.nmatv.com/video/2209/Gay-activists-terrorize-Boston-church

20) The subject of children is a touchy one.  Many gay bullies have no authority over their tongues as they debate 'open and affirming/gay rights/gay marriage' issues in church.  Parents must be prepared to protect their children from inappropriate speech and actions.  And they must be prepared to 'explain' what gay bullies are all about in ways that are age-appropriate for the individual child.

21) Gay bullies (and other LBGT persons) in church are often found to be involved in 'youth activities'.  Gay bullies in particular are keen to 'help' young people 'determine whether or not' a child is gay.  I cannot stress strongly enough how imperative it is to be vigilant whenever a radical gay bully seeks close contact with church children.  Make sure chaperone's are present.  Do background checks!  Those who are abused sometimes grow up to be gay bullies who abuse children themselves.  In this day and age where anything goes, gay bullies must not be trusted even in a so-called 'church setting'.  Gay bullies have issues and have some 'out there' justifications!:

(Hint for all GAY BULLIES:  Another's 'downfall' does NOT serve as justification for your own shortcomings.  If you KNOW what it's like to be 'stripped of your rights', how DARE YOU attempt to STRIP OTHERS OF THEIRS? (In this case, the right to REFUSE to perform gay marriages!)

22) Gay bullies and their silent but ardent supporters are coming to a church near you.  All they care about is gay rights and gay marriage and they will 'damn' anyone who disagrees with them and/or gets in their way.  They take advantage of Christian hospitality and Christian kindness, knowing full well that in order for Christians to 'live the Gospel' we must love the sinner along with the saint.  And we must know that we cannot always tell the difference between the sinner and the saint either!  Scripture tells us very clearly that 'even the elect will be deceived' meaning that even churchmen and women will make bad choices and have bad discernment.  We are told that in these days, sexual mores will be lax and libertine lifestyles will be common even in religious settings, so that none of us should be surprised.

23) There is one last 'trick' that gay bullies have which they 'pull in church' in order to further their own selfish gay rights and gay marriage ends.  They will start to speak of Jesus as being gay.  They will speak of the disciples as being gay.  They will speak of Jesus and the disciples having gay sex together and they will speak like this in front of all...including the children they are 'trying to help through their wonder years'.  I am not aware that there are any Biblical passages that affirm that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is gay, but I am certain that the liberal left gay bullies have a plethora of evidence.  It's amazing how even non-Judeo-Christian gay bullies are quick to pull out a Bible verse they don't believe in if it is useful to make their point!  Prepare yourself for such talk.  There are no limits when it comes to gay bullies justifying a lifestyle they feel they must justify.  They will impugn Mother Mary and the other Mary and all the women in the Bible.  They will even go so far-as they have in the O & A gay-friendly, gay-marriage performing churches I am familiar with here in CT-as to call God the Father...'Mother'.

24) I've told you these things so that you are prepared when gay bullies attack your church in New York.  Be strong in Christ and testify to the truth.  Do not forget to be kind to strangers, but use the wisdom and discernment God gave you to determine what gay bully troublemakers are really all about.  Most of all, pray for those, both straight and LGBT, who are NOT like gay bullies, but who simply wish to live their lives in peace and in the Love of God.  No evildoers will prevail in the end. But in the meantime, true Christians must be strong so that when gay bullies who are interested only in the things of the world assault them and their houses of worship, they will be prepared.

25) It is claimed that legally, no Priest, Minister, Rabbi or other clergy person can be compelled to perform a gay marriage against their wills, nor force a church or synagogue or social center to service a gay event they are not comfortable with.  However, gay bullies are already seeing to it that such 'exemptions' be deemed 'unconstitutional' on the grounds that the rights of gay people will be violated.  

     As it stands, church leaders and their congregations will be the ones with no rights whatsoever should they oppose gay marriage.

