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The second part of the chapter of “Self-Representation – What Does It Mean to Be gay“, deals with the question after “[w]hat is a [b]iblical sexual identity”, and what does Psalm 139 teach Rosaria Butterfield about Identity (cf. p. 129). She explains, that at the beginning of the bible, God’s definition of sexuality is explained. In Genesis 1, God tells Adam and Eve to “[b]e fruitful and multiply” (p. 127). Later in Genesis, God tells that Adam and Eve are pretty the same in their behavior, “but they are completely different in their sexual distinctions” (p. 127). Rosaria Butterfield claims that our only purpose is “finding refuge in God” (p. 130). She speaks about Sam Allberry and his quote, that “marriage is by God’s design, God does not design every person for marriage” (p. 134).
ReplyDeleteIn Chapter five of Dr. Butterfield's 'Openness Unhindered' it speaks more about identities in people. How Butterfield approaches her "They Say/I Say" she goes straight into her I Say immediately in the text, "No, Gay is not just another adjective. It is a term of identity. Gay describes an intimate disclosure of real and abiding selfhood." (118) But how she approaches her They Say is very informal. She immediately goes to very relying sources to support her argument of "Gay Identity", "Let's turn now to a Christian psychologist who supports Christians who identify as gay to be heard. Mark Yarhouse, in Understanding Sexual Identity: A Resource for Youth Ministry, offers a pastoral guide to meeting people where they are. Speaking of the need to engage with people with 'convicted civility.'" (119) She approached her They Say very wisely due to the amount of research and sources she had from other worldly views toward Sexual Identity.
ReplyDeleteThe second part of 'Openness Unhindered' talks a lot about what the gay means and identity. She goes on by saying the 'they say' argument by using Yarhouse's example of "distinguishing between Gay as a sexual identity and gay as a sexual orientation" pg.122. Her I say argument is that she does not like the idea that using this method could cause a whole new issue in its self. she states "It oversimplifies a complex issue and is violent" pg. 122. she clearly states how much she disagrees with Yarhouses opinion.
ReplyDeleteThe second half of this chapter is about whether sexual sin is a moral problem or physical problem and sexual representation. Butterfield explains is the story that “homosexual lust or sexual practice is a moral issue”, what Butterfield means by this is that if you have homosexual thoughts as to doing something sexual with the same sex or practice same gender sex then it is a moral issue. Having a sexual desire for someone of the same sex is an example of original sin, on the other hand a person who resists and does not get involved with homosexuality it thought to be a hero of faith. People now a days try to find someone that commits the same sin as they do that way they don't feel alone.
ReplyDeletein the second part of chapter five, Butterfield discusses if sexual sin is a moral or physical problem. Butterfield says, "No, Gay is not just another adjective. It is a term of identity. Gay describes an intimate disclosure of real and abiding selfhood" (118). Homosexual lust or sexual practice is a moral issue. If you have homosexual thoughts or take part in homosexual activities than it is a moral issue, It normal to have homo communication with the same sex however having sexual desire for the same sex is an example of original sin. A person who resists their urge for homosexual actions is a hero of faith.
ReplyDeleteIn the second portion of chapter 5 "Self-Representation" Dr. Butterfield talks about how we try to find ways to cope or make our sins seem in a way something not as serious as it truly is. She gets into talking about how our tendencies are finding others that sin the way we do. That was actually the subtitle to one of the paragraphs. Dr. Butterfield states that, "We search for role models,so that we might minimize the sinfulness of our sin. We enlist others to help us in calling our sin a sanctifying grace. " She also discusses sexual identity. She says that sexual desires make us feel as though we "dwell in the remotest part of the sea" and that "darkness will overwhelm me" God tells us that if we make our home (including our identity) with him, he will guide us safely, because to him, darkness does not disable.
