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Following on this page are links to papers and resources created and/or obtained Dr. Merton Strommen. As there are a large number of documents, it is felt that access to these documents should be given upon their completion. As such, this page is a Work In Progress until all the documents are converted. Please check back here often for new additions. The link in the "Title" column is to the HTML version (printable). The "Word" column links to the applicable document in Microsoft's Word format.
| Date | Title | Word | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/2002 | Dan's Story | Word | Dr. Merton Strommen | Young man's personal history |
| 08/2002 | Dave R Story | Word | Dr. Merton Strommen | Another young man's struggles |
| 08/2002 | M Story | Word | Dr. Merton Strommen | A female story |
| 08/2002 | Myths about homosexuality | Word | Dr. Merton Strommen | Commonly held beliefs and myths |
| 08/2002 | Ryan's Story | Word | Dr. Merton Strommen | Coming out of homosexuality |
| 08/2002 | Searching for love | Word | Dr. Merton Strommen | A woman's struggle with lesbianism |
| 08/2002 | Visions of our own minds | Word | GREAT LAKES CONFESSIONAL LUTHERANS | A study of homosexuality and the scriptures |
| 07/2002 | Christ's Scriptures? | Word | Muedeking | Christ's Scripture or Scripture's Christ — Is It an Either-Or? |
| 07/2002 | Gagnon Study Guide | Word | Robert A. Gagnon/Dr. Merton Strommen | A study guide for congregations on sexuality |
| 07/2002 | Gagnon Summary | Word | Robert A. J. Gagnon, DD, PhD. | A Theocentric and Christocentric Preface to the Sexuality Debate |
| 07/2002 | Hershman Review | Word | The Rev. Dr. Christopher Hershman | The Church and Homosexuality |
| 07/2002 | Marriage Resolution | Word | Dr. Merton Strommen | A congregational memorial resolution |
| 07/2002 | Word only | Word | Dr. Merton Strommen | A leader's study guide on Strommen's "Church and Homosexuality" |
| 03/2003 | Video Descriptions and Ordering Info | Word | Dr. Merton Strommen | Pertinent video presentations available |
| 03/2004 | Homosexuality | Word | Dr. Merton Strommen | A strong, comprehensive bibliography of reference material |
| 04/2003 | Research and the Issue of Homosexuality | Word | Dr. Merton Strommen | The use and abuse of research |
| 05/2003 | Biblical Approach to Human Sexuality | Word | Dr. Merton Strommen | A Biblical Approach to Human Sexuality, Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ohio |
| 10/2002 | The Authority of Scripture in the “Homosex” Debate | Word | Robert A. J. Gagnon, PhD. | A “mainline view” of biblical authority, where due weight is given to Scripture’s core values; second, discussion on what the best analogies are to changing or retaining Scripture’s views on homosexual practice; third, examination of how Jesus himself understood the double love commandment; and, fourth, examination of Paul’s views on law and grace. |
| 11/2002 | No Universally Valid Sex Standards? (PDF format) | Word | Robert A. J. Gagnon, PhD. | A Rejoinder to Walter Wink’s Views on the Bible and Homosexual Practice |
| 11/2002 | A Response to Walter Wink’s Christian Century Review (PDF format) | Word | Robert A. J. Gagnon, PhD. | This is a longer version of the 3000-word response published in the August 14-27 issue of the Christian Century, vol. 119, no. 17 |
| 11/2002 | Local Option for Certifying Pastors | Word | George H. Muedeking, D.D., PhD. | Gay clergy, CCM, certification issues discussed |
| 08/2004 | Debating the moral issue of homosexuality | Word | Merton Strommen, PhD. | During the coming years, people in congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will be debating whether or not homosexuality is morally and religiously the equal of heterosexuality |