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===Alliance of Baptists===

===Alliance of Baptists===

The Alliance of Baptists expresses that the Bible is an inadequate basis of authority, with human experience and science being able to sanction homosexuality, and homosexual marriage, as wells as to sanction "committed" sexual relationships outside marriage.<ref>1999 "Report on the Task Force on Human Sexuality"</ref><ref>[http://www.albertmohler.com/commentary_read.php?cdate=2004-04-28 The Alliance of Baptists Affirms Same-Sex Marriage]</ref><ref>[ http://www.baptist2baptist.org/b2barticle.asp?ID=266 For the Bible tells me so. by Russell D. Moore November 2000]</ref>  

The Alliance of Baptists--representing a small minority of Baptists--expresses that the Bible is an inadequate basis of authority, with human experience and science being able to sanction homosexuality, and homosexual marriage, as wells as to sanction "committed" sexual relationships outside marriage.<ref>1999 "Report on the Task Force on Human Sexuality"</ref><ref>[http://www.albertmohler.com/commentary_read.php?cdate=2004-04-28 The Alliance of Baptists Affirms Same-Sex Marriage]</ref><ref>[ http://www.baptist2baptist.org/b2barticle.asp?ID=266 For the Bible tells me so. by Russell D. Moore November 2000]</ref>  

===Anglican/Episcopal===  

===Anglican/Episcopal===  

Allows a more subjective basis for interpreting the Bible, which been used by Anglican authorities such as Archbishop Alan Harper, Anglican Primate of Ireland, and Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, to argue against the Biblical injunctions on homosexuality. These are refuted by Robert A. J. Gagnon and other conservatives.<ref>[http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/news/2008/20080707gagnon.pdf The Faulty Orientation Argument of Anglican Archbishop Harper of Ireland, by Robert A J Gagnon]</ref> <ref>[http://www.robgagnon.net/RowanWilliams%27WrongReading.htm Rowan Williams’ Wrong Reading of Romans, Gagnon] </ref>  In March, a theology committee for the House of Bishops for the Episcopal Church rejected same-sex rites after 18 months of study. In 1998, the world's Anglican prelates voted that sex between homosexuals is ‘incompatible with Scripture’ at the Lambeth Conference of Anglican Bishops in Canterbury, England.” <ref>Saunders and Duin, "Church Elects Its First Gay Bishop", The Washington Times</ref>  

The Anglican Communion's North American provinces allow a more subjective basis for interpreting the Bible, provoking vigorous opposition from the majority of the Communion's provinces elsewhere. Anglican authorities such as Archbishop Alan Harper, Anglican Primate of Ireland, and Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, have argued against the Biblical injunctions on homosexuality. These are refuted by Robert A. J. Gagnon and other conservatives.<ref>[http://www.fulcrum-anglican.org.uk/news/2008/20080707gagnon.pdf The Faulty Orientation Argument of Anglican Archbishop Harper of Ireland, by Robert A J Gagnon]</ref> <ref>[http://www.robgagnon.net/RowanWilliams%27WrongReading.htm Rowan Williams’ Wrong Reading of Romans, Gagnon] </ref>  A theology committee for the House of Bishops for the Episcopal Church rejected same-sex rites after 18 months of study. In 1998, the world's Anglican prelates voted that sex between homosexuals is ‘incompatible with Scripture’ at the Lambeth Conference of Anglican Bishops in Canterbury, England.” <ref>Saunders and Duin, "Church Elects Its First Gay Bishop", The Washington Times</ref>  

