I was interviewed by Interfaith Voices about the "Sex and the Seminary" report released a few months ago. Interfaith Voices is heard on public radio stations nationwide, and the podcast or audio format of this edition of the program is available here.
When the report first appeared, I wrote:
If nothing else, this report underlines the great divide that
now exists among America's theological schools. There is good reason
to ask whether any shared basis of accreditation is possible, given the
depth and significance of this divide. Time will tell, but the aim is
clear -- to put seminaries committed to a normative biblical morality
on notice that such schools may for a time be tolerated, but the
standards will push schools toward "inclusion" of "sexual and gender
diversities" among students, staff, and faculty.
No doubt, schools committed to biblical authority and
confessional integrity must do a better job of preparing ministers to
understand the issues of sexuality. But the goal must be to inculcate
knowledge of and commitment to a biblical model of human sexuality
centered in the glory of God and obedience to God's Word. We must also
train pastors to be compassionate in teaching and applying God's
revealed truth. These goals are not, however, the goals or
recommendations of "Sex and the Seminary."