     Please keep the New York religious community in prayer with me at this time.  I have a 'soft place in my heart' for conservative New Yorkers in the religious community, as I was one of the few 'moderate-conservatives' (now fully conservative!) in liberal Connecticut for many years.
     The truth was so expertly concealed from me that I want to warn others of this.
     I want to warn those involved in church politics in New York that they will be lied to.  False promises will be made to them.  And when all else fails, bully tactics are sure to follow in their wake from those with no consciences or regard for the law.
    The old adage is: 'give them an inch and they'll take a yard'.  
     The 2011 version of this is: 'give them an inch and they'll try to sue you for violating their 'civil rights' if you don't perform their gay marriages in your churches to their specifications no matter WHAT, if any their 'religious preferences' may be and HOW DARE YOU ASK ANYWAY?
     I will never alter my perception of marriage as it is given in the Bible and as it is in my heart as God speaks to me: Marriage is a union of men and women for good so that people don't 'stray' (I know, I know...but remember that we are all but dear sinners) wherein those who are intended to bear children do so and those who are so destined adopt.
     I no longer care if gays get married or not as long as they don't 'get into my face with it'.
     I don't care if they have a civil or church ceremony, as long as they don't tell me I must sanction gay nuptials in my church sanctuary'.  That will not happen.
     Others are responsible for what THEY do, as I am responsible for what I do!
     A church sanctuary is a holy place in God's house, no matter that my Progressive lib friends consider it to be nothing more than a 'really neat site to have a wedding and to take pictures with the cool stained glass windows'.
     Of course, my gay friends, God will know what's really in your hearts and what socio-political points you just had to make at your gay wedding.  Rev. Barb is happy to leave it at that.
     But there are LOTS of pretty places to have your ceremonies and take your photos.  Are you sure you really care about our 'churches' or are you just trying to make some kind of 'statement'?
     To all gay bullies: I want you to consider that there are those of us who dedicate our church sanctuaries for holy activities such as worship, communion, baptism, funerals/memorial services, weddings, confirmations and other life-affirming transitions and celebrations.
     Do you realize how disrespectful and hurtful you are to insist that you get your way when there are so many other options available to you?
     I don't expect the 'worst' of gay rights advocates to understand what I am saying here, especially those who don't have a faith life.  The greatest thing I can do for them...is to pray for them and wish them well.
     However, I DO expect gay rights advocates to RESPECT MY RIGHT to feel and say as I do as an American citizen who has a right to freely practice my religion.
     Neither do I  expect GAY BULLIES to understand that my refusal to perform gay marriages is anything other than a PERSONAL CHOICE...and one to which I am entitled, at that.   
     And strangely enough, I am grateful to the LGBT community in Connecticut, New York and surrounding area and especially to those few of you whom I call 'gay bullies':
     You have made me more aware.
     You have blessed me and you have freed me. 
     You have solidified my work and my faith and I am grateful for all that you have done.
     Now I only wish that we could 'work together' in true honesty, without the games and subterfuge.
     Reverend Barbara Sexton

"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

"Czech This Video Out: Semjr se zrodila irského tance" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "Biblický Biochemik-li se věda setkává s kříže"

Watch this on Youtube CLICK HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0rrLdWLu_0&feature=player_embedded
Dear Ones:
     It is my belief that if all the world shared the delightful spirit of this video posted by Semjr (Youtube Channel LINK: http://www.youtube.com/user/sejmr )...we'd have nothing but 'world peace' and many good laughs.
     Semjr's  "Lordi jinak" translates to "Lordi otherwise", this parody of Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Dance" 
     Youtube poster 'Semjr' description says 'Pro zasmani...' which in English means "for a laugh" and he's not kidding.  Do check out the multi-lingual comments at the link above and add one of your own if you'd like.  You can use this Czech-to-English Google Translator LINK: http://translate.google.com/#auto   This Translator can translate any number of languages and also has an extremely useful 'detect language' feature on the top left of the list of languages.
     Originally, this video was sent to me by good old 'Uncle Charlie' in email (please pray for him and his broken hip) with the comment: "How the Irish Dance Was Born"
     U.C. sent it with the comment, "Could not resist forwarding this. Happy New Year", knowing full well that my husband is 'Irish'.     There is so much 'good' in life to enjoy and God is so good to provide us with a rich global diversity if only we can learn to appreciate it with love, mirth and good-will.
     And so to Semjr, I say, "Děkuji Vám za zaslání této nádherné video. "Blahoslavení pokojní, neboť oni budou nazváni dětmi Božími." Matouš 5:09 (NIV) Bůh požehnat vám za připomenutí všech národů sjednocující a léčivá síla hudby, veselí a dobré-bude. S láskou v Kristu, ctihodný Barbara Sexton 'Drazí léčení ministerstvo'
     Trans: Thank you for posting this delightful video. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9 (NIV) God Bless You for reminding all nations of the unifying and healing power of music, mirth and good-will. With Love in Christ, Reverend Barbara Sexton 'Dear Ones Healing Ministry'
God Bless & Keep You Today & Always
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com

