1. Filadelfia Ministries
4 May 2018
Ps. (Dr.) Craig Mobey
D.Min.; M.Th.(c); M.Div.; P.G.C.; Dip. Th.; Dip. P.C.; N.C.I.A.; C.B.S.; R.A.; R.M.
(BD46187; CPSC D170/18; COMENSA 4003; SCO05600; PFM05/2017/CFM)

2. Two basic theological positions
Liberationalism: Both the Word and society are inconstant and matters generally follow the curvus of society.
The establishment is resisted and a social construction and acceptance of values, morals, norms and truth are often undergirded by “refreshed” theological interpretation.
Self-justification.
Traditionalism. Here the Word is immutable and transcends time.
The philosophical statements of doctrines and explanations of these doctrines that come to us from the early Church Fathers and the Medieval doctors.
Justified in Christ.

3. What are some leaders saying?
The challenge today is to live with the biblical message of redemption in the presence of God within the context of the faith community, but without blind submission to outdated social constructs. (Preeminent professor).
God may also have created sexual minorities and that sexual intimacy could therefore also be legitimate outside of a heteronormative context. (Preeminent professor).
Many people take those six or seven verses very literally. The Bible refers to homosexuality in the context of more than years ago. The question is, are these verses applicable in today’s situation? (Moderator of a Church).

4. Perspectives on marriage
The religious perspective
A spiritual or sacramental union which is regulated by the creed and practices of the faith community.
The social perspective
Certain social expectations and privileges bound up with marriage, some of which are regulated by law.
The contractual perspective
A voluntary association into which people enter voluntarily and tailor to their own needs.”
The naturalistic perspective
Treats marriage as a created institution, subject to the natural laws of reason, conscience, and the Bible.”

5. Models of marriage The Lutheran model The Calvinist model
Leans toward a social model.
The Calvinist model
Leans toward a covenantal model.
The Anglican model
Marriage is to an extent sacramental, social, covenantal and commonwealth.
The Enlightenment model
Places emphasis on the contractual aspect of marriage.

6. Case studies
The church’s stance on sexuality and marriage has been primarily influenced by culture.
God may also have created sexual minorities and sexual intimacy could therefore also be legitimate outside of a heteronormative context.
The source book of Christianity, the Bible, originated in a premodern world with premodern perspectives on sexuality, religion and marriage.
Today’s world has evolved too quickly for theologies on sexuality, marriage and family to keep up.

7. Don’t assume! Know what you believe and why.
Make space for alternate theologies.
Do no discriminate against those who do not share your theology.
Know that alternate theologies are very well constructed.
Investigate everything: its past, present and likely future direction.

8. Freedom of religion: regulation of religion
Why do we need it?
The Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act, Act 12 of 2004.
The Prevention of Organized Crime Act, Act 121 of 1998.
The Criminal Procedure Act, Act 51 of 1977.
The Protected Disclosures Act, Act 26 of 2000.
The Promotion of Access to Information Act, Act 2 of 2000.
The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Act 3 of 2000.
The Animals Protection Act, Act 71 of 1962 (refer SPCA Act).
Conflicts if approved: The Bill of Rights, Charter of Religious Rights and Freedoms, Credentialing Theologians and Rebuttals to the Recommendations of CRL.

9. Freedom of religion: hate speech
Difficulties in interpretations of key concepts (unconventional definitions used).
Notes on equal protection (philosophy where denial leads equality or empowerment leads to equality).
Spreading the Gospel (a Biblical instruction which may prove offensive).
The right to communicate (and to clarify).
Intersexual congenital differentiation (does not exist, but protected under hate speech).
The bill of rights and freedoms
Difficulties with religious texts and the bill (Quoted the Quran).