The attitude of the Episcopal Church toward homosexuality is partly seen in its reaction to the election of an openly gay, non-celibate priest, [[Gene Robinson]], the father of two grown daughters who had lived openly with another man for 13 years, as Bishop. On June 7 2003, the [[New Hampshire]] diocese of the Episcopal Church elected Robinson as its Bishop. The national church approved this, with 62 of 107 bishops convening at the  General Convention in Minneapolis, Minn. on Aug. 5, voting to support the canon. Robinson met his current partner in 1988, and their house was blessed by Bishop Douglas Theuner. In 2008 they were legally "married" under the laws of the State of New Hampshire, with Robinson claiming to be a June "bride."  Robinson later revealed that he struggled with [[alcoholism]] for years. <ref>[http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2167942/posts Robinson's speech: Divisive, as expected]</ref><ref>http://lifeanddoctrine.blogspot.com/2009/01/bishop-gene-robinson-rick-warren-barak.html</ref><ref>Gay Episcopal Bishop Prepares for June Wedding, U/Miami News Service, December 4, 2007</ref>  In April, 2005, Robinson promoted Planned Parenthood  targeting "people of faith" to promote abortion rights and comprehensive sex education. He also attacked traditional interpretations regarding [[homosexuality and the Bible]], and exhorted, "The story of freedom in Exodus is our story. ... That's my story, and they can't have it."<ref>Gay bishop backs Planned Parenthood, The Washington Times, April 15, 2005</ref>  Robinson's ordination and his positions here are seen to manifest a "different Jesus" and Spirit (2Cor. 11:4; Jude 1:4,11,12).

The attitude of the Episcopal Church toward homosexuality is partly seen in its reaction to the election of an openly gay, non-celibate priest, [[Gene Robinson]], the father of two grown daughters who had lived openly with another man for 13 years, as Bishop. On June 7 2003, the [[New Hampshire]] diocese of the Episcopal Church elected Robinson as its Bishop. The national church approved this, with 62 of 107 bishops convening at the  General Convention in Minneapolis, Minn. on Aug. 5, voting to support the canon. Robinson met his current partner in 1988, and their house was blessed by Bishop Douglas Theuner. In 2008 they were legally "married" under the laws of the State of New Hampshire, with Robinson claiming to be a June "bride."  Robinson later revealed that he struggled with [[alcoholism]] for years. <ref>[http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2167942/posts Robinson's speech: Divisive, as expected]</ref><ref>http://lifeanddoctrine.blogspot.com/2009/01/bishop-gene-robinson-rick-warren-barak.html</ref><ref>Gay Episcopal Bishop Prepares for June Wedding, U/Miami News Service, December 4, 2007</ref>  In April, 2005, Robinson promoted Planned Parenthood  targeting "people of faith" to promote abortion rights and comprehensive sex education. He also attacked traditional interpretations regarding [[homosexuality and the Bible]], and exhorted, "The story of freedom in Exodus is our story. ... That's my story, and they can't have it."<ref>Gay bishop backs Planned Parenthood, The Washington Times, April 15, 2005</ref>  Robinson's ordination and his positions here are seen to manifest a "different Jesus" and Spirit (2Cor. 11:4; Jude 1:4,11,12).

On May 15, 2010, the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of [[Los Angeles]] ordained lesbian Mary Glasspool, of Baltimore, before 3,000 people, who burst into applause at the end.<ref>Associated Press, May 15, 2010</ref> <ref>http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100514/episcopal-church-set-to-ordain-lesbian-bishop/print.html</ref> This is the first time a lesbian ha been ordained in any church calling itself Christian, it being contrary to the source of the term, the Bible, (Acts 11:26) which condemns homosexuality, and which also upholds the headship of the man.<ref>http://peacebyjesus.witnesstoday.org/WOMENPASTORS.html</ref>

On May 15, 2010, the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of [[Los Angeles]] ordained lesbian Mary Glasspool, of Baltimore, before 3,000 people, who burst into applause at the end.<ref>Associated Press, May 15, 2010</ref> <ref>http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100514/episcopal-church-set-to-ordain-lesbian-bishop/print.html</ref> This is the first time a lesbian ha been ordained in any church calling itself Christian, it being contrary to the source of the term, the Bible, (Acts 11:26) which condemns homosexuality, and which also upholds the headship of the man.<ref>http://peacebyjesus.witnesstoday.org/WOMENPASTORS.html</ref>

The Episcopal Church, the U.S. version of the Anglican Church, is divided over homosexuality and same-sex '''marriages.''' This is expressed in the ''Report of the Theology Committee of the House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church''. This also states that "The Church vigorously denounces  discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation, [4.5]  An example of this was seen in 2005, when six priests faced being defrocked by the Episcopal Bishop of Connecticut because of their refusal to abide by the ECUSA's practice of ordaining homosexuals and conducting same-sex blessing ceremonies.  One of the six, Christopher Leighton of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Darien, confirmed there was a deep chasm between conservative priests and leaders of the diocese over biblical authority. "The Bible's very clear," he stated, "that the only acceptable expression of intimacy, in human beings, is between a man and a woman for life, and we call it holy wedlock. And the recent decisions of the Episcopal Church fly in the face of the scriptures and of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and world Christianity."<ref>http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/5/52005c.asp</ref>

