Even in the Garden of Eden, when Adam enjoyed perfect communion with His Creator, God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone.” This shows that human loves-between parents and children, husbands and wives, and friends-are an integral part of God’s plan for us. To be created in the image of God is to be created for love-both to love God and to love others. How authentically Christian love-in marriage and family life, in friendship, and in Christian community-is outward focused, not turned in on itself.The role of ascesis in purifying desire.Human desire in light of the fall and the process of sanctification.How can gay, lesbian, and bisexual Christians love and experience love if God created human beings male and female, and His plan for sexual intimacy is only properly fulfilled in the union of husband and wife in marriage? This conference will provide a theological foundation to answer this question by fleshing out what the Bible and Christian tradition have to say about: Joe Trout, OP, the pre-conference will provide a theological foundation for thinking about desire, the fall, and the sanctification of human love.Īll Revoice attendees must RSVP in order to attend the preconference. Featuring Ron Belgau, Matthew Lee Anderson, Johanna Finegan, and Br. On Jfrom 1-5pm, Spiritual Friendship will host a pre-conference, immediately preceding the Revoice Conference in St.

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