Publication Date
1-1-2011
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Woodyard, Kerith M.
Degree Name
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Legacy Department
Department of Communication
Abstract
In 2009, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) decided to allow homosexuals in lifelong monogamous relationships to serve as Clergy. This decision upset many members of the organization, leading to the formation of the Lutheran Coalition for Reform (CORE) Church. Using the research method of rhetorical analysis, this paper analyzes the arguments of both organizations and compares them to the Bible, in order to determine the validity of both arguments, ultimately determining that both sides are entitled to interpret the Bible in the way they choose, meaning that the ELCA was biblically justified in making its decision despite the continuing protestations of the Lutheran CORE.
Recommended Citation
Heatherly, Neal, "Homosexuals in the Clergy: Biblical Perspectives on the Ongoing Debate" (2011). Honors Capstones. 611.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/611
Extent
23 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.
Media Type
Text
