Fuller Seminary Discusses LGBT Group on Campus

Question.....How can you be a theological seminary and not even apply the basis contexts of sexuality as clearly defined in the Bible?

The President clearly says, "No premarital, extramarital or homosexual sex"....the Bible is clear.

But then he goes on to say why a LGBT group, populated by future pastors being trained at the seminary...is a good idea.

Mark Labberton, president of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif., announced this week that the evangelical seminary's willingness to allow OneTable, an LGBTQ student-led organization, to hold monthly meetings and sponsor campus events does not conflict with the institution's policies and Christian moral beliefs and teachings.

In a statement shared with The Christian Post, Labberton said the administration welcomes "the opportunity to engage over vigorous issues of debate within the church and within culture," and understands that their decision to allow an LGBT student organization on campus leaves the seminary "vulnerable to critique from a broad spectrum."

OneTable, the LGBTQ student organization that was founded in 2012 by Chelsea McInturff and Samantha Curley, hosts monthly table fellowship meals and sponsors campus events, including film screenings, speakers and panels, and provides "safe spaces for students and faculty to engage in healthy and constructive conversations together," according to the OneTable website.

Having received thoughtful questions about the seminary's moral stance on issues pertaining to sexuality, specifically same-sex marriage and the purpose behind the LGBT student organization, Labberton said the seminary will continue to uphold its belief that premarital, extramarital and homosexual conduct are inconsistent with biblical teachings.

"Fuller's position on same-sex marriage and behavior, reflective of our evangelical tradition's reliance on the scriptures, affirms that every student, faculty member, administrator, and staff person at Fuller is expected to abide by the Community Standards that 'premarital, extramarital, and homosexual forms of explicit sexual conduct [are] inconsistent with the teaching of Scripture.' This position is clear," Labberton emphasized.

He added that OneTable is one among 24 student-led groups at Fuller, and provides a "safe place to discuss issues related to sexuality and gender – issues that are vitally important, personal, and fraught with debate that is frequently divisive and contentious, not least in an evangelical context."

Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/fuller-seminary-president-responds-to-concerns-about-student-led-lgbt-group-on-campus-100487/#kCbI5He3b8zZHmVq.99

Of course this makes perfect sense from a spiritual battle point of view.  If you were Satan, wouldn't you focus serious attention of the very places that are making future shepherds of the flock?

Jesus clearly told us that there will be wolves in sheep's clothing that will go out to destroy the flock.

So certainly a Pastor dressed in robes and preaching behind the pulpit would be the sheep's clothing part. 

Hat tip to Julie E.