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Although Pastor Turner was a little confused, why did she ask this question? In fact, this issue is also a very controversial issue among Protestant pastors. I don’t know how many pastors have argued fiercely for this. The faction still occupies the mainstream, especially in the vast south, such as Texas, Florida, Mississippi, etc., but relatively speaking, perhaps because of Hollywood reasons, California is more open and free, but relatively speaking, conservatives Still mainstream.

However, because Constan Turner has been an assistant pastor for three years in the liberal stronghold of La, he has been taught by the liberal pastor Coburn, so he is inclined to the liberals, but he also knows that the town he just took office is Conservative, or the majority of small towns in the United States are basically dominated by conservatives, so the plane caused controversy, he could only think about the language and said: "It depends on how you understand it, God loves everyone in this world. "

Although Catherine felt that Pastor Turner's words made her slightly relieved, the instinctive persistence in her heart still made her open her mouth to refute: "But the Bible' Leviticus 22:[-]: (a man) shall not have sex with a man, like It's as abominable as a woman's.' Doesn't that mean same-sex unions are sinful?"

"But Leviticus also said that eating shellfish is also a kind of blasphemy, as well as weaving, isn't it?" Pastor Turner retorted patiently.

"But'9 Corinthians 10:13-[-]: Don't you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not deceive yourself! Those who are pro-masculine (homosexual)... can not inherit the kingdom of God.', and 'Lev. If they do abominable things, they must be put to death, and the crime will be on them. 'Can't it explain God's dislike of homosexuals? " Catherine continued to argue with him, and her tone became sharp and sharp again.

"But it also says that parents should be executed for adultery and disobedience. Do we have to obey?" Pastor Turner spoke calmly, and did not argue with Catherine because of the aggressive tone in his tone. Instead, he told her one by one. The question was refuted.

"You are wrong to say that. Pastor Turner, you are blaspheming the Bible!" Catherine's chest was filled with nameless anger, and she yelled at Pastor Turner in front of her loudly, as if if she knocked him down, all of her If you get rid of all the entanglements that perplex you, you will be able to see through.

"Calm down, calm down!" Pastor Turner looked at Catherine, who was starting to feel a little hysterical, with a headache, raised his hand, and tried to calm her emotions, and said, "The Bible has been written by the saints in history for thousands of years. The interpretation and induction of words are full of supreme truth. However, limited to their position and age, they must have certain limitations. I dare not say that our doubts must be reasonable and correct, but Isn’t our faith in God deepened through doubts over and over again?”

"I don't know, Pastor Turner." Catherine slowly calmed down amid Pastor Turner's long words. Whether she is a pastor, or because it involved her favorite child, it really made her shake, confused and lost her faith: "Adam is a pure and kind child, he shouldn't be subjected to such punishment." Treat him, he can't be a person who bears a crime."

"Like the same sex and like the opposite sex, it is an innate ability of a person, there is no absolute good or evil. It is like God brought everyone to the world, not letting them bear the original sin, in the torment and pain Instead of being punished, let them strengthen their faith in the experience of this world, and finally belong to God." Pastor Turner said softly.

He remembered an incident he had just encountered when he was an assistant pastor beside Pastor Coburn. A citizen who thought he was rejected by God and abandoned by his family finally chose to commit suicide and passed away. What a pity that was!

He had seen that boy, handsome, sunny, with unlimited prospects and a bright future, he had to end up with a better result, but in the end he passed away in such a way, which for him who once held the same conservative attitude, It was greatly stimulated, and he gradually understood why Pastor Cobain still insisted that homosexuals are also God's people and should be blessed by God despite the stern words of countless other pastors.

And today, this is his first time, but it will never be the last time, to tell God's people his thoughts on this incident. He knows that his words are not strict enough, and his tone is not firm enough, but he is sure that he will All attitudes and ideas are expressed.

"Thank you, Pastor Turner. Your words mean a lot to me. Although I still can't fully accept it, it is enough for me to know that this is not original sin and sin." Catherine breathed a sigh of relief, facing the The young pastor, who was even a little nervous after speaking, thanked him.

