Responding to Pro-Gay Theology

A vigorous debate between Christians and homosexuals shouldn't be surprising in and of itself. What is surprising, though, is the current trend in which these ethics are not only being challenged, but rewritten as well, most notably in the form of the pro-gay theology.

The pro-gay theology is much like the broader gay rights philosophy, in that it seeks legitimization (not just tolerance) of homosexuality. But pro-gay theology takes it a step further by redefining homosexuality as being God-ordained and morally permissible.

When God is reputed to sanction what He has already clearly forbidden, then a religious travesty is being played out, and boldly. Confronting it is necessary because it (the pro-gay theology) asks us to confirm professing Christians in their sin, when we are Biblically commanded to do just the opposite. As Christ's ambassadors on earth, we unfaithfully represent Him if a professing believer's ongoing sin has no effect on our relationship with that believer.

My guest on the program today will be Joe Dallas - He lectures extensively at churches and seminars and directs a biblical counseling practice in Tustin, California. He is the author of Desires in Conflict; The Gay Gospel?; When Homosexuality Hits Home and general editor of The Complete Christian Guide to Understanding Homosexuality.