I became connected to Tim on Facebook. Then his book was released and I am simply amazed at his courage. I believe Tim's experience has much to teach Christians who often appear as angels of death holding out the Bible as a machine gun of condemnation.

This book ends the gay marriage/rights debate for me. And Tim's story inspired me to "come out" as a straight, Christian ally of gay rights.

This has been done already by Morgan Spurlock in his "30 days as a straight man in a gay world."

I think people have the right to sexual choice they want, and also have the right to love whoever they want, can be a woman, a man, a plan, etc.. I believe that love does not have to be considered a bad thing, quite the contrary.
Very good post and video.
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And Url can still claim to bring scriptural authority to anything? I think not. What a bunch of silly idiots.

Tolerance,
I find your nickname interesting, and a little ironic...What did Out of Ur do other than present something for you to think about? Did they take a stand? Or are you presuming they are taking a stand simply by presenting this from ABC News? Maybe they are just trying to start dialogue. Personally, I applaud a challenge to my belief system, be it from friend or foe. I need to exercise by brain and my faith. I see nothing from Out of Ur that merits your response whatsoever. Your response simply underlines the volatility of this issue, and why there is a continuing need to come to terms with it (which is different than endorsing, by the way) because like it or not, it's not going away...any more than divorce, adultery, greed or any other sinful activity is.

I find what Tim did as being an interesting social experiment, but don't see much value beyond that. Should we be with others where they are? You bet. Should we stand idly by or partake in their sin? I don't think so. We follow Jesus, the One who said, "I came not for the healthy, but for the sick." Are we not all sick?

I did a little more research and found this telling quote:

But [Timothy] says [his mom] eventually came to terms with his "sexuality" and "went from being a very conservative Christian to being an ally to the gay community."

Is this the ultimate goal? Conversion from Christianity?

And I realized that Out of Ur may be "trying to start a conversation" but it's starting to seem more like they are "trying to execute an agenda."

How is the Bible not clear on this? Are we not being asked to preach a different Gospel? (Jesus loves you and died for your sins...but I've checked it out, and you're OK, so just go on sinning.)

Somehow, istm, there has to be ground between being an insensitive and judgmental jerk and jettisoning the traditional Christian understanding that acting out one's sexuality outside of monogamous heterosexual marriage is not God's will for his children and that He has something better in mind even for those who struggle with same-sex attraction.

I love the fact that Tim chose to become empathetic. His incarnational approach surely mirrors that of the God Who became Man for our sakes. But why, oh why, do we have to throw out the baby of the genuine Christian tradition on human sexuality with the bathwater of an unbiblical and prejudicial judgmentalism?

I think your courage is quite noble. I however would like to recommend a book by titled "How to be in the perfect will of God", by Dag Heward-Mills. I think it'll clarify more explicitly what God has made us to be. Of course shouldn't condemn or judge people; and the fact that a group of people is being condemned by others who may not know any better doesn't justify the actions of that group.

I'm certain "How to be in the perfect will of God" will help you understand what God's plan is for you as His child. It's bigger than a sexual identity, but it doesn't include a metamorphosis of the same.