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"The debate over how to regard same-gender sexual relationships is raging in the church, with shock waves rippling through society. Christians on all sides of the controversy often invoke Scripture. This situation raises questions: How can people of equally passionate faith disagree so strenuously on this subject? Is it possible to find a way forward without the church being torn asunder?"

Presbyterian minister goes back to the Bible and changes how he feels about same sex marriage. Book title: The Bible's Yes to Same Sex Marriage. WUNC State of Things conversation.

Affirming Faith Groups in the Raleigh Area - no PCUSA churches are listed

Straight-from-the-heart advice for parents and grandparents who want to do the right thing."

Resources for Marriage Equity. Publisher of LGBT books.

""Loosen the chains of injustice, untie the cords of the yoke, set the oppressed free and break every yoke. Then you will be called Repairer of the Breach." Isaiah 58 To educate, encourage and engage in dialogue between the Christian Church and the LGBT Christian community. "

"Within the liturgy, congregations pledge to accept, love, forgive, and nurture the newly baptized member. The church, however, often lives out this covenant selectively, forcing its gay and lesbian members into silence, alienation, and doubt. We Were Baptized Too challenges the church to take seriously its understanding of baptism and communion as a means of grace, justice, and liberation."

The place of gay men and women in the community of faith has become one of the most divisive debates in the church today. Writer and activist Richard Cleaver takes a fresh approach to this issue by examining the struggles of gay men and lesbians in the church through the lens of liberation theology. He offers a "gay" reading of scripture, but one that is also spiritually challenging to all readers. Cleaver interweaves biblical reflections with historical, social, political, and personal commentary. He discusses personal identity issues and "coming out," the development of class consciousness as members of an oppressed group, and solidarity with other oppressed groups. This provocative book brings a new voice to the debate about the place of gays and lesbians in our churches.