The Episcopal Church, the U.S. affiliate of the Anglican Communion, is divided over homosexuality and same-sex '''marriages.''' This is expressed in the ''Report of the Theology Committee of the House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church''. This also states that "The Church vigorously denounces  discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation, [4.5]  An example of this was seen in 2005, when six priests faced being defrocked by the Episcopal Bishop of Connecticut because of their refusal to abide by the ECUSA's practice of ordaining homosexuals and conducting same-sex blessing ceremonies.  One of the six, Christopher Leighton of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Darien, confirmed there was a deep chasm between conservative priests and leaders of the diocese over biblical authority. "The Bible's very clear," he stated, "that the only acceptable expression of intimacy, in human beings, is between a man and a woman for life, and we call it holy wedlock. And the recent decisions of the Episcopal Church fly in the face of the scriptures and of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and world Christianity."<ref>http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/5/52005c.asp</ref>

In America, Episcopal conservatives have formed a rival church, the Anglican Church in North America. In April, 2010, some 130 Anglicans from 20 in Australia endorsed a document encouraging each another to reconsider their relationships with The Episcopal Church, and condemning the western church body for pursuing "an agenda of their own desire in opposition to historic norms of faith, teaching and practice." <ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100514/episcopal-church-set-to-ordain-lesbian-bishop/print.html ''Episcopal Church Set to Ordain Lesbian Bishop'', The Christian Post, May. 14 2010]</ref> However, most opposition to the revisionist movement comes from outside the West. "Anglican groups in North America, [[Central America]], [[Brazil]], [[Japan]], [[New Zealand]] and Southern [[Africa]] tend to lean toward an inclusive view of homosexuality. In contrast, a majority of Anglican churches in Africa (where a major number of Anglican churches are located) and the [[West Indies]] hold that the Bible states that homosexuality is a sin, and they are threatening to leave the Anglican Church if the church continues to condone homosexual behavior."<ref>http://christianteens.about.com/od/homosexuality/f/EpisAngHomosexu.htm (liberal)</ref>  Peter Karanja, of the All Saints Cathedral Church in Nairobi, [[Kenya]], may be seen as summing up the opposition in stating,  "We cannot be in fellowship with them when they violate the explicit Scripture that the Anglican Church subscribes to. It's outrageous and uncalled for."<ref>Time magazine, Aug. 11, 2003</ref>

In America, Episcopal conservatives have formed dozens of rival churches, the Anglican Church in North America being the largest of them with a claimed membership of 100,000. In April, 2010, some 130 Anglicans from 20 in Australia endorsed a document encouraging each another to reconsider their relationships with The Episcopal Church, and condemning the western church body for pursuing "an agenda of their own desire in opposition to historic norms of faith, teaching and practice." <ref>[http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100514/episcopal-church-set-to-ordain-lesbian-bishop/print.html ''Episcopal Church Set to Ordain Lesbian Bishop'', The Christian Post, May. 14 2010]</ref> However, most opposition to the revisionist movement comes from outside the West. "Anglican groups in North America, [[Central America]], [[Brazil]], [[Japan]], [[New Zealand]] and Southern [[Africa]] tend to lean toward an inclusive view of homosexuality. In contrast, a majority of Anglican churches in Africa (where a major number of Anglican churches are located) and the [[West Indies]] hold that the Bible states that homosexuality is a sin, and they are threatening to leave the Anglican Church if the church continues to condone homosexual behavior."<ref>http://christianteens.about.com/od/homosexuality/f/EpisAngHomosexu.htm (liberal)</ref>  Peter Karanja, of the All Saints Cathedral Church in Nairobi, [[Kenya]], may be seen as summing up the opposition in stating,  "We cannot be in fellowship with them when they violate the explicit Scripture that the Anglican Church subscribes to. It's outrageous and uncalled for."<ref>Time magazine, Aug. 11, 2003</ref>

