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Greater compassion needed for homosexuals, says Selwyn Hughes

CWR is urging Christians to look again at the Bible’s message to homosexuals.

At a time when the issue of homosexuality is dividing the Church, this organisation has published a major new work: A Question of Love – answers to questions on homosexuality.

CWR founder and author of the Every Day with Jesus bible notes Selwyn Hughes said: “Christians find it difficult to hold meaningful conversations on the subject and this has led, all too often, to prejudice towards those living in a homosexual lifestyle. Our aim is to lay down some clear biblical principles, which will give a clear understanding of God’s view on the subject and lead to a greater compassion towards homosexual persons.”

The book’s author, Dr Angelo Grazioli is a GP and sex therapist. He calls on Christians and churches to welcome homosexuals, whilst arguing clearly that homosexuality cannot be accepted as a godly expression of sexuality.

However, Dr Grazioli contends that Christians too often are suspicious of same sex relationships, where intense and non-sexual love can be experienced. Drawing from a range of biblical stories, he suggests that such an unthinking and uncaring approach often causes great sexual anxiety.

Whilst accepting that some Christians may have homosexual orientation and may even live with other homosexuals, he argues that celibacy is the only biblical response. Those who love others of the same sex without having sexual relations he defines as homophyllics.

“I have enormous respect for homophyllics who remain celibate. They get criticised from both sides. They are really between a rock and a hard place. On one side the Church might criticise them because they are not acting ‘normally’ by getting married. On the other side are the homosexuals who think they are weird because they are not having sex.

“We would do well to become a little more Christlike and not look askance at two homophyllics who are sharing a deep, loving relationship, be they male or female.”

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		NEWS EXTRA Greater compassion needed for homosexuals, says Selwyn Hughes CWR is urging Christians to look again at the Bible’s message to homosexuals. At a time when the issue of homosexuality is dividing the Church, this organisation has published a major new work: A Question of Love – answers to questions on homosexuality. CWR founder and author of the Every Day with Jesus bible notes Selwyn Hughes said: “Christians find it difficult to hold meaningful conversations on the subject and this has led, all too often, to prejudice towards those living in a homosexual lifestyle. Our aim is to lay down some clear biblical principles, which will give a clear understanding of God’s view on the subject and lead to a greater compassion towards homosexual persons.” The book’s author, Dr Angelo Grazioli is a GP and sex therapist. He calls on Christians and churches to welcome homosexuals, whilst arguing clearly that homosexuality cannot be accepted as a godly expression of sexuality. However, Dr Grazioli contends that Christians too often are suspicious of same sex relationships, where intense and non-sexual love can be experienced. Drawing from a range of biblical stories, he suggests that such an unthinking and uncaring approach often causes great sexual anxiety. Whilst accepting that some Christians may have homosexual orientation and may even live with other homosexuals, he argues that celibacy is the only biblical response. Those who love others of the same sex without having sexual relations he defines as homophyllics. “I have enormous respect for homophyllics who remain celibate. They get criticised from both sides. They are really between a rock and a hard place. On one side the Church might criticise them because they are not acting ‘normally’ by getting married. On the other side are the homosexuals who think they are weird because they are not having sex. “We would do well to become a little more Christlike and not look askance at two homophyllics who are sharing a deep, loving relationship, be they male or female.” © Christian Family Network is run by CPO, supported by Care for the Family, Marriage Resource, Positive Parenting, Care, Women Alive, Christian Herald and many others.