Gay Marriage: Analysis Of Newsweek's Article
Post 1: The Beginning
Post 2: Journalistic Integrity
Post 3: Bible And Marriage
Post 4: Homosexuality and the Bible
Post 5: Remaining Issues
Dr. Darrell Bock is Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He also is Professor for Spiritual Development and Culture there. He is an Editor at Large for Christianity Today and is a Past President of the Evangelical Theological Society (2000-2001). He is the author of over twenty books and is a New York Times Best Selling author. He has been blogging on this site since May, 2006.
Juan:
I agree with you that certain actions do no good without spiritual change. However, some values are good for people and should be pursued in a cuturally healthy manner. So we have incest laws. These are healthy for society (and prevent damage in families or at least sanction destructive behavior). Other moral areas can be treated similarly, but only if people appreciate the rationale for the law. Other religions accept the values of life or justice, not just Christians, and so may support the idea that some legislation in certain contexts might be good for society. Everyone has the right to make such a case in our society.
dlb