When I read this article, all I could think was ... this guy needs to read @VinesMatthew book.http://www.npr.org/2015/01/04/374857829/a-pastor-moves-past-his-attraction-to-men-and-so-does-his-wife …
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@BroderickGreer But, seriously, it left the only real issue here unaddressed in the story. Right? -
@chrisgeidner I think it is clear he is attracted to men and not to women but is married to a woman because he'd go to hell for loving a man -
@BroderickGreer But it suggests he *is* attracted to her, at least somewhat and in some ways. -
@chrisgeidner that's evangelical code for they had sex even though he isn't attracted to women. -
@BroderickGreer Fair. He can use "magic words." A reporter shouldn't. -
@chrisgeidner@BroderickGreer gotta disagree that it's just evangelical code. I know plenty of people who have had similar experiences -
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@BroderickGreer It can be both code *and* something that does actually happen. Again, tho, the article shouldn't make us guess. - 18 more replies
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@chrisgeidner What's it called when you have to force YOURSELF to have sex with someone? In 5 yrs we will read about their separation.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner based on his use of the magic phrase "same sex attraction" I assume he would dispute the very categories "gay" and "straight"Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner Marriage of convenience. He DOES care for her, but not in the way he would love a man if he didn't hold back. His best gal palThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner Probably because he doesn't want to answer it because that would mean admitting something. $10 that someone else can answer itThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner this is par for the course in UT. Very, very common.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner I'm forever fascinated by how gendered this whole discourse -- attracted but not acting on it -- is.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner I think "drawn to her heart and soul" etc. suggests more than a "marriage of convenience"Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner I understood it as he is gay, is not attracted to women, she knows it and both "admire" him for choosing to act otherwise?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner I read it differently. He said his belief in God won't allow him to pursue men. He says ALL relationships require restraint.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner So many questions left unanswered. Such a strange article.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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