Homosexuality in Legal Perspective (Part III): Reclaiming Religious Liberty
This piece will conclude the Helwys Society’s emphasis month on the topic of homosexuality. Having approached it biblically, historically, and pastorally, we’ve turned lastly to considering it in legal perspective. In Part I, we considered our past and present legal environment. In Part II, we looked in particular at the doctrines of due process, equal protection, and privacy. In this last piece, we’ll consider the important doctrine...
Homosexuality in Legal Perspective (Part II): Revisiting Due Process, Equal Protection, and Privacy
In last week’s article, we began considering homosexuality in legal perspective. We summarized America’s present state of affairs, and the constitutional arguments advanced by LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) and religious liberty proponents. In this article, we’re going to revisit LGBT rights arguments in greater detail: namely, due process, equal protection, and privacy. Due Process & Equal Protection a. Basic...
Homosexuality in Legal Perspective (Part I): Society and the Constitution
During the month of November, the Helwys Society Forum has emphasized the topic of homosexuality. This is an important topic, especially in our day and age. We have examined it in Biblical, historical, and pastoral perspectives. In this article, we’re considering it in a legal one. A legal vantage point on this topic is important for Christians for this reason: by having an accurate account of the legal environment in America, we can...
Book Recommendations (Autumn 2014)
The Helwys Society Forum (“HSF”) is pleased to share with its readers the Book Recommendations of its contributors. We believe strongly in the importance of reading for all people, but especially for those men and women who hold leadership roles in the local church. We hope to encourage our readers to engage with these texts and to provide resources for life and ministry. Each main HSF contributor (six in total) will share two books...
Homosexuality in Historical Perspective
On September 29, the Supreme Court began their new term by considering cases for their court docket. Many assumed that the justices would take at least one same-sex marriage case. The outcome of their case would have almost assuredly ruled in favor of a constitutional right to same-sex marriage that applies nationwide. However, on October 6 the Supreme Court announced that they would not be hearing any same-sex marriage cases. As...
2014 Theological Symposium: Summary & Reflections
The Commission for Theological Integrity annually sponsors a Theological Symposium. On October 27-28, denominational leaders, laypersons, and students gathered at Welch College for the event. Papers generally centered on the topic of evangelism in the post-Christian west. By all accounts, this was a highly successful event, with more than 130 attending. In this post, we’re first going to summarize the presentations, and then offer...
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