Would Jesus Attend a Gay Wedding? | Jesus vs. America
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- In Jesus vs. America, a Gen X attorney sits down with a Millennial and a member of Gen Z to untangle the Christian faith from the influence of the American culture.
Episode Description:
The title of our episode is one of the most frequently asked questions that pastors hear from their congregations and a topic that is often discussed in online forums. While there is room to debate the answer, the way we approach this question - and the way we treat those who might come to a different conclusion - says more about us than it does about Jesus or the question itself. Why has this become such a litmus test of orthodox Christian faith? Why doesn’t the fact that we are so scandalized by the issue serve as a warning that we have become the very legalists that we often decry in the pages of scripture? In this episode, we examine the heart of Jesus in coming close to those who needed him the most, and we contrast his actions with the Pharisees who made sure to publicly and privately keep their distance from the very same people.
We ask whether Jesus would do the same today, and point out the ways that many Christian leaders seem to more closely resemble the behavior of the Pharisees rather than that of Jesus. We also examine the many arguments that are stated about what makes a wedding different from other public events, and we break down those arguments to better understand the motivations behind them. In the end, we want to center our answer on Jesus: if he would attend, then we should; and if he would not, then we should not.
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About Jesus vs. America:
For over two decades, we have collectively watched young adults walking away from their faith at an alarming rate. Most Christian resources focus on this exodus from a sociological lens, and we have benefited from the work that has been done in this area. But as three people with on-the-ground experience working with young adults every day, it is increasingly clear that young adults are not so much reacting to Jesus, his message, or even his plan for the church. Instead, many young people are being repelled by a counterfeit and enculturated version of Christianity, a version of Christianity that commingles the American culture and political ideology with the Christian faith.
Jesus told us we could not serve two masters, and yet so many Christians have tried to serve both the teachings of scripture and the dictates of the American culture. Young adults have taken notice, and they want nothing to do with this tainted form of religion. Many may bemoan the loss of so many young people, but we have often given them the reasons they cite when they leave.
Our podcast is designed to first and foremost untangle the teachings of Jesus and the will of God revealed throughout the scripture from the enculturated version of the gospel that has spread to many corners of the church in 21st Century America. In doing so, we hope to validate what young adults have long suspected, while challenging them to go deeper with Jesus rather than bail out on a counterfeit gospel. We want to demonstrate honest questions and to wrestle with doubts while also encouraging young adults to do the work of seeking answers and working to rebuild their faith.
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I don't think there is any way that Jesus would go to a "gay" wedding. He met with sinners to call them to repentance, but we have no record of Him hanging out in the midst of a sinful activity in order to reach people. The closest example I can think of is the woman at the well. He called out her infidelity, and she brought people to hear Him in a publicly neutral place.
No
What do you mean there were no ceremonies in ancient times? There are Galilean weddings that Jesus talks about in the Bible
Thank you for tackling this. The overwhelming message people outside of Christian circles are hearing is that Christianity defines itself almost primarily through LGBTQ issues, to such an extent that people who aren't sure what churches believe assume Christianity is about not being gay and little else. Christians, I think, have sent the message that this is the primary issue they're interested in.
I think it's because they are the only group seeking to change how believers think about what God has clearly spoken of as sin. Adulterers, fornicators, thieves, etc, aren't forming groups to do this.
@@dhfocus7 surely we aren't the only sinners. This really is different, though, because if we so much as ask for prayer we're kicked out of most evangelical societies. Speaking from experience -- I'm forever grateful that G-d isn't like human beings. At least I know I'm a sinner, but many people like you genuinely believe you are holy on your own merits. From what I understand of theology, self-righteousness is a very unsafe place to be spiritually.
Ironic because I believe Jesus was gay. He never or had any kids.
Absolutely not he would not go to a gay wedding especially in the church his Holy Sanctuary it is against his teachings .period.