===Assemblies of God===

===Assemblies of God===

The Assembly of God is clear and detailed in stating that it holds the Bible to be wholly inspired and inerrant (in the original).<ref>[http://ag.org/top/Beliefs/Statement_of_Fundamental_Truths/sft_full.cfm#1 Our 16 Fundamental Truths The Scriptures Inspired]</ref><ref>[http://www.ag.org/top/Beliefs/Position_Papers/pp_downloads/pp_4175_inerrancy.pdf The inerrancy of Scripture]</ref> Its position on homosexuality states, in part,  

The Assemblies of God is clear and detailed in stating that it holds the Bible to be wholly inspired and inerrant (in the original).<ref>[http://ag.org/top/Beliefs/Statement_of_Fundamental_Truths/sft_full.cfm#1 Our 16 Fundamental Truths The Scriptures Inspired]</ref><ref>[http://www.ag.org/top/Beliefs/Position_Papers/pp_downloads/pp_4175_inerrancy.pdf The inerrancy of Scripture]</ref> Its position on homosexuality states, in part,  

{{cquote|Homosexual behavior is sin because it is disobedient to scriptural teachings. Writers sympathetic to the homosexual community have advanced revisionist interpretations of relevant biblical texts that are based upon biased exegesis and mistranslation. In effect, they seek to set aside almost 2,000 years of Christian Biblical interpretation and ethical teachings. We believe these efforts are reflective of the conditions described in 2Timothy 4:3, “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.” It should be noted at the outset that there is absolutely no affirmation of homosexual activity found anywhere in Scripture. <ref>[http://ag.org/top/Beliefs/Position_Papers/pp_downloads/pp_4181_homosexuality.pdf Homosexuality]</ref>}}

{{cquote|Homosexual behavior is sin because it is disobedient to scriptural teachings. Writers sympathetic to the homosexual community have advanced revisionist interpretations of relevant biblical texts that are based upon biased exegesis and mistranslation. In effect, they seek to set aside almost 2,000 years of Christian Biblical interpretation and ethical teachings. We believe these efforts are reflective of the conditions described in 2Timothy 4:3, “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.” It should be noted at the outset that there is absolutely no affirmation of homosexual activity found anywhere in Scripture. <ref>[http://ag.org/top/Beliefs/Position_Papers/pp_downloads/pp_4181_homosexuality.pdf Homosexuality]</ref>}}

===The Christian and Missionary Alliance===

===The Christian and Missionary Alliance===

The Christian and Missionary Alliance, also referred to as the ''Fellowship Alliance church'', upholds that the  

The Christian and Missionary Alliance, also referred to as the ''Fellowship Alliance church'', upholds the view that the  

:The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice.<ref>http://www.cmalliance.org/about/beliefs/doctrine</ref>

:The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice.<ref>http://www.cmalliance.org/about/beliefs/doctrine</ref>

:But the same passage of Scripture strongly affirms the liberating power of the Christian gospel from all former sinful patterns of life, including homosexual behavior and inclinations: ''And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God'' (1 Corinthians 6:11-12).<ref>[http://www.cmalliance.org/about/beliefs/perspectives/homosexuality Homosexuality]</ref><ref>[http://www.fellowshipalliance.com/homosexuality.htm STATEMENT ON HOMOSEXUALITY]</ref>

:But the same passage of Scripture strongly affirms the liberating power of the Christian gospel from all former sinful patterns of life, including homosexual behavior and inclinations: ''And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God'' (1 Corinthians 6:11-12).<ref>[http://www.cmalliance.org/about/beliefs/perspectives/homosexuality Homosexuality]</ref><ref>[http://www.fellowshipalliance.com/homosexuality.htm STATEMENT ON HOMOSEXUALITY]</ref>

===Evangelical Lutheran Church===

===Evangelical Lutheran Church in America===

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) officially holds to a liberal and subjective view regarding Scripture. It states that "God inspired the Bible’s many writers, editors and compilers", the mention of the latter entities indicating that it hold to the revisionary Documentary Source Hypothesis. It also seeks to "interpret Scripture by listening to the living Jesus in the context of the Church". As expressed, this holds that that the writer’s culture or personal experience or [[bias]] may have have resulted in "his missing what God was saying or doing, or that God now is saying or doing something new."<ref>What do Lutherans believe about the Bible?</ref>  

