Sentences with phrase «positive biblical passages»

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«It is quite proper for biblical theologians to judge that a particular passage represents a more central, or higher, or more positive contribution than others do,» Barr writes, «and conversely to judge that another passage, or theme, or writer represents an unfortunate turning, a declension or deterioration.»

Happily, today those who are not blinded by uncriticized religious prejudice (including misuse of certain biblical passages) or conventional ideas of proper sexual behavior (as if morals were a matter of counting noses or following some social pattern without question) are ready to accept the fact of the homosexual orientation, and many religious groups are now prepared to adopt this positive attitude.