| Handouts for January 2008 Sessions
on "The Bible and Sexuality"
Bible and Sexuality Resources
Dialogue vs Debate
Genesis 19
Judges 19
Leviticus 18
Leviticus 20
Romans 1
1st Corinthians 6
1st Timothy 1
Recaps of the Fall 2007 Presentations
September 9
Models of Engagement - Dr. Sarah Borden
We will be reviewing several of the world's major religions in our Adult Forum this fall. As an introduction, Philosophy professor Sarah Borden shared with us three distinct viewpoints in the philosophy of religions: Pluralism, Exclusivism, and Inclusivism. More about Models
September 16
Islam – Roy Oksnevad, Director Muslim Ministry, Billy
Graham Center
Islam is the second-largest religion in the world (after Christianity). Like Christianity, it has its roots in the same traditions as Judaisim. More about Islam
September 23
Hinduism – Dr. David Fletcher
Hinduism is the third largest world religion, after Christianity and Islam. Hinduism is an ancient religion, so old that its origins have been lost in the mists of time.More about Hinduism
September 30
Missionary Report - Rev. Patsy McGregor
Rt. Rev. Todd McGregor, Bishop of Madagascar
What is "mission"? Patsy and Todd explained that the word 'mission' is from the Greek 'apostolia' which means "to send." Although many of us 'wait for a call', we are all called to be missionaries. More about missions
October 7
Buddhism - Dr. David Fletcher
Buddhism is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as 'the Buddha'. Siddhartha was a Hindu prince who was raised in luxury. His father tried to shield him from the harshness of life, but... More about Buddhism
October 14
Judaism - Dr. Walter Dunnett
Walter explained that, traditionally, the roots of Judaism begin with Abraham's convenant with God, circa 2000 BC. There are three aspects of the tradition that are central to Judaism: the history of Israel, the sacred writings (the Torah), and the sacred place of worship (the Temple). More about Judaism
October 21
Christian Traditions: Anglicanism - Rev. George Smith
George compressed 500 years of church history into a 5 page handout. More about Anglicanism
October 28
Christian Traditions: Orthodoxy - Dr. Bradley Nassif
Professor of Biblical Theology, North Park University
Dr. Nassif explored with us the history of the Orthodox Christian Church and one of it's most compelling aspects: the use of icons.
November 4
Christian Traditions: Protestantism, Dr. Edith Blumhofer
Director, Institute for Study of American Evangelicals, Wheaton College
Dr. Blumhofer listed some characteristics of early Protestants, including viewing the Bible as the sole source of revealed truth, the priesthood of all believers, and congregational participation. More about Protestantism
November 11
The Costly Witness of the Church: SE Mexico, Bishop Benito
November 18
The Costly Witness of the Church: Sub-Sahara Africa, Dr. Paul Robinson Director, Hunger Program, Wheaton College
November 25
Convention Recap – Rev. George Smith
December 2
20th Century Martyrs: Germany
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Dr. David Fletcher kicked off the session by showing part of a film about Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer received his PhD in theology from the University of Berin at the age of 21. In 1931 he began lecturing in theology at Berlin, and as a vigorous opponent of Nazism, he founded the Confessing Church with Martin Niemoller and Karl Barth. More on Bonhoeffer
December 9
20th Century Martyrs: El Salvador
Dr. David Lauber
December 16
20th Century Martyrs: Ecuador
Auca missionary pilots
Olive Liefeld, author of Unfolding Destinies
December 23
20th Century Martyrs: Russia
Fr. Alexander Menn and Ivan Moiseyev
Dr. Myrna Grant
December 30
New Year's Eve Social
Questions?
Contact a member of the committee:
Myrna Grant, Chair
Sarah Borden
Julie Carson
Walter Dunnett
David Fletcher
Lynn Wollstadt
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