Even where a handbook is expressly incorporated by general words, it is still necessary to consider whether the particular passage in question is «apt» to be a contractual term. (bloomsburylawonline.com)
Frankly, I've never found arguments against same - sex relationships from these Old Testament texts particularly persuasive, and I suspect that if these were the only passages in question, there might be more unity of thought within the Christian community. (rachelheldevans.com)