Gay man sues Bible publishers for emotional pain

The Grand Rapids Press
Michigan

CASCADE TOWNSHIP -- A Canton man is suing Zondervan Publishing and a Tennessee-based publisher, claiming their versions of the Bible that refer to homosexuality as a sin violate his constitutional rights and have caused him emotional pain and mental instability.

Bradley LaShawn Fowler, 39, is seeking $60 million from Zondervan, based in Cascade Township, and $10 million from Thomas Nelson Publishing in the lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Fowler's suit claims Zondervan's text revisions from a 1980s version of the Bible include, and then delete the reference to homosexuality without informing the public of the changes.

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1LINER: 3000 bible verses on the poor, 4 on homosexuality

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There are four passages in the Bible regarding homosexual acts and more than 3000 passages about caring for the poor.

"For The Bible Tells me so" possible academy award winner

The Free Press, in Mankato MN, is reporting on the incredible public response to the video documentary For The Bible Tells Me So.

The film focuses on the debate about gays-in-the-church. And many pro-gay veterans of theological discussions give their positions on the subject throughout the documentary.

For The Bible Tells Me So was a nominee for Grand Jury Prize, at the Sundance Film Festival; and won the Audience Award for Best Documentary, at the Seattle International Film Festival. Now it's one of several films being considered in the documentary category of the 2008 Academy Awards.

The film will be released on DVD in February and can be pre-ordered.

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