Name: Chilled Tomatoes Stuffed with White Beans And
Ingredients: 1 c White beans, dry (Great Northern or navy); 4 lg Tomatoes, ripe; 1/2 c Pesto; 1/4 ts Salt; Pepper to taste; 1/2 md Red onion; minced, plus 1 Tbs for garnish; 1/2 Celery rib; minced

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
Vegetables, Grains	Vegetarian	Vegetarian, Vegan, Main dish	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	White beans, dry (Great Northern or navy)
4	lg	Tomatoes, ripe
1/2	c	Pesto
1/4	ts	Salt
		Pepper to taste
1/2	md	Red onion; minced, plus 1 Tbs for garnish
1/2		Celery rib; minced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Rinse the beans in a strainer under cold running water, and remove and
discard any damaged beans or stones. Put the beans in a bowl and cover with
water to soak overnight. Alternatively, cook the beans for 2 minutes in
wter to cover, then remove from heat and let soak, ocvered for 1 hour.
Drain, then add enough fresh water to cover plus 2 inches. Cook, partially
covered, until tender, about 1 hour. Drain again.
2.  Meanwhile, slice off the top of each tomato and scoop out the pulp
with a spoon. Discard. Invert the tomatoes on a plate and allow to drain.
3.  Toss the hot cooked beans in a medium-sized bowl with thepesto, salt,
pepper, onion, and clery. Taste to adjust the seasoning. Chill for at least
one hour, or until cold.
Source: Vegetarian Pleasures, by Jeanne Lemlin/MM by DEEANNE
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