FCC Stamford 'Goddess Prayers' A Commentary By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

courtesy Jim Sutton http://www.gospelgifs.com/

Dear Ones:
     I am not going to pretend that alterations to 'The Lord's Prayer' and to Christian prayers in general don't get my attention.  They have for a time at The First Congregational Church of Stamford and I say this as a 'relatively liberated Christian female pastor' who is still a member of FCC Stamford....on paper at least.
     But recently, some major happenings  (I'm not one for the use of the terms 'abominations') have come to my attention.  There's been a lot of prayin' to the MOTHER GODDESS!  Apparently Reverend Cari Jackson and her minions like this kind of thing.
     The only reason I bring this to your attention is because this praying has been done in "The Pilgrim Church, The Church That Founded Stamford" and they use kids to further their theology!      

Open and Affirming=Gay Marriage, no matter what they tell ya!

     This church is now 'run' by  The Reverend Doctor Cari Jackson, about whom I've written before.  The FCC Stamford is a UCC (United Church of Christ) church and is also known as 'the Obama/Wright' church, for those of you who are interested.  CHECK THIS OUT:
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 9, 2010
10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
*All who are able, please stand.
CALL TO WORSHIP Sam Jelliffe (child)
Leader: The God whose name is Mother invites us home. Therefore, we gather for this holy time of worship.     I'm not asking that The First Congregational Church of Stamford stop praying a certain way, or that they start or stop 'doing things'...but I am saying that it would be a lot more genuine to call yourselves what(ever) you are at this point!...that's all.  Just be honest with the people.
All: We gather in this place of prayer to celebrate the love of God, our Mother, and to feel the warm embrace of God. We gather as one human family.
Leader: We gather seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit to become more fully the people and the community our Mother God created us to be.
All: As we worship, let us be filled by the love and life and be renewed by the hope and home that fills this place of prayer made holy by God’s presence.
    Change is good!  And as long as I am on your member list and tithe and donate my dollars, I expect, at the very least, your honesty.
     Thanks!   Truth is good for the soul.  You are providing the good people of Stamford and of the world with a good education.  You are the Church of Thyatira, as mentioned in the last Book of the New Testament in Revelation:
To the Church in Thyatira

18"To the angel of the church in Thyatira write:
These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first. 20Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols. 21I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling. 22So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways. 23I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. 24Now I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, to you who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned Satan's so-called deep secrets (I will not impose any other burden on you): 25Only hold on to what you have until I come. 26To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations—
27'He will rule them with an iron scepter;
he will dash them to pieces like pottery'[b]— just as I have received authority from my Father. 28I will also give him the morning star. 29He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Revelation 2:18-29    (NIV)

    God  Bless you.  I hope all my 'talk' here isn't 'too religious for you'.  But you are helping to usher in the Day that our Lord returns and for that I am eternally grateful.  From your 'church sister', I speak to you--
 
With Love in Christ,
Reverend Barbara Sexton
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
  

Carrietta Jackson: UCC Neo-Pentecostal Pastor, Cult in Cuba Cracks Me Up By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

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FROM: http://www.conexioncubana.net/opinion/cuba-%C2%BFun-nuevo-dios-es-posible-%C2%BFuna-nueva-iglesia-es-posible/
TRANSLATION:
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://www.redescristianas.net/2010/05/23/cuba-%25C2%25BFun-nuevo-dios-es-posible-%25C2%25BFuna-nueva-iglesia-es-posible/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dreverend%2Bcarrietta%2Bjackson%26hl%3Den&rurl=translate.google.com&twu=1
 "And as Peter Bishop (Brazilian) Pedro de Casaldaliga, to change the world we also need to change God."
Ativity em Cuba 2

