Posted on 03/19/2013 8:35:22 PM PDT by robowombat
'Love Wins' Author Rob Bell Supports Gay Marriage
CBNNews.com Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Rob Bell, the former "rock star" pastor of Michigan's Mars Hill Bible Church, has come out in support of same-sex marriage.
Speaking during a forum at San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Monday, Bell said the ship of traditional marriage "has sailed."
"Yes, I am for marriage. I am for fidelity. I am for love, whether it's a man and woman, a woman and a woman, a man and a man," he said. "I think this is the world we are living in and we need to affirm people wherever they are." Listen to the full audio of Bell's comments here.
Bell suggested that instead of transforming the world, a "ghettoized, Evangelical subculture" has instead turned people away from Christ.
"I think that when you're in a part of a subculture that is dying, you make a lot more noise because it's very painful. You sort of die or you adapt. And if you adapt, it means you have to come face to face with some of the ways we've talked about God, which don't actually shape people into more loving, compassionate people," he reasoned.
"We have supported policies and ways of viewing the world that are actually destructive. And we've done it in the name of God and we need to repent," he said.
It's not the first time Bell has made waves in evangelical Christian circles. In 2011, Bell caused controversy with his book Love Wins, in which he challenged traditional Christian views of Heaven and Hell.
Bell is not interested in the God of the Bible but only the one he has created in his mind.
I posted this before but I think it’s worth repeating.
Saints Tossed To and Fro
In this message, Dr. Stanley talks about the importance of having a faith that is doctrinally sound and spiritually mature. When we can explain what we believe and why we believe it, we won’t be carried away by false doctrine. We’ll also be able to use our biblical knowledge and spiritual giftedness to build up the church and bring people together.
http://www.intouch.org/broadcast/today-on-radio/content.aspx?topic=Saints_Tossed_To_and_Fro_radio
Money is Bell’s God.
Bow down before the one you serve, Rob.
Mohammed adapted the bible to suit his warlord philosophy. How'd that work out?
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