Goddesses In The Church: New Age & Homosexuality in the Infant Baptism Churches - Softcover

McClary, Judy McKenzie

9781939387103: Goddesses In The Church: New Age & Homosexuality in the Infant Baptism Churches

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1939387108 ISBN 13: 9781939387103

Publisher: Magnolia Publications, 2014

On a dark moonless night, deep in the desert and away from prying eyes, the sound of women's voice is heard. They are murmuring chants and invoking the name of a goddess named Sophia as they pass the honey and the milk that celebrates the gender of their god. All is quiet except for an eerie, hypnotic sound that drifts by, carried on the wind. Women's voices are heard, invoking the name of Creator-Mother. "Sophia!" they intone, as they pass the rice milk and honey beverage which they believe celebrates the sensuality of womanliness. The humming and chanting and partaking of sweet liquids gradually subside; the women begin to blend their voices in song. Quiet and slow at first, their singing gains momentum as they lift their voices in one accord. Soon women with female partners are called forward to receive the blessing of other women gathered at the conference. Again they sing praises to their Sophia, convinced she is the creator of the bountiful earth upon which all live and love. The night and the oneness of the moment continues as each woman's heart seeks the comfort and unity of which they believe is found in feminine spirituality shared by others. Finally, the singing stops. The festival ends. It's time for the participants to return home. They carry with them the thrill of having broken some rules and having set the church world on its ear by singing songs and prayer to a pagan goddess, a carryover from the mystery religions of old Babylon. Did these events really happen? Yes, but not in a deserted countryside on a moonless night. In reality, the name of the goddess Sophia was invoked by a group of church people....

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About the Author:

Judy McKenzie McClary is author of several books comparing biblical Scripture with church doctrines of several denominations. Her books make interesting reading for those who believe their baptism saved them, but they also give Scripture to show the Bible way of reconciliation with God. As a layperson, it has been her privilege to study Bible and theology in formal and informal Christian settings and she has taught Bible in both teen and adult classes, led spiritual growth groups, written Bible curriculum for both Presbyterian and Lutheran churches, written ten books, served as a hospital care minister, and is currently in the prayer ministry of her local church.

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