Cuba: Religious Voices for the acceptance of sexual diversity
Written by Sara More
Havana. May 15 (SEMlac) .- Representatives of various religious communities advocated in the country, from their point of view, the acceptance of sexual diversity in Cuban society and its spaces of faith, and against fundamentalist arguments within some churches, condemn non-heterosexual identities.
"The issue of sexuality is still very troubled and absent in everyday spaces, such as worship, Mass, meditation or training curricula of the community, and catechesis," said Gonzalez Yoimel, layman of the Presbyterian Church for a panel on sexual diversity and perspectives of religion, held on 14 May at the headquarters of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC).
The young man added that most of the time, those who speak for the communities are not themselves, but hierarchies of church groups, and generally the issue of diversity ends demonized or absent.
"There are few opportunities to hear the voices of the community itself," he told the meeting that was attended by Ricardo Alarcon, president of the Cuban Parliament, Mariela Castro, director of the National Sex Education Centre (CENESEX) pastors Sergio Arce, Presbyterian, and Raul Suarez, a Baptist, among others.
According to Gonzalez, the mission and program of the churches, in many cases, the real needs of communities and generally is imposed from the authorities in power, "over this issue, which is a taboo and very conflictual" said.
He acknowledged, however, that sexual diversity before the position is never monolithic, "although the most publicized are the letters of protest from some of the directives of several churches in Cuba, who oppose the inclusion of sexual diversity."
In this scenario, described several positions, including those not question the sexual diversity as a sin, but feel it as a stumbling block in the functioning of the churches.
"From that position is still homophobic exclusive and allows for the presence of homosexual and other variations in communities, but are denied the opportunity to hold positions in the different levels at which the church is organized," he added.
Also weighing on silence, and with it the inability to develop an open dialogue and rich on the subject, at the same time there are mature communities spiritually, ethically, respecting diversity and promote inclusion with a vision of liberation.
"As believers, we must support these public spaces for discussion and action from the work of training, academic and community, respect for diversity and God's creation," he said.
Another of the speakers at the table was the African-American Pentecostal pastor Carrietta Jackson of the United Church of Christ, who gave a moving account, ment very optimistic, of course she herself had to go to face the incomprehension of society and church to their homosexual orientation.
For his part, Pastor Ofelia Ortega, president for Latin America of the World Council of Churches, called for the need to promote dialogue among Christian churches and other religions that include these items.
Meanwhile, Brazilian Lutheran theologian and gay Musskopf Andre told about the theology of sexual diversity in Latin America and the still small group work of people who are developing, with many difficulties against, by force of homophobia.
Coderh According to Gabriel, a Catholic layman and coordinator of the Group of Reflection and Solidarity Oscar Arnulfo Romero, the subject, seen from the universal Catholic Church has a historical base from a hegemonic culture, Christian patriarchal and sexist.
"The Church, in this case, sees sexuality as sin, condemned the pleasure and only supports reproductive character," he said. "You have to deconstruct the hegemonic culture and go to the sources of the Bible to reflect from there and understand what has been the manipulation of texts by some exegetes."
In several areas open for discussion during the day, other voices argued for a new church, including from the pastoral vision of emancipated women and acceptance of sexual diversity.
During the afternoon of Saturday was held at the Pabellon Cuba, a central cultural facility in the Cuban capital, an ecumenical celebration organized by the Centro Memorial Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Student Christian Movement, the Group of Reflection and Solidarity Oscar Arnulfo Romero, the Evangelical Seminary of Matanzas and the Gender Institute.
At the ceremony, people took part in the most diverse backgrounds and religions, including the public who attended the celebrations and activities of the day, leaders and representatives of the Presbyterian, Baptist, Pentecostal, Lutheran and secular, among others.
Posted by André S. Musskopf
Ativity em Cuba

