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Item Homosexuality : Legally Permissible or Spiritually Misguided? Conspectus : The Journal of the South African Theological Seminary, Volume 5, Issue 03, Mar 2008, p. 135 - 167(South African Theological Seminary Press Johannesburg, South Africa) Lockard, Anna-MarieOne of the most divisive issues facing the Christian church today is the ubiquitous issue of the acceptance of homosexual behaviour within the parameters of church leadership. Revisionist theologians contend that the church must redress her stance on this issue to keep in step with the prevailing culture of the day, which favours the acceptance of homosexual behaviour due to its proposed biological determinism. This article analyses this divisive issue from four perspectives: (a) historical attitudes towards homosexuality in a variety of cultures across time, (b) empirical studies regarding the causation of homosexual orientation, (c) the witness of scripture and (d) the implications for pastoral ministryItem Christian-Muslim Engagement: Obstacles and Opportunities Conspectus : The Journal of the South African Theological Seminary, Volume 3, Issue 03, Mar 2007, p. 90 - 97(South African Theological Seminary Press Johannesburg, South Africa) Lockard, Anna-MarieIssues of religious diversity and interfaith understanding take centre stage in today's post-modern global society. Since September 11 (911), the church's mission to engage the Muslim community has been met with both obstacles and opportunities. The quintessential of global Christian witness is to have a pellucid grasp of the dangers and opportunities for Christian-Muslim witness. Basic principles of encounter must be relational rather than confrontative. Contextualisation must be viewed as both an opportunity and a challenge. Seeking a common witness can pose theological concerns for those who seek interfaith understanding among Muslims.