i'm guessing not
Posted on 04/18/2013 3:59:32 PM PDT by oohebo
“Until recently, I have struggled all my life in feeling unloved and unaccepted,” Paulk said. “I have been on a journey during the last few years in trying to understand God, myself, and how I can best relate to others. During this journey I have made many mistakes and I have hurt many people including people who are close to me. I have also found a large number of people who accept me for who I am regardless of my past, any labels, or what I do.”
Paulk continued, “I no longer support the ex-gay movement or efforts to attempt to change individuals — especially teens who already feel insecure and alienated. I feel great sorrow over the pain that has been caused when my words were misconstrued. I have worked at giving generously to the gay community in Portland where I work and live. I am working hard to be authentic and genuine in all of my relationships.”
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Once you’ve done crack, you’ll never go back?
King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
This guy used to be the poster boy for “pray away the gay” groups until he was caught hanging out in a gay bar. He was even featured in Newsweek (alongside his “ex-lesbian” wife) promoting reparative therapy.
Those would be SCRIPTURAL traditions, my friend. Big, big difference.
If they were by word, and not by epistle, then they would not be scriptural. Only the ones passed by epistle would be scriptural.
The format of the Mass - liturgy of the Word followed by liturgy of the Eucharist is an example of a tradition that was not passed by epistle.
“Was he ever truly a follower of Christ? “
I think you hit it on the target.
The Catholic Church teaches that while homosexual sex is a sin, having homosexual feelings is not; it may be inborn and never go away, that’s why celibacy is encouraged in the church.
i'm guessing not
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