Fundada en 1976, la organización se constituyó en 1981 y es reconocida como una organización 501 (c) (3) organización sin fines de lucro en los Estados Unidos. Kinship tiene una junta de directores y coordinadores regionales e internacionales. La lista actual de los miembros y amigos incluye aproximadamente 1.550 personas en más de cuarenta y tres países.

SDA Kinship considera que la Biblia no condena ni siquiera mencionar la homosexualidad como una orientación sexual. Ellen G. White no comenta sobre cualquiera de los textos de la Biblia que se utilizan para condenar a los homosexuales. La mayor parte de la angustia impuesta a los hijos de Dios que crecen como LGBTI tiene sus raíces en la incomprensión de lo que la Biblia dice.

"Christianity and Homosexuality: Some Seventh-day Adventist Perspectives" is a book recently published by members of the Kinship Advisory, a group of straight allies, to encourage dialogue on this topic in evangelical churches.  It was published by The Adventist Forum, whose mission is to "create community conversation...with  circle of friends who embrace the adventures of truth."  

This is an exciting new entry into the discussion of the church and its relationship to its non-heterosexual members! The Seventh-day Adventist church was, early on, a supporter of social justice issues like slavery and the rights of women. For over 100 years it has supported religious liberty for all citizens – but as the church grew and its pioneers died, so did the fervor for these issues. Yet, Adventists still cling to a heritage that truth is progressive; and when new light comes from understanding Scripture the church wants to be ready to accept "present truth."

This collection of chapters and responses covers a wide range of topics from scriptural analysis to personal experience, written by respected professionals from within the Adventist community. It seeks to open the door to discussion, without making any claim to provide ultimate answers. Each chapter and each response concludes with a series of questions that can be used to stimulate discussion. This should make the book suitable not only for Adventists, but for many religious communities.

To order your copy today, visit www.sdagayperspectives.com.