Cuba. A new god is possible? A new church is possible?
By María Ileana Faguaga Iglesias and Enrique Lopez Oliva
Cuban Day Against Homophobia, had an unusual point this Saturday, May 15, with a surprise, makeshift ecumenical worship, developed under a small tent, where a moment ago urged the use of condoms to prevent the VH-AIDS. During the service a small group of pastors and pastors from various Christian denominations and countries, including the United States prayed for a new church, inclusive, that does not discriminate against anyone for their sexual orientation.
Surprised Pavilion attendees Cuba, located in the central Vedado Ramp to participate in the Day by Day Against Homophobia, religious men and women heard singing the song of the Argentinean Fito Paez, "I come to offer my heart." Mostly these were lesbian couples --- much more visible this year than in the two previous events ---, gays, transsexuals, but not missing unprejudiced heterosexual or curious tourists.
"Who said that everything is lost / I come to offer my heart was so much blood that the river / I come to offer my heart ..." There was a large choir to which were added voices.
"In the beginning God created the world, created a house for us to live each and all, and the house was inhabited by plants, was inhabited by animals, humans. And the plants were of different sizes, shapes, scents and colors, water and land, were also different, and human being who lived in the house, the house that is all and all had different ways and means to feel different , ways to rejoice, to laugh to enjoy a whole science of colors, shapes, appearances, a science of diversity, celebration of the colorful ... "theological meditation begin the Cuban Quaker Kirenia Criado, Reflection Team Theological Center Memorial "Martin Luther King Jr.".
"This room of the house inhabited, encourages us to meet this afternoon. Meeting is seeing eye to eye, is touching, hugging, meeting. Because I recognize you and acknowledge you in me .... "
The Reformed Presbyterian pastor Dorita Arce recalled the insistence in the Bible of the admonition to love, which "rejoices with the truth." This is the love we want, when we want at this time to summon all those present. "
Some drank rum, others ate pizza, Some laughed while others looked meditative or simply expectation. Even more than a few rattled, making it difficult to hear. Most of them wore sportswear shirts with images of popular artists, there were many necklaces and earrings, many wore sandals. They took photos together. Many did not understand what was happening there.
It was the first time there was made a culto.religioso groups were improvised, greeted friends and acquaintances, "What is happening here?" Was common question. Interested and curious made a compact group of pastors around and sang along to the strains of an electric organ ... a choir is not always in tune, but sense and spontaneous. Eyes were watery.
"Today God calls us to a new moment / To walk together with his people / It's time to transform that is no more / And none alone and isolated is capable ..."
Suárez Raquel Pastor, Church Ebenezer Baptist Fellowship of Cuba, said: "Today God is pleased. How many say amen (so be it)? God is happy because we are here for women and men varied and diverse, each of us is with its many features, which makes up the unique identity and blessed everyone. Each of us is a human privilege. Privileged existence that God has given us, as she, that ... "
The Baptist Amos Lee insisted on "faith and hope that the world can be otherwise." On several occasions, called for silence in order to advance the cult. "Spirit of life, god and goddesses of all and all, I call on this place," said another officiant.
"Each of us, we, also carries prejudice, discrimination and fear," said the Chilean-Cuban psychologist Mario Flores, who served as conductor. Colorful masks were given paper to show that they not only cover but also discovered, and these were invited to a brainstorming exercise, meeting. "The mask, said the psychologist, is like a mirror, which brings us closer to our inner world, to that area of discrimination, and as any area of discrimination is an area of fear: fear of difference, to meet , fear of ourselves. "
"Look at us, to realize that we are also people who discriminate", urged other officiant. "Lift up the masks and entreguémoslas to God, asking him away from our lives that which separates us."
Brazilian Lutheran theologian Andre gay Musskopf asked to "God and the Goddess of life, which is always with us and us, and with that we go. Also today and all went through difficult moments, where we discriminate, we do not prevail where the life, to be with each one of us and to help us and make us human beings better. Us what was the intention to create humanity and all that is on earth. And I assure you that God or the Goddess of life, forgives us, accepts us and is with us and we always and in every moment throughout our lives. "
With quotations from the Old and New Testaments, including texts from the prophet Isaiah, the Gospel of John (chapter 13. 31 1l 35) and a letter from the apostle Paul to the Galatians, that part was structured liturgy.
"Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and the homeless poor into your house when you see the naked, cover him, and not hide yourself from your brother?" (Isaiah 58.6)
"" A new commandment I give today, that ye love one another as I have loved you, that ye also love one another "(John, 13. 34)
"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Paul, Galatians, 3.28)
The Rev. Raúl Suárez Ramos, one of the founders of the Fellowship Baptist Cuba, and the Memorial Center "Martin Luther
King Jr", deputy to the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba, said in his homily:
"Here in this evening, this place is no longer the Pavilion Cuba, for a moment, to turn itself into the house of God, which is home to men and women who wish to have an identity or have an identity, which are made present in our society, without fear or masks, but also that whatever identity and their presence in society, ie our people, requires a compromise, and the result together with an undertaking to place identity, presence and commitment, in what is said and done .... "
The Baptist pastor and theologian Luis Carlos Marrero, theological Coordinator of the Group of Reflection and Solidarity Oscar Arnulfo Romero ", invited all those present (pastors --- among them, the African-American neo-Pentecostal pastor ---Carrietta Jackson, pastors, deacons and diaconizas,) "to break bread and honey, fruits of the earth", and emphatically said: "Today we decided to leave our temples, our pigeonholed. Today we decided to also shed our skins like you. And as Peter Bishop (Brazilian) Pedro de Casaldaliga, to change the world we also need to change God. Sean welcome everyone to the table. Come "invited.
Raquel Suarez, pastor of Ebenezer Church, in the Havana municipality of Marianao popular, offered the blessing to all. "For everyone here is the blessing of God," said
It was a very special and meaningful, when many came to take communion in pairs, sometimes we just saw, it was just the person beside him or someone who approached him, and with whom he exchanged the bread with honey , placing each in the other's mouth, but not all did.
It was a Mass that broke traditional liturgical patterns, which upset some traditional believers (theologically conservative) did not participate in any activity Catholic clergy, nor was invited to co-officiate any representative of the Cuban religions of African origin, although they were present there , observing the scene, practitioners of these religions, whom some approached to ask for "Ache" (life force, similar to the grace of God).
The final blessing of God offered the veteran pastor and theologian renovated Sergio Arce Martínez: "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you all brothers" and that "the love of God our Father, Creator of all the diversity that we see in nature and defend in society, together with the Holy Spirit who sanctifies us in diversity, is in all of you present here, and all human beings, which are known significant part of the diversity of the Father has created, "he said. + (PE)
Posted by André S. Musskopf

