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Andy Stanley defends conference for parents of 'gay kids,' says homosexuality is not a 'behavior,' but a 'defining attraction'
Pastor reveals prior invitations for openly gay men to speak at church, says North Aim teaches 'biblical marriage'
By Ian M. Giatti, Christian Post Reporter
Andy Stanley is finally sharing his thoughts about criticism over his involvement in a recent conference for Christian parents of what the megachurch pastor repeatedly referred to as “gay kids.”
Stanley, whose North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, hosted the Unconditional Conference last week, spoke candidly to his congregation in a message Sunday that, unlike the rest of the church’s sermons, was not live-streamed on North Point’s digital platforms.
In an audio recording of the sermon leaked to social media, Stanley addressed a number of topics, including the controversy surrounding the Unconditional Conference and the church’s theological stance on marriage.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) &#; Megachurch pastor Andy Stanley is being criticized for a recent sermon illustration involving a gay couple in which Stanley labeled adultery, but not homosexuality, a sin.
Stanley preached the sermon April 15 which had been discussed on a handful of blogs in subsequent days before gaining wider attention May 1 when Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President R. Albert Mohler Jr. wrote about it on his website.
&#;The story was so skillfully told and the message so well constructed that there can be adj doubt of its meaning. Does this signal the normalization of homosexuality at North Point Community Church?&#; Mohler wrote of Stanley&#;s congregation, which is nondenominational and located in Alpharetta, Ga. &#;This hardly seems possible, but it appeared to be the implication of the message.&#;
Stanley&#;s sermon, titled &#;When Gracie Met Truthy,&#; focused on the tension Stanley said exists between Jesus&#; teachings on grace and truth. The sermon was part five in a series on the meaning of &#;Christian.&#;
To illustrate that tension, Stanley &#;
Go and sin no more: Andy Stanley doubles down on his departure from Biblical Christianity
Christians should detect no joy in addressing theological error, but passivity in the face of serious error amounts to complicity. The Apostles warned the Church to be on guard against fake gospels and teachings that contradict the faith “once for all delivered to the saints.” Clearly, that calls for careful discernment and a necessary record of humility. This stewardship also requires careful consideration of theological weight, Biblical substance, and ethical priority. A disagreement over eschatological timetables is not a first-order theological issue, but a subversion of the gospel is a first-order crisis.
On Sunday, Andy Stanley responded to my previous column about his departure from Biblical Christianity, speaking of my argument and noting, “Lots and lots of people saw it. That’s why we are talking about it today.” He did talk about it, and in both services at North Point Community Church in metro Atlanta. He said a great deal, and he stated up front that he “never subscribed” to the Ch
It's time to be blunt about Andy Stanley and gay Christians
By Michael Brown, Op-ed Contributor
I do my best to be sensitive in the language I use, not wanting to drive people away from a life-giving message because of controversial terminology. Yet there are times when being blunt is essential, and now is one of those times. That is why Pastor Andy Stanley must be called out publicly for inviting practicing homosexuals to speak at his Unconditional Conference. The truth that these men claim to be committed Christians makes the sin all the more grievous.
I’m speaking specifically of Justin Lee and Brian Nietzel, both of whom are not only openly “gay Christians” but are also “married” to their same-sex partners. This means that, according to the plain teaching of Scripture, they will not inherit the Kingdom of God (see 1 Corinthians ) and their actions are detestable in His sight (Leviticus ).
Justin and Brian might be very gracious and thoughtful men. Their partners might be terrific people in many ways. They might even model certain aspects of Christian compassion and grace and pr