In fact, what really made her accept this theory or statement was not how good the eloquence of Pastor Turner was, how rigorous and irreproachable the arguments he listed, but because she loved her child, so she was willing to accept it. His child is pure and without sin.

"Being able to help you is the most important thing to me." Pastor Turner raised his mouth slightly, and said with some joy: "But do you need to contact your family, I think they may be worried about you now."

"Thank you for Pastor Turner's relationship, I will." Catherine nodded in response. Although she knew that her behavior just now was very reckless, he knew that this was the right choice for them. If she continued to Staying there, she can't guarantee what she will say, and it may completely tear their relationship, and the entire family.

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After bidding farewell to Pastor Turner, Catherine walked out of the church. On the way back to the hotel, she saw Brett.

Although she has been able to accept that homosexuality may not be a sin, she still feels that she cannot meet Adam in a short time, so after a detailed discussion with Brett, she finally chooses to go back.

Brett sent Catherine to the plane, and after watching the plane take off, he returned to the hotel and saw Adam and the others who had been waiting for a long time.

"Where's mother? Did you go back?" Adam asked relationally. Catherine finally chose not to see him. This was a shock to him, although he knew in his heart that this choice was good for them.

"Well, yes, I watched the plane take off. And I have informed York to drive to the airport to pick her up, so you don't have to worry, mother will be fine." Brett sighed slightly, comforting Adam Said: "Today is your birthday, although it's a mess, you should be happy."

After speaking, he asked Carol, who knew he was wrong, to prepare a birthday party for Adam. Adam was not interested in having a party, but he knew that Brett and Carol were worried about him, and Michelle was by his side. You can't be decadent, you can only pull the corners of your mouth and try to cooperate with their arrangements.

In order to dilute the heavy atmosphere brought by the evening event as much as possible, Carol and Brett thought of many ways to make it very lively and interesting, but except for Michelle, the others tried their best to cooperate, and the atmosphere of the whole dinner party was tense. It looks a little fake.

After Michelle fell asleep after playing tired, several people hastily terminated the rest of the other arrangements. Adam was in a bad mood and drank two more glasses of wine before he passed out. (Although none of them have passed the legal drinking age, who made them rich? Naturally, some people helped them get all kinds of alcohol. Anyway, this kind of thing is nothing more than the people's ignorance, especially in the bizarre la .)

Carol did not rely on others, but carried Adam into the hotel room by himself.Seeing Adam's frowning and pursed lips when he was asleep, Carol felt a little distressed.

He helped Adam take off his coat, then covered him with the quilt, and gently kissed him on the lips. Because of the alcohol, Adam's mouth had a rare strong smell of alcohol, although Carol found it quite interesting , but didn't bother him much, tucked the quilt up for him, and walked to the shower room.

What happened tonight shocked him greatly, although Adam kept blaming himself for not being cautious enough in his tone, which caused the consequences this time.In fact, Carol also knew that Adam was the only one who was not cautious enough?

Because of the support from the most unlikely father, Carol feels like he has got rid of the shackles, and his character is not the kind of cautious character because he has always stood in the eyes of everyone since he was a child. , not to mention having the understanding of the most stubborn father in his opinion, Catherine, who is more reasonable in comparison, will naturally not have much opposition.

However, he forgot that his father had been in the legal profession for a long time, saw how many things he had learned, and judged things more from the perspective of value, and put emotion in the second place, so when facing Carlo There was not much reaction to Erle's coming out of the closet.

Although Catherine has a gentle personality, she usually looks extremely reasonable.But she was born in a conservative family, and she is also a very devout Christian. Although she really loves her children, when suddenly her favorite children and her decades of cultivated values ​​are against each other , then the conflict between the two is unavoidable.

Fortunately, although Catherine is still unable to meet Adam, the word passed from Brett is that she still loves Adam deeply, and there will be no change in this, but she needs some time to adjust, this is already an event After it happened, Adam and the outcome he considered were the most acceptable.