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In the second part of this chapter, Butterfield explains what Biblical marriage looks like. She says that marriage is between a man and a woman. She then goes on to explain that our identity is in Christ, and she uses Psalm 139 to illustrate this. She says that single people are more on the front lines in the battle against sin, because they are less tied down to worldly things. That is not to say that married people are any less important. “Peace does not come naturally. Peace must be pursued.” (Butterfield 135)
In the second part of Self-Representation Butterfield talks about the Biblical definition of marriage and why it is the right way. She says that "the concept of one flesh is rooted not only in the physical reality of conjugal union, but in the potential to procreate." If it was ok for men to be with men or women to be with women God would've given them the ability to procreate. She goes on to say that even though gay marriage is legal it doesn't mean that they are married in God's eyes. She also reminds us that God intended some people to stay single, and no matter what our situation we need to "make our home with him, he will guide us safely."
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ReplyDeleteIn the second half of this chapter Butterfield tells us what the Bible says about marriage. She explains how marriage, according to the Bible, is between a man and woman. “Peace does not come naturally. Peace must be pursued.” (Butterfield 135) She uses this quote in advocating the fact that people who are single are attacked more by sin because of their lack of earthly things.
The second half of the fifth chapter in Butterfield's book explains what Biblical marriage is. She explains that Biblical marriage is the right way and she does this by using God's word, more specifically Psalm 139. She brakes this chapter down and goes bit by bit explaining different parts of it and explaining how it teaches her about identity. Our identity should come from Christ and not our sin or sexual sin, even though todays culture will say it's okay. When we identify ourselves with God, He guides us and directs us, from our sinful lifestyles and into a fulfilling relationship with Him.
ReplyDeleteIn Chapter five of Openness Unhindered author Rosaria Butterfield talks about sexual identity in the Bible and what God’s definition of sexual identity is. In Genesis 1, the purpose of Adam and Eve, and all of humanity, is defined. We were created to “nurture the Earth, to steward it, and to procreate.” (Butterfield 127) Butterfield addresses if sexual sin is a moral or physical problem. She states that we all tend to find people who struggle with the same sin we do, so that we won’t be alone in our sin. Referencing back to the first half of chapter five, it is reaffirmed that when we create these subcategories of Christians, we no longer share the same refuge that God has promised us. Psalms 139:1 reads “O Lord, you have searched me and known me.” God has created us, He knows us, but more importantly He protects us.
ReplyDeleteRosaria Butterfield gets the tip of the term, “Gay”. She defines the term gay as homosexuality and as she quotes, “freedom of oppression and stigma for being gay.” But as Rosaria Butterfield continue her studies of what the society says, she begins to compare and contrast them. She thinks society says the term gay means merry, bright, festive and joyous back in the sixteenth century. Rosaria argues with the society about what the term gay really means.
ReplyDeleteChapter five of Openness Unhindered talks on the subject on how sexual identity is perceived in the Bible. And what God says in the bible about marriage whether it's same sex or heterosexual. Rosaria Butterfield says " God remedies Adam's isolation by making Eve and then separating Adam and Eve into a covenant family." No one wants to be alone in this world, and I believe Rosaria understands when she questions the real term of the word Gay.
ReplyDeleteRosaria continues chapter five with how the Bible defines sexuality. She talks about Adam and Eve's sexual distinctions and that, in Genesis 2:24, God says for that reason they would become one flesh."What makes a marriage, then, is God's design." (Butterfield 127) Butterfield goes on to tell us about biblical marriage, yet also explaining that you do not have to be married to be "more sanctified". Then goes on to explain the importance of single Christians and how they work in the building of the church. Psalm 139 tells us, as the whole body of Christ, that when we find our identity in Him, He will guide our footsteps and protect us.
ReplyDeleteButterfield talks about the definition of sexuality. She looks back at the book Genesis where it mention Adam and Eve. It was clear that Adam and Eve were put on earth to nurture the earth and procreate it. "Our identity is in finding refuge in God. Nothing more". This quote is about finding your refuge and making it known that it's either we decide to be a child of God or nothing else. "Our tendency is to find others who sin like we do". Butterfield says that we all try to find other people that sin just like us, just so that we could be on the same page and one is not better than the other. In the end we're all looking for role models so we can mirror there actions.
ReplyDeleteIn the second half of this chapter Butterfield talks of Identity and The right was to find our identity is to find it through God. She also talks on the topic of how we as sinner always try to point out or join groups of sinner that sin like you or worse so that we feel justified in the sin we commit. In closing Butterfield talks of the bibles views on identity and how some people are not called to get married and how Sexual identity and marriage is through Gods plan.
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