Is it possible that the biblical texts were ignorant about homosexual orientation and were thus prohibiting only “unnatural” homosexual practice by participants of heterosexual orientation? This would suggest that the practicing homosexuals in the Bible were involved in homosexuality against their natural inclinations. Yet the nature of sin is that people sin because they want to sin (James 1:13-15). It comes from our desires. No one is dragged into sin kicking and screaming. Homosexuality existed in biblical times because people enjoyed it; they were drawn to it by their own hearts (Mark 7:21-23). An artificial distinction between (sinful) homosexual practice and (justifiable) homosexual orientation contradicts the Scripture’s constant connection of desire, orientation and deed. If the deed was prohibited in Scripture, the desire was too.

Edward Welch

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		New text im, Cooking rig	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lg	Frying Or Roasting Chicken; 3 1/2 pounds
1/4	c	Olive Oil
		<<Dry Herb Rub>>
1 1/2	tb	Thyme
1 1/2	tb	Rubbed Sage
1	tb	Crushed Rosemary
2	ts	Garlic Powder
2	ts	Salt
1	ts	Black Pepper; freshly ground
1	md	Lemon; cut in quarters
		Sprigs Of Fresh Rosemary Or Thyme (Optiona
40		Garlic Cloves (Separated But Not Peeled)
1 1/2	c	White Wine
1/2	c	Chicken Stock
2	tb	Fresh Basil Or Parsley; minced

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse chicken thoroughly and pat try with paper towels. Rub skin with 1
tablespoon olive oil. Mix rub ingredients together and rub evenly over
chicken including cavity. Place lemon in cavity along with herb sprigs if
used. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours.
In an oven proof casserole large enough to hold chicken, add remaining
olive oil and garlic cloves and saute over medium heat for 3 - 4 minutes.
Add wine and stock and cook for 3 minutes longer.
Place chicken in casserole, cover and bake in a preheated 375 degree oven
for 25 minutes. Uncover, raise temperature to 450 degrees and bake for 40 -
50 minutes or until juices run clear when tested at thigh joint. Be sure
that there is always liquid in bottom of casserole. If not add a little
more wine or stock.
Remove chicken and cut into serving pieces. Place on a warm platter, spoon
pan juice over and top with minced basil. Arrange garlic cloves around.
Squeeze garlic onto chicken as you eat it..
Yield: 4 - 6 servings
Recipe By     : COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9601
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #226
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 1996 05:43:33 -0400
From: billspa@icanect.net (Bill Spalding)
NOTES : Copyright, 1996, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Right

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