For example, in Genesis, angels come to Sodom and Gomorrah, and the townspeople threaten to rape them. The destruction of those cities is often seen as God's condemnation of homosexuality. But it could be read as a lesson in welcoming the stranger.
"When we look at a passage like Sodom and Gomorrah, we're looking at the places where — where might we still be inhospitable to people today?" asks Kearns. "Are we benefiting from systems that are hurting other people?"
They seemed very welcoming. Christ said that if the miracles he performed had been done for soddom, they would have converted. I don't think it has anything to do with being welcoming.
Oh ho ho...
"But it could be read as..."
means
"I'm about to twist and torture the meaning of these words until they justify whatever depraved behavior I enjoy."
If you let these people into your church, your church is done.
They seemed very welcoming. Christ said that if the miracles he performed had been done for soddom, they would have converted. I don't think it has anything to do with being welcoming.