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) officially holds to a liberal and subjective view regarding Scripture. It states that "God inspired the Bible’s many writers, editors and compilers", the mention of the latter entities indicating that it hold to the revisionary Documentary Source Hypothesis. It also seeks to "interpret Scripture by listening to the living Jesus in the context of the Church". As expressed, this holds that that the writer’s culture or personal experience or [[bias]] may have have resulted in "his missing what God was saying or doing, or that God now is saying or doing something new."<ref>What do Lutherans believe about the Bible?</ref>  

As regards homosexuality, the ELCA affirms "... that gay and lesbian people, as individuals created by God, are welcome to participate fully in the life of the congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America." Nevertheless it stated, "The ELCA has no policy on the blessing of same-sex unions".  

As regards homosexuality, the ELCA affirms "... that gay and lesbian people, as individuals created by God, are welcome to participate fully in the life of the congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America." Nevertheless it stated, "The ELCA has no policy on the blessing of same-sex unions".  

Previously, it was the policy of the ELCA that "all single rostered people, including those who are homosexual in their self-understanding," were "expected to abstain from sexual relationships."  <ref>http://www.elca.org/What-We-Believe/New-or-Returning-to-Church/Dig-Deeper/Homosexuality-and-the-ELCA.aspx</ref> However, on August 21, 2009, the ELCA voted 559 to 451 at its convention in Minneapolis, Minn., to allow sexually active gays in a "committed relationship" to be ordained.<ref>Sara Shookman ''Lutherans to allow gay clergy'', Gray Television, Inc (Aug 23, 2009)</ref>

Previously, it was the policy of the ELCA that "all single rostered people, including those who are homosexual in their self-understanding," were "expected to abstain from sexual relationships."  <ref>http://www.elca.org/What-We-Believe/New-or-Returning-to-Church/Dig-Deeper/Homosexuality-and-the-ELCA.aspx</ref> However, on August 21, 2009, the ELCA voted 559 to 451 at its convention in Minneapolis, Minn., to allow sexually active gays in a "committed relationship" to be ordained.<ref>Sara Shookman ''Lutherans to allow gay clergy'', Gray Television, Inc (Aug 23, 2009)</ref> In 2010, several dozen ELCA congregations opposed to the church's stance on homosexuality issues began the process of forming a rival church body, the North American Lutheran Church.

 

===Evangelical Presbyterian Church===

===Evangelical Presbyterian Church===

Evangelical Presbyterian Church, a relative new denomination, fromed mainly by souls resisting increasing liberalism among churches, provides rather extensive explanation of their beliefs and positions, with both the Westminster Confession of Faith and ''Essentials of Our Faith'' documenting such.

The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, a relatively new denomination formed mainly by souls resisting increasing liberalism among churches of the Presbyterian Church (USA), provides a rather extensive explanation of its beliefs and positions, with both the Westminster Confession of Faith and ''Essentials of Our Faith'' documenting such.

As regards the Bible, it holds that,  

As regards the Bible, it holds that,  

This was affirmed in 1998 by the Conference of Mennonites in Canada.<ref>http://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/R48721.html</ref>

This was affirmed in 1998 by the Conference of Mennonites in Canada.<ref>http://www.gameo.org/encyclopedia/contents/R48721.html</ref>

===Presbyterian (PCUSA)===  

===Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)===  

The PCUSA denomination, in a carefully nuanced and liberal explanation of "What do Presbyterians believe about the Bible?", states, "We believe that through it God speaks to us--that it is inspired. For some, that means the Bible is inerrant. For others, it means that even though the Bible is culturally conditioned and not necessarily factual or even always true, it breathes with the life of God."<ref>What Presbyterians Believe,  by David Robert Ord</ref>  the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ in the Church universal, and God's Word to [them]."<ref>Book of Order G-14.0405b.2</ref> The Scriptures, given under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are nevertheless the words of men, conditioned by the language, thought forms, and literary fashions of the places and times at which they were written.  They reflect views of life, history, and the cosmos that were then current.<ref>Confession of 1967 (9.30)</ref>  

