Same-sex relationships: An alternative view to the Discussion Guide

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Author: Rev. Dave Morgan
Date: Prestented at the October 2006 meeting.
Context: In light of the same-sex debate, Rev. Morgan argues that the findings of DEWCOM's Same-sex discussion guide are not fully representative of current views. This paper adds to the discussion by presenting views from Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience that suggest that same-sex relationships are not in accordance with orthodox Christian theology.
Document status: Under discussion.

Scripture and same-sex relations

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Author: Rev. Ray Alistoun
Date: Presented at the October 2006 meeting.
Context: In light of the same-sex debate, Rev. Alistoun argues that same-sex relationships are not viewed in a positive light by Scripture.

Holding hands is not for sissies.

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Author: Rev. Greg Andrews
Date: Presented at the October 2006 meeting
Context: In light of the same-sex debate, Rev Andrews presented this paper arguing for a more inclusive position to be held by the MCSA.

African Culture and Homosexual relationships

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Author: Rev. Sijadu Nkomonde
Date: Presented at the October 2006 meeting
Context: In light of the same-sex debate, Rev. Nkomonde presented this paper, urguing that same-sex relationships are not foreign to African culture.