Some members of Open Table Metropolitan Community Church had the opportunity to watch PETA Theater’s “Under My Skin”, which was written by Rody Vera and directed by Melvin Lee. It showcases PETA’s continuing advocacy in raising awareness and starting conversations about HIV and AIDS in the Philippines. At the end of the show, there is […]
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020
The CBCP and NCCP will be gathering for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with the theme “they showed us unusual kindness” inspired from the text on Acts 27:18–28:10. From the World Council of Churches: The materials for the 2020 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity have been prepared by the Christian churches […]
Queer Muslim and Queer Christian Learn From Each Other
Queer men of faith — a Muslim academic and a Christian pastor — talk commonalities and get real about reconciling religion with LGBTQ+ identity. In the 6th episode of Outspoken, TEAM Magazine‘s web series on LGBTQ+ discussion in the Philippines, Pastor Joseph San Jose of Open Table Metropolitan Community Church, and Dr. Nassef Adiong, Professor, […]
Homosexuality is NOT a Sin: Part 4 – Paul’s Letters to Romans / Corinthians
No fems? No fairies? Did Paul really think that the “effeminate” would not “inherit the kingdom of God” in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10? And what did Paul mean about women “exchanging natural sexual relations with unnatural ones” in Romans 1:21-28? Was he referring to LGBT+ relations as we understand it today; or is there something more […]
Homosexuality is NOT a Sin: Part 3 – Brokeback Mountain and Polyamory in the Bible
Did you know that a “gay” and a “lesbian” couple is present in the bible? Or that a queer family is portrayed in the scriptures? Or how about when Jesus affirmed a “gay” couple? “Homosexuality is NOT a Sin” is our 5-part series that aims to have a progressive and critical approach to Scripture. Hosted […]