The Bible, Gays, Straights and You

Rev. Dr. Wayne Rollins will give a presentation on the Biblical aspects of the Open and Affirming issue at 11:30 in the Chapel.

When describing his program, Dr. Rollins says “In the whirlpool of discussion about “gays and straights” in the church and the culture at large, we will take a closer look at what the Bible has to offer on the subject.  We will review the relevant biblical passages through the lens of biblical scholarship and with aid of some study sheets, and then ask ourselves personally how this might help us shape an informed Christian perspective on the subject in 2008”.

Dr. Rollins is an Adjunct Professor at Hartford Seminary and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Assumption College in Worcester, MA.  He has served as a visiting lecturer at a number of parishes, educational centers, colleges, and universities across the country.  In Connecticut, he has led Open and Affirming discussions at several CTUCC churches including Asylum Hill, Canton and Stratford.

He holds a PhD from Yale and is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ.  He has written many articles and three books.