For the Bible Tells Me so - Documentary Discussions

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Documentary Discussions “For the Bible Tells Me So” is a documentary that focuses on five families who deal with homosexuality in their Christian families, churches, and community. I can see how, for some viewers, this documentary would be seen as purely homosexual propaganda, but I think there is a more powerful story that looks at homosexuality in Christian communities, and asks “why is homosexuality not ok?” The documentary tries to explore the social, political and scientific reasons to reconcile gay rights within Christianity through provoking stories, some heart-felt and others filled with emotional trauma. The two main bible passages cited in the film are Leviticus 18 and the story of Sodom in the book of Genesis. The importance of understanding historical context of these texts is greatly stressed within the documentary. As previously discussed in class, we had come to the conclusion that the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah was a story about inhospitably, not homosexuality. The attempted act of the villagers toward the angels was not a representation of sexual desire, rather an act to shame the strangers. Leviticus 18:22 “you shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination” is the law most quoted by anti-gay WORD, and at face value its meaning seems apparent. The film stresses the need for historic framework of the original authors and culture and reputable theologians describing said history and culture lend authority to the documentary. As a small community, ancient Israelites were concerned with the propagation of its people, and the best way for it to grow was to ‘go for and multiply.’ Importantly, the film demonstrates that acceptance within a Christian community is possible. Gene Robinson, born to a Kentucky protestant couple, tells his story of suppressing his sexuality while living the ‘right-kind-of’ Christian lifestyle.

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