The issue of homosexual orientation is where the church must engage the homosexual community in biblical discussion. The problem, however, is that the idea of homosexual orientation does not rest on any foundation that can be discussed. It relies on neither biblical data nor medical research. Instead, it is a political premise for gaining homosexual rights and is rooted in personal experience. Therefore, neither biblical data nor refutation of the medical literature will persuade most homosexual advocates. Ultimately, most homosexuals appeal to their own feelings and the experience of their homosexual brothers and sisters. “Homosexuality feels right to us, so it is natural. It is part of our created constitution.” But that should not keep us from examining their arguments biblically and engaging them in as much careful discussion as they are willing.

Edward Welch

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs		Cookies, Holidays	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Butter or hard margarine; room temp
1	c	Light brown sugar; packed
1/2	c	Sugar
2	lg	Eggs
2	ts	Vanilla
4 1/2	c	Flour

INSTRUCTIONS

In large bowl with mixer, beat all ingredients except flour until fluffy.
With mixer on low, gradually beat in flour just until blended.
This dough will make 8 cookie variations (148 cookies!).  To make all 8
kinds, follow these dividing directions:
Vanilla Dough:  Take half of dough and divide half into quarters.  Roll one
quarter into ball, flatten slightly, wrap and refigerate.  Keep three of
the quarters out to work w ith after preparing chocolate dough.
Chocolate Dough:  To dough left in mixer, mix in 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
powder and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.  Divide chocolate dough into quarters.
Keep 3 pieces at room temp, ready to shape.
Chocolate-Coffee Dough:  To remaining quarter, add 2 tsps instant coffee
powder and mix well.  Flatten slightly, wrap and refrigerate.  Keep three
remaining quarters out.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Doughs can be refigerated for up to 5 days or
frozen for up to 3 months.
Contributor:  Woman's Day, Nov 22/94
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 247 by Cathleen
<catht@interlog.com> on Nov 12, 1997

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