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LGBT issues have resulted in a divide within the United Church of Canada in the latter part of the 20th century. ==Old and New Testament teachings== The question of accepting homosexuality has been a controversial issue for the United Church in the latter part of the 20th century — insofar as many conservatives involved with the church, on the one hand, have regarded its denunciation as essential to Old Testament biblical teachings. :"More conservative denominations and Christians tend to view homosexuality as a profound evil; they generally believe it is changeable, chosen, abnormal, unnatural and immoral behavior, regardless of the nature of the relationship."〔(Gay issue rocks United Church of Canada )〕 People of a more liberal understanding, on the other hand, have regarded it as essential to New Testament understanding to be accepting of individuals which do not appear to harm others. Indeed, many focus on the person of Jesus and his command to love God and love each other. :"More liberal denominations and Christians tend to view homosexuality as a civil rights matter; they generally believe it is fixed, unchosen, normal, natural, and morally neutral sexual orientation for a minority of adults."〔(Policies of 47 Christian faith groups about homosexuality )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Homosexuality and the United Church of Canada」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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