Sunday, September 28, 2014

Let's Talk About It: Homosexuality, the Bible and the Church (4 of 4)

Rev. Dr. Charles "Buz" Myers, associate professor, religious studies at Gettysburg College and an ordained Presbyterian minister, presents the final lecture on a topic that raises many questions about the mission and ministry of the church. Today's lecture focuses on the polity and politics behind the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s stance on homosexuality, marriage and ordination through the years.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 28, 2014 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Let's Talk About It: Homosexuality, the Bible, and the Church (3 of 4)

Rev. Dr. Charles "Buz" Myers, associate professor, religious studies at Gettysburg College and an ordained Presbyterian minister, presents the third of four lectures on a topic that raises many questions about the mission and ministry of the church. Today's lecture begins with a review of pertinent Bible verses from last week's lecture, then continues with "Homosexuality and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): A Survey of the Church’s Response to this Issue." Buz considers the official position of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on homosexuality and reviews some of the official statements of the PC (USA) over the last 35 years.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Let's Talk About It: Homosexuality, the Bible and the Church (2 of 4)

Rev. Dr. Charles "Buz" Myers, associate professor, religious studies at Gettysburg College and an ordained Presbyterian minister, presents the second of four lectures on a topic that raises many questions about the mission and ministry of the church. Today's topic, "A Consideration of Pertinent Biblical Passages," will focus attention on the two passages in the Hebrew Bible (Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13) and the two passages in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 6:9 and Romans 1:24-26) that are pertinent to the debate.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 14, 2014 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.



Sunday, September 7, 2014

Let's Talk About It: Homosexuality, the Bible and the Church (1 of 4)

Rev. Dr. Charles "Buz" Myers, associate professor, religious studies at Gettysburg College and an ordained Presbyterian minister, presents the first of four lectures on a topic that raises many questions about the mission and ministry of the church. Today's topic, "The Bible in the 21st Century: Sacred Cow or White Elephant?" looks at how the Bible is used by Christians today.

This lecture was presented on Sunday morning, September 7, 2014 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey.