The Nazarene Church currently takes the position of condemning homosexuals and homosexuality. The Assembly of the Nazarene Church has regrettably diverted from the Christian faith on it’s literal and non-substantive interpretation of the Holy Bible.

“Homosexuality is one means by which human sexuality is perverted. We recognize the depth of the perversion that leads to homosexual acts but affirm the biblical position that such acts are sinful and subject to the wrath of God. We believe the grace of God sufficient to overcome the practice of homosexuality (1 Corinthians 6:9-11). We deplore any action or statement that would seem to imply compatibility between Christian morality and the practice of homosexuality. We urge clear preaching and teaching concerning Bible standards of sexual morality.

(Genesis 1:27; 19:1-25; Leviticus 20:13; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; 1 Timothy 1:8-10)”

It is my goal to enable the Nazarene Church as one that Christ would be proud of when addressing LGBT+ Community.

We will do this via petitions, letter writing, and general lobbying within church environments. Let us stay committed to our goals and spread God’s love to everyone. Not just heterosexual-cisgendered folk.

I propose the text be repealed and amended to read:

“Homosexuality is one means by which human sexuality is fulfilled as a blessing from God. We recognize the depth of the the struggle that faces those with homosexual orientation and/or transgender identity. We believe the grace of God sufficient to overcome the stigma associated with homosexuality and trangender identity due to mispreaching over the ages. We deplore any action or statement that would seem to imply incompatibility between Christian morality and the etchical practice of homosexuality. We urge clear preaching and teaching concerning Bible standards of sexual morality and gender identity."

You do not have to be Nazarene to help (though it does help our case more so), if you have a Christian faith we invite you to help by writing letters of protest and insight. Please help us bring God’s love to all His Children! (Not just a few.)

-Ian