All posts by Steve Pearson
Original Blessing: Creation and Createdness
In thinking about original blessing, we come face to face with the notion of creation. Or rather, of being created, of being creatures. But what does it mean to be created? What does it mean to be made in God's image? And how does a
Mar 01, 2010 by Steve Pearson in Essays
My Proof of Faith: The Human God
The topic for this issue is the account of Jesus sleeping in the boat during the storm. That story is one of my favorites, especially regarding the nature of faith, as it reminds me that God's standard of when we're in trouble is much higher
Jul 01, 2009 by Steve Pearson in Essays
Into the Woods: Peace in the Wilderness
I was reminded recently of just how terrifying the scriptures can be. A few Sundays back, as the pastor quoted the lectionary reading, my ears perked up upon hearing the gospel writer's assertion, "Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be
Re-Thinking Our Approach to Scripture
First off, let's deal with that famous passage in 2 Timothy 3.16: "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness…." The phrase "inspired by God" is actually one word in the Greek, and it would
Sep 01, 2005 by Steve Pearson in Essays
Transformations: Love the Enemy – Because They May Learn to Love Us!
At a recent concert, GLBT Christian singer Marsha Stevens made an observation that made me re-think my attitude towards the anti-gay members of our Christian family. For those of you who don't know who Stevens is, here's a brief history: as a teenager, she wrote
Jan 01, 2005 by Steve Pearson in Essays
Saving the World – Every Day
Recently I read a story in which the last line was something like, "It's not everyday we save the world!" And I immediately thought: Yes, it is! It is everyday that we, as Christians, save the world. In fact, that is our whole purpose and
Nov 01, 2004 by Steve Pearson in Essays
Traditional Marriage: What Is It?
I'm confused. When I hear Christian conservatives speak of the need to preserve traditional marriage, I find myself asking: Which tradition? The Hebrew tradition, in which a man could marry as many women as he could support? The Pauline tradition (1 Cor. 7.36-38), in which
Moses at the MCC: God's Exodus International Isn't Ex-Gay at All!
"If you yourself are not going with us, do not send us on from here. For is not the fact of your going with us the sign that I and this people have grace in your eyes, so that we, that is, I and your
Asleep in the Perils of Life
The lectionary's Gospel reading for this morning was perfectly timed to match the topic for this issue of Whosoever. It was Mark 4:36-40, probably one of the most well-known and well-loved passages from the gospels, easily recognizable to most anyone who has spent more than
Peter and Cornelius at the MCC
I bet you didn't know that the Book of Acts is all about living as a gay Christian. Okay, so that's not really what it's about — it's actually a chronicle of the early church and of the movement of the gospel out of Israel
May 01, 2003 by Steve Pearson in Bible Study
Dr. Robert N. Minor
Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at the University of Kansas where he taught for 33 years and was department chair for six ye...
Alyce Keener
A founding member and the current Vicar of Gentle Spirit Christian Church of Atlanta, Alyce Keener felt called from an early age in...
Lance Helms
An adult convert to Christianity who grew up unchurched but has always been a spiritual seeker, Lance was baptized at age 28 i...
Jennifer Hasler
A professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology since 1997, Jennifer Hasler ea...
Gary Simpson
A lifelong counselor, teacher and educator, having worked in elementary and secondary education for 25 years, Gary Simpson is a me...
Rev. Paul M. Turner
Editor-in-Chief of Whosoever and Founding and Senior Pastor of Gentle Spirit Christian Church of Atlanta, where Whosoever Founder...
Rev. Charlotte Strayhorne
Serving as one of four Co-Pastors for Casa de Cristo Church and Apostolic Center in Phoenix, Ariz., an inner-city ministry tha...
Dominica Applegate
A writer and poet who worked for 12 years in the mental health field, Dominica Applegate is the author of the book "Recycle Your P...
Rev. Candace Chellew
Whosoever founder and Editor Emeritus Rev. Candace Chellew earned her Masters of Theological studies at the Candler School of Theo...
Dr. Martin E. Marty
The Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago, Dr. Martin E. Marty taught there fo...
Don Charles Hampton Jacobs
Boston cartoonist, composer, journalist, social commentator and graphic novel writer DC (Don Charles) Hampton Jacobs is the autho...
The first openly gay priest to be consecrated a bishop in a major Christian denomination, the Right Rev. V. Gene Robinson served as...
Herndon L. Davis
Herndon L. Davis is author of the book "Black, Gay & Christian: An Inspirational Guidebook to Daily Living", published in 2004.
Tuan N'Gai
Activist and author Tuan N'Gai made waves with his 2001 book Will I Go To Heaven? The Black Gay Spiritual Dilemma and followed i...
Rev. Troy D. Perry
An American religious leader and gay and human rights activist, Rev. Troy Deroy Perry Jr. is founder of the Universal Fellowshi...
Rev. Raymont L. Anderson
Senior minister at the Centers for Spiritual Living in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Rev. Dr. Raymont L. Anderson earned doctorate...
Shurron M. Farmer
Florida native Shurron Mitchell Farmer is a mathematics professor in Washington, D.C. He earned his bachelors in mathematics ...
Rev. Mel White
A behind-the-scenes member of the evangelical Protestant movement from the 1960's-1980's, Rev. Mel White came out in 1994, publis...