[OPINION] Christ could be queer? On blasphemy
If to be queer is to resist structures that oppress people, then Christ, according to theologian Lisha Isherwood, 'is certainly queer'
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If to be queer is to resist structures that oppress people, then Christ, according to theologian Lisha Isherwood, 'is certainly queer'
“All my longings lie open before you, O Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you.” Psalm 38:9 NIV. That is from the 38th Psalm of David wherein he doesn’t ask…
And what is the central message of the gospel? That Christ died for our sins, He was raised on the third day and now offers those who believe a share of that same triumph (1 Corinthians 15:1-8). It’s a pretty simple message that needs no overly theatrical presentation or conversion therapy sessions. Since the work of salvation is truly a God thing the only thing that a leader should be doing is clearing all misconceptions out of our lives so that the simplicity of God’s grace and mercy can reign supreme. That, in and of itself, will change how a person self identifies.
As Our Lord said while He walked among us: “You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.”
A question for Easter Monday: would Australia be better governed if our political leaders were Christians? Would the economy work any better?