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Below are excerpts from Roberta's 2003 updated version of "Fifteen Reasons Why I Have Changed My Mind." The original article was written in 1995.
Click on any of the reasons to see how each affected Roberta on her journey to learn to know Christians who are denied a place at God's table by those "in authority." These reasons were published in a pamphlet that can be ordered from Ray L. Moyer. Contact Mr. Moyer at rlm@infionline.net

1.

The testimony of my brother's wife.

 

2.

The testimony of my brother's life.

 

3.

The testimony of Peter to the Church at Jerusalem concerning fraternizing with Gentiles (Acts 10:1-11:18.

 

4.

New insights in books and article written by biblical scholars.

 

5.

The testimony of an associate pastor of the church that provides a "safe haven" for all people.

 

6.

Personal witness of Christian gay and lesbian persons.

 

7.

Testimony of "straight" members of the "safe haven church."

 

8.

Testimony of parents of gay and lesbians.

 

9. Testimony of Christians throughout the broader church.

10. Loving, committed relationships of same sex monogamous partnerships.

11. Actual "success" rate of ex-gay ministries.

12. Contributions to the Church and society by gay and lesbian persons.

13.

The church had been wrong before.

 

14.

I know what it feels like to be judged as a sinner.

 

15. The life and teachings of Jesus.
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