Is The Good Book All Good?

The Rev. Holly Patton Teaches Bible Study on Wednesdays


A class entitled "Is the Good Book All Good?" will be offered 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in October at Pulaski Heights Christian Church.

It will be taught by The Rev. Holly Patton. It is free and open to the public.

"I think this class is immensely important. People who love God, but have 'issues' with parts of the Bible can bring their questions, and we can have an authentic dialogue," Rev. Patton said.

"It will be a discussion of the role of the church in a broken and fragmented world in accepting and serving all people."

Rev. Holly said it will address such issues as how the Bible is used in legitimately and illegitimately in teaching, and if the Bible and the church are helping people understand the most important precept of all - love.

Questions covered include:
* Is God a bigot?
* Does the Bible teach slavery?
* Does the Bible teach that women should not be leaders in the church?
* Should LGBT persons be accepted in the church?
* What does the Bible teach of tolerance and intolerance?
* How can misunderstandings of the Bible cause harm to people?
* Should all be welcome to take communion?
* Is "radical hospitality" biblical?

"People who want to 'have faith,' but who think the Bible has been used as a club to hit people over the head or keep them away from church, away from God, away from community, can come and learn the historical context of some of the scriptures that are used to alienate and hurt people," Rev. Holly said.

"God is a God of love. The ultimate goal, for me, at least, as a minister, is for all of us to have our lives transformed by that mysterious immense majestic love of God for us ... transforming us, our community and our world."

The church is located at 4724 Hillcrest Avenue in Hillcrest. For more information, call 663-8149.