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William Seger

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8. He means that in the New Testament, God had changed his mind about homosexuals

Reply to TheRickles (Reply #6)

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 07:52 PM

Jan 13

The New Testament “fully includes” L.G.B.T.Q. people, he wrote in what would be his last book, written as he knew that he was dying. Because same-sex marriage is blessed by God, he argued, the church should bless it as well.

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"Mr. Hays changed his mind about same-sex relationships, he said, because God changed his mind." hedda_foil Jan 13 #1

I assume he means that God changed Mr. Hays' mind. It's not clear who "his mind" refers to. TheRickles Jan 13 #6

He means that in the New Testament, God had changed his mind about homosexuals William Seger Jan 13 #8

Thanks. I think you're right. hedda_foil Jan 13 #10

Because God changed his mind. ItsjustMe Jan 13 #2

Too little too late TxGuitar Jan 13 #3

Nice to see so much support for homophobes TommyT139 Jan 13 #4

2024 - 1996 equals 28 years. maxsolomon Jan 13 #5

He was 48 when he published it in his book. Wiz Imp Jan 13 #7

I lead a very simple life wolfie001 Jan 13 #9