clobber passages

Family Matters Part 1: Valuing Families

Family Matters Part 1: Valuing Families

“If by ‘family values’ we mean valuing one kind of family over others, then we have misunderstood the radically welcoming teachings of Jesus. As followers of Jesus, we are called to build faith communities where our differences are embraced, where all families are valued.”

Part 8: Love, Not Domination

Part 8: Love, Not Domination

“From the perspective of the Beloved Community, our goal is not to determine who belongs or define the type of relationships in which sexual intimacy can occur, but to establish principles of justice within all our relationships, especially those that are the most private and intimate.”

Part 7: The Kindness of God

Part 7: The Kindness of God

"To follow Jesus and become a radically inclusive faith community, we must resist the temptation to judge others. Instead, we must be willingly be a radically repentant people, witnessing to the power and love and radical kindness of God.”