Omaha UCC Pastor Attacks Holocaust Remembrance Day By Rev Barbara Sexton www.DearOnesHealingMinistry.blogspot.com DOHM

 

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     The UCC (United Church of Christ) has a long history of being anti-Israel.   But, even the UCC saw that it was in hot water with it's prejudiced stance(s) and decided to make a show (on paper at least) of 'changing things...to be a little more compassionate towards Israel'  http://www.zionism-israel.com/log/archives/00000399.html  This happened at the infamous Synod 2007.
      Don't let any UCC resolution fool you, for anti-Israel, anti-Semitic sentiment is alive and well in the United Church of Christ.  Yes, the UCC actually harbors those who 'hate the land and the peoples of Christ's birth and life'.  Not only do I not agree with this, but I cannot understand how anyone calling themselves 'Christian' can do such a thing!  If it weren't so disturbing, it would be amusing that a group which so carelessly labels people as 'racist and homophobe' cares so little for anyone outside of their progressive-lib circle, all while touting their welcoming 'culture'.  It's ironic.  It's sad.  It's pathetic.  And it's wrong.
     This is the denomination which spreads the racial hate of Rev Jeremiah Wright, Rev Otis Moss and cohorts while they decry and defame anyone who is 'doesn't support UCC polity and policy'.  The 'inclusive and affirming' culture the UCC is so proud of is a ruse.  The truth is that contrary to what the UCC says,  anyone moderate or conservative need not apply for membership or expect to be treated decently unless they are 'mute', donate lots of money and keep any moderate-conservative opinions they may have to themselves!  


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     People can lie to people, but it is sheer folly to even pretend to lie to God.  Anti-Semitism is alive and well in the UCC in a most insidious way, for they don't even acknowledge their own prejudices.  The denomination (movement)  I once defended manifested yet more hate yesterday, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, of all days.
      No acknowledgements and nothing even like common decency or trying to not mortally wound people ever entered the mind of UCC The Rev. Frederick A. Felger(ret.) of Omaha Palestinian Rights Task Force of Nebraskans for Peace today:
http://omaha.com/article/20100412/NEWS0802/704129983    He just had to vent his prejudice yesterday as many in the world honor Holocaust Remembrance Day.  He's just keeping on as 'retired' UCC clergy often do with their pensions secure, prattling on and on, still mired in the mindset of a bigoted age gone by.
     Maybe Rev Felger has hardening of the arteries of the brain like Rev. Wright must have when he gets off with his radical anti-American and anti-white spew.  I don't know.  All I do know is that the UCC, no matter what they say, fool fewer and fewer every day.  Their bank accounts show it.  They're so desperate to 'regroup' and get money anyway they can that they even have a new television commercial 'set to go viral' (UCC words) any day now.  So be it.
     We'll all be judged.  I am content that I am at a place where I need no longer defend the indefensible, praise God.  I am free and 'still speaking'.
God Bless and Keep His Own,
Rev Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
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