The PCUSA denomination, in a carefully nuanced and liberal explanation of "What do Presbyterians believe about the Bible?", states, "We believe that through it God speaks to us--that it is inspired. For some, that means the Bible is inerrant. For others, it means that even though the Bible is culturally conditioned and not necessarily factual or even always true, it breathes with the life of God."<ref>What Presbyterians Believe,  by David Robert Ord</ref>  the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ in the Church universal, and God's Word to [them]."<ref>Book of Order G-14.0405b.2</ref> The Scriptures, given under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are nevertheless the words of men, conditioned by the language, thought forms, and literary fashions of the places and times at which they were written.  They reflect views of life, history, and the cosmos that were then current.<ref>Confession of 1967 (9.30)</ref>  

Nevertheless, in certain doctrinal matters, many conservatives see a manifest discrepancy between officially taught and is often allowed. States Dr. D. Dean Weaver, senior pastor of Memorial Park Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh and co-moderator of the New Wineskins Association of Churches (a network of dissident Presbyterians), "We think there is an unfortunate but clear distinction between what is on paper and what is the working theology of the denomination."<ref>http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070626/conservative-presbyterians-pc-usa-not-walking-the-talk/index.html</ref> Adds Michael Neubert of the Presbytery of Southeastern Illinois, "The written standards of the denomination are precisely correct, but they are largely ignored."  "And so, quoting the standard is pointless."<ref> Rev. Michael Neubert of the Presbytery of Southeastern Illinois, according to Presbyweb</ref>  

Nevertheless, in certain doctrinal matters, many conservatives see a manifest discrepancy between officially taught and is often allowed. States Dr. D. Dean Weaver, senior pastor of Memorial Park Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh and co-moderator of the New Wineskins Association of Churches (a network of dissident Presbyterians), "We think there is an unfortunate but clear distinction between what is on paper and what is the working theology of the denomination."<ref>http://www.christianpost.com/article/20070626/conservative-presbyterians-pc-usa-not-walking-the-talk/index.html</ref> Adds Michael Neubert of the Presbytery of Southeastern Illinois, "The written standards of the denomination are precisely correct, but they are largely ignored."  "And so, quoting the standard is pointless."<ref> Rev. Michael Neubert of the Presbytery of Southeastern Illinois, according to Presbyweb</ref>  

===Roman Catholicism===  

===Roman Catholic Church===  

Roman Catholicism holds that God is the author of sacred Scripture, which is wholly inspired, but it is not all revelation of truth, nor in effect, the supreme authority. While the transmission and interpretation of Revelation is held to be entrusted to her, the Church "does not derive her certainty about all revealed truths from the holy Scriptures alone. Both Scripture and Tradition must be accepted and honored with equal sentiments of devotion and reverence." (80). The Pope and the Church's living Magisterium are also held to provide infallible truth, when declared in accordance with infallibly defined criteria. (891) Also, "The task of interpreting the Word of God authentically has been entrusted solely to the Pope and to the bishops in communion with him. (100)  By such the above doctrines are derived, and 'by a "supernatural sense of faith" the People of God, under the guidance of the Church's living Magisterium, "unfailingly adheres to this faith.' (889) <ref>Catechism of the Catholic church</ref>  

Roman Catholicism holds that God is the author of sacred Scripture, which is wholly inspired, but it is not all revelation of truth, nor in effect, the supreme authority. While the transmission and interpretation of Revelation is held to be entrusted to her, the Church "does not derive her certainty about all revealed truths from the holy Scriptures alone. Both Scripture and Tradition must be accepted and honored with equal sentiments of devotion and reverence." (80). The Pope and the Church's living Magisterium are also held to provide infallible truth, when declared in accordance with infallibly defined criteria. (891) Also, "The task of interpreting the Word of God authentically has been entrusted solely to the Pope and to the bishops in communion with him. (100)  By such the above doctrines are derived, and 'by a "supernatural sense of faith" the People of God, under the guidance of the Church's living Magisterium, "unfailingly adheres to this faith.' (889) <ref>Catechism of the Catholic church</ref>  

