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HIP ATLANTA BARB Can A Homosexual Be A Christian? REV. JOHN GILL Of course! “Of Course,*" you say, "What about the scriptures?" What about the scriptures? Let’s take some time to briefly examine what the Bible does and does not say about homosexuality. In Genesis 19:1-28 we read of the destruction of the twin cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. According to many people and churches, these cities were destroyed because of the sin of homosexuality. Read Jeremiah 23:14 and Ezekiel 16:49-50 and you will discover the real reasons j»3or God’s rath was felt due to the fact that He could not find ten religious people in Sodom - homosexuals or heterosexuals. Other references in the Old Testament concerning homosexuality fall into the category labelled Mosaic Law. This law was often economic and political in orien tation and not theological. The small group of Hebrews fighting for their very existence were forbidden to engage in any acts which was non-procreative n in nature. This situation lead to a political and economic condemnation of homosexuality. Times change and so do taboos if we are wise enough to learn and accept. ’aul’s discussion of homosexuality in the New Testa ment focuses on two areas. In Romans 1:26 and 27 Paul speaks of changing sexual behavior and condemns not hon osexuality, but those who are homosexuals striving tc force a change in their orientation. Read carefully anc you will discover that he is speaking out against pas on and lust be it homosexual or heterosexual. F ally, is it not significant that no where in the four Go, 3ls does Christ condemn the homosexual man or wo n. I am not saved by the blood of Moses or Paul - I ai saved by the blood of Jesus Christ. ' ''l free to give a call at (378-6291) or come and wor st: ,1th us some Sunday t at 2 p.m. God Love and Bless you - my brothers and sisters in Christ. METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ATLANTA: Wednesdays: Alternating Rap Sessions with Worship Services 8 PM Choir Practice - 9 PM Sundays: Worship Service - 10:30 AM Coffee Hour - 11:30 AM Membership Classes - 1:00 PM (last three Sundays of every month) Worship Service - 2:00 PM Coffee Hour - 3:00 PM Children and Adult Christian Education-4:00 PM Evening Meal - 5:15 PM Evening Vespers - 6:30 PM Movie Fellowship - 7:30 PM Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday 9 PM Saturdays AM - 12 Noon 5 PM- DEAR LUV LEE Dear Luv Lee, I have tis problem, I’m 25 years old and my parents don’t know that I am gay . I am afraid that they find out. They always try to introduce me to women and have let me know that they want some Grandchildren. Since this is impossible, what should I do? Unhappy Qear Unhappy, Yours is a very com mon problem shared I’m sure, by many of our readers. My personal ad vice is to try to enligh ten your parents on the subject of Homosexuality. Perhaps if you mention ed that a good friend of yours is Gay, you would see their reaction and be able to take it from there. Have an open discussion on the matter. Don’t give your self away immediately. Try to liberalize their four Gay Attitude By: Jose Gaye You’ve got to start be lieving in yourself now. And you can do it, right in your own home, in the chair where you are now sitting. You can start to believe in yourself, to appreciate yourself. And the moment you start to be lieve in yourself, you be gin to put into motion the elements that will uplift your experience. You become more confident and more aware of your abilities. You realize you can do the things you want to do. All you have to do is start. Mind power is the key to your success. Your mind can do anything you want it to do. You can start learning what motivates you and oth ers. Start feeding your mind, filling it with strong posi- attitudes. Parential love is a very strong percen- attitudes. Parential love is a very strong thing. From past experience I can assure you that the largest percentage of the time it wins out. You will know when to open your heart to them. Just be' patient and don’t jump the gun. I hope this will help you, Good Luck. Love Lee. Dear Luv Lee, I believe that I am in fatuated with an older person. I may even be falling in love with him. I am 30, and he is in his 40s. This is very unsuaul for me because my pre ference has always been for chickens. If I con tinue the friendship with this person, I know it means security for me but I’m not sure whether I am ready to sacrifice my freedom. Please offer any advice you can. Chicken * ‘Queen’ ’ Dear Chicken Queen, I really don’t think you have a problem. If you feel that you are truly falling in love with this older person, things will fall into place, given a little time. There really isn’t much difference in your ages, though I do understand your prefe rence for younger men. Ask yourself this - Is your freedom more im portant than your secu rity? This is something that only you can deter mine. In any event, I hope that you can work things out between the two of you. Remember one thing -'- You’re not get ting any younger. Good Luck to you both. Luv Lee Electric Cars? Did you read about the man who invented that new electric car? For five dollars worth of electricity you can drive from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. But there’s only one hitch - the extension cord costs $5,000! tive ideas, and your mind will work for you instead of against you. Stop wasting your time thinking of things that can’t be done or how lousy your life is. Start thinking of what you want out of life and get busy getting it. If you want to move to a more liberal community like Los Angeles or New York to be around liberated gays, start thinking about it and plan ning it. If you live in an area where there are few gays, move to where there are more gays. Atlantis Motorcycle Club A "Groovy” Civic Minded Club It was not until I recen tly met and interviewed the President of the Atlantis Motorcycle Club, that I changed my opinion about "bike groups." Perhaps it was because the movies have always depicted bike riders as being violent people who display rough and tough characters "doing their own thing” regardless of how gross it may be, or whom they may injure in brawls, that caused me to have a very unfavorable attitude towards most motorcycle riders. And then on the other hand, what is really wrong with "doing your own thing" We found the President to be a true professional in his field and eager to answer any questions pertaining to the club." We learned that the At lantis M.C., named for "City rising from ashes," is but one of the ninety-seven gay motorcycle clubs in the U.S. The club was formed in April of 1973 and now has seven teen active members from various professions. The only requirements, we were told, is to be of legal age, be able to ride a bike..... and enjoy the levi, leather and Western scene. They meet weekly to "sup a few suds" and discuss their bu siness activities, etc. Recently members of the AMC sponsored "toys for tots" for the underpriviled- ged children of Atlant x, just one of their many wor thwhile projects, and col lected seven car loads of toys, and $235.00 in cash. I can bet these kids had a Merry Christmas; our thanks to AMC. “THE TWO-FACED DOOR“ By: Nicholas Cappetta Silently watching, war after war, Guarding the Court, is the two-faced door. Simple it is, to enter the two-faced door, But to exit, requires much, much more. For, although she swings, in and out, To exit, requires quite a bout. Even if you win, you have lost, For money, health or sanity, is your cost. Strange it is, this two-faced door, For it appears the same, from core to core. But within, an array of weapons there are, And an escape to freedom, they will bar. The two-faced door, you had better beware! Approach it with caution, respect, and extreme care. For, if a debt to society, you should owe, The two-faced door, she will know, And open for you, she will not, If a judgment against you, the jury should allot. MONTHS FOR ONLY $2.50 YOU SAVE 500 IF YOU SEND IN YOUR SUBSCRIPTION BEFORE March 15, 1974 SO MAIL THIS COUPOUN TODAY WITH (CASH, CHECK, OR MONEY ORDERS) IF YOU WISH THE BARB TO BE SENT IN A PLAIN WRAPPER, INCLUDE $1.00 EXTRA FOR POSTAGE AND HANDLING FOR ALL TWELVE ISSUES. ATLANTA BARB. P.O.BOX 82543 ATLANTA, GA. 30354 Name Adress City State"