Homosexual researcher John Boswell (1947-1994) in an effort many see as a case of [[homosexual historical revisionism]], tendentiously worked to claim that the [[Roman Catholicism]] came to sanction a degree of homosexual bonding till the 13th century. However, his research and conclusions have been much disputed by [[liberal]] and [[conservative]] scholars alike.<ref>David Wright, "Do you take this man ... --- Same-Sex Unions in Premodern Europe by John Boswell", National Review Aug 29, 1994; 59-60</ref><ref>Robin Darling Young, , Gay Marriage: Reimagining Church History, First Things, 47 ( Nov 1 1994), 43-</ref><ref>[http://www.robgagnon.net/RespHarwoodPorter.htm  On Boswell and “Men who lie with a male” in 1 Corinthians 6:9: A Response to Harwood and Porter]</ref>   

Homosexual researcher John Boswell (1947-1994) in an effort many see as a case of [[homosexual historical revisionism]], tendentiously worked to claim that the [[Roman Catholicism]] came to sanction a degree of homosexual bonding till the 13th century. However, his research and conclusions have been much disputed by [[liberal]] and [[conservative]] scholars alike.<ref>David Wright, "Do you take this man ... --- Same-Sex Unions in Premodern Europe by John Boswell", National Review Aug 29, 1994; 59-60</ref><ref>Robin Darling Young, , Gay Marriage: Reimagining Church History, First Things, 47 ( Nov 1 1994), 43-</ref><ref>[http://www.robgagnon.net/RespHarwoodPorter.htm  On Boswell and “Men who lie with a male” in 1 Corinthians 6:9: A Response to Harwood and Porter]</ref>   

===Southern Baptist===

===Southern Baptist Convention===

The largest Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist convention, is clearly concisely states that the Bible is inspired and inerrant, that  

The largest Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention, clearly and concisely states that the Bible is inspired and inerrant, that  

It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter."<ref>[http://www.sbc.net/bfm/bfm2000.asp The Baptist Faith and Message]</ref>  "Baptists also make statements of belief, but all of them are revisable in light of Scripture. The Bible is the final word."<ref<[http://www.sbc.net/aboutus/pscreeds.asp  Position Statements<ref>Creeds and Confessions]</ref>  Baptists have accepted the Bible as the sole authority for matters of faith and practice.<ref> Resolution On The Bible June 1978</ref>   

It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter."<ref>[http://www.sbc.net/bfm/bfm2000.asp The Baptist Faith and Message]</ref>  "Baptists also make statements of belief, but all of them are revisable in light of Scripture. The Bible is the final word."<ref<[http://www.sbc.net/aboutus/pscreeds.asp  Position Statements<ref>Creeds and Confessions]</ref>  Baptists have accepted the Bible as the sole authority for matters of faith and practice.<ref> Resolution On The Bible June 1978</ref>   

Some dissident groups within the UCC made moves to separate themselves from this decision, such as  The Biblical Witness Fellowship.<ref>http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/United_Church_of_Christ/id/2037154</ref>

Some dissident groups within the UCC made moves to separate themselves from this decision, such as  The Biblical Witness Fellowship.<ref>http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/United_Church_of_Christ/id/2037154</ref>

===United Methodist===

===United Methodist Church===

Official United Methodist statements on the Bible lack depth and detail. It holds that the Bible is inspired by God and contains all things necessary to salvation.<ref>[http://archives.umc.org/interior.asp?ptid=1&mid=1649  The Articles of Religion of the Methodist Church, V-VIII]</ref> It overall manifests that it allows subjective sources to alter basic moral teaching. <ref>Commentary: Do United Methodist Bishops Really Value Christian Unity? By John Lomperis</ref>   

Official United Methodist statements on the Bible lack depth and detail. It holds that the Bible is inspired by God and contains all things necessary to salvation.<ref>[http://archives.umc.org/interior.asp?ptid=1&mid=1649  The Articles of Religion of the Methodist Church, V-VIII]</ref> It overall manifests that it allows subjective sources to alter basic moral teaching. <ref>Commentary: Do United Methodist Bishops Really Value Christian Unity? By John Lomperis</ref>