Homosexuality: Defiling within or without?

Question

In the NT, Jesus proclaims that it is not that which goes in the mouth of man that is bad, but that which come out of the mouth is defiled.

Does this in and out rule apply to all orafaces on the body?

Answer 1

So that means if I vomit, I'm going to hell?

Answer 2

Sexuality and the bible are enemies, as is common sense and the bible. Don't let ancient writing of MAN cloud the logic and intelligence of today. If you are a homosexual, just be one... if you know one (or more) just let them live their life!
The bible has cost more lives than any other thing in history, and it's only a book. KKK and Black supremists both quote the exact same book to make their points... Wars are caused over it, people are made to be controlled by it and follow blindly like sheep. Break the chain and live YOUR life.

Answer 3

perhaps you need to read more and understand context. What the Bible is talking about is that eating certain foods is not important to salvation, but saying hateful things is bad. To try to apply this to homosexuality is both a falicy and a perversion of scripture.

Answer 4

Boy you opened up a bag of worms but i cant wait to hear all the homophobic answers you get especially the homophobics who are in the closet who feel they have to put down gays to cover up there own gay tendencys oh well boys will be boys

Answer 5

The answer is neither.
God made gay people just the way they are, and God doesn't make junk. Anyone who says "love the sinner, hate the sin" about gay people obviously hates both and is a hypocrite.

Anyone who preaches hatred, bigotry, discrimination and therefore violence against gay people certainly cannot call themselves a 'christian.' WWJD?

Answer 6

The bible states and claim so many thing, you should go to this link to get a fresh look at things; http://www.godisimaginary.com/index.htm

Answer 7

geez monica was a little harsh. But my answer to your question is No. Have a nice day.

Answer 8

You are on the verge of blasphemy Be careful!
The only sin that will send you to hell!
Unbelief is the only sin that will send you to Hell.
The only sin that will send you to hell is the failure to know, understand and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the only true and living Lord God and that the blood Jesus Christ shed for you at Calvary is the only way you can have all your sins forgiven, removed and cleansed.
The Holy Bible in Hebrews 11:6 says “But without faith it is impossible to please him (God); for he that cometh to God must believe (have faith) that he (God) is, and that he (God) is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him (God).” Parentheses mine!
If you want to be saved from all your sins and go to heaven when you die, you must, by faith, believe that Jesus Christ is the only true and living Lord God. (Romans 10:9-10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus {that Jesus is Lord} and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believed unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”) You must, by faith, ask Jesus Christ to do forgive, remove and cleanse you from all your sins. (Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” and Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”) You must, by faith, ask Him to come into your heart/life and receive Him into your heart and life to live there forever. (John l:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he the power to come sons {children} of God, even to them that believe on his name.”) You must, by faith, turn from your sins and live for Him the rest of your life. If you never come to do these things, you will not go to heaven. Give your heart and life to Jesus Christ today without delay. All of this is what is meant when the Lord Jesus Christ said: “Jesus answered, and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto, Except a man be born again , he cannot see the kingdom of God (go to heaven).” You were born physically into your earthly family. To go to heaven you must be born again spiritually into your heavenly family, God's spiritual family. This is my prayer for you.

Answer 9

Boy, your a real smart one....

Answer 10

This is a GOOD question buddy boy.

Here is an article written byDr.A.L.Barry, President, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. "WHAT ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY" I hope this will help you a lot.

Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This pamphlet is intended to help Christians answer some questions about homosexuality. The church recognizes this as both a significant challenge and, more importantly,as an opportunity to speak the truth in love,reaching out with the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

What does God say about homosexuality in His Word, the Bible?

The Lord teaches us through His Word that homosexuality is a sinful distortion of His desire that one man and one woman live together in marriage as husband and wife.God categorically prohibits homosexuality. Our church, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod,has declared that homosexual behavior is “intrinsically sinful.”Why does our church take this position?
We read in God’s Word the following statements about
homosexuality:

“You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination. … Do not defile yourselves by any of these things” (Lev.18:22,24).

“If a man lies with a male as with a woman,both of them have committed an abomination… ”(Lev.20:13).

“For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. Their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural, and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another,men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in their own persons the due penalty for their error”(Rom.1:26–27).

“Do not be deceived; neither the immoral,nor idolators, nor adulterers,nor sexual perverts …shall inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Cor.6:9–10).

“…The law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, …immoral persons, sodomites… and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine ”(1 Tim.1:9–10).

Through His Word,God teaches us very clearly that homosexuality is a sin. A person who persists in homosexual
behavior stands under the condemnation of God’s Word.This is true for anyone who persists in sin without repentance. While this may be an unpopular message,it is the truth taught to us by God in His Word.

What is the church’s message to persons who are homosexual?

The church’s message to homosexual persons is the same message it proclaims to all people: Repent and believe the Gospel! All human beings are born with a sinful nature that results in sinful thoughts,words and actions.Homosexuality is but one of many sinful situations human beings encounter in this life. From the moment we are born, all human beings stand under God’s perfect judgement. All of us,by nature,are lost and condemned sinners.We all need God’s mercy in Christ for our salvation.

The church’s most important message to homosexuals is the promise of forgiveness and eternal life through the person and the work of Jesus Christ.God sent His Son into this world to live a perfect life on our behalf, and to die a perfect death as the payment for all of our sins.

A statement regarding homosexuality from the Lutheran Church in Australia summarizes the church’s response to homosexuality in a very helpful way: “The Church, while rejecting on the one hand the movement which claims tolerance of homosexual behavior in the name of freedom of the individual and of moral progress,must also resist the popular reaction of persecution and ostracism.

“The Church must exhibit understanding and sympathy for the homosexual, show love and pastoral concern, being ready to give help and encouragement in whatever way possible. It must proclaim to homosexuals,as it does to all men,the judgment of God against sin,above all the forgiveness of sin for Christ’s sake,and the possibility of new life through the power of the Holy Spirit.…”

Another Lutheran pastor has written about homosexuality:

“God is presenting to the Church a great challenge and opportunity.We can proclaim the Word of God in a clear and fresh manner.We can offer new hope to sinners whom God loves.We can apply the Means of Grace to another area of human need,so that sins can be forgiven and the Spirit’s power employed to create new life in Christ.”

What can Christians do for the families of homosexuals?

It is tempting to ignore the problems and challenges associated with homosexuality.As God’s people,we are able to take actions that demonstrate love and concern for homosexuals and for their families. While clearly affirming the sinfulness of homosexuality,
we will also want clearly to affirm God’s promise of forgiveness in Christ Jesus.Often families of homosexuals are embarrassed and ashamed.If Christian friends and relatives treat them in ways that increase this shame, it is little wonder that they will attempt to rationalize or otherwise explain away a son’s or daughter’s sinful lifestyle.

Christians should reach out in compassion to these families, expressing their love and concern,offering the encouragement that is ours in our Lord Jesus Christ. To the person caught up in the homosexual life,Christian friends and family members should continue lovingly to share their convictions with this person, reaching out with the forgiving love of Christ and the hope that is found only in Him. Various organizations work with homosexuals who desire to turn away from the homosexual lifestyle.

A Lutheran group working in this area is “Keys Ministry.”Their address and telephone number are at the end of this pamphlet.

How should Christians respond to the “gay rights” movement?

There has been a growing increase in the influence of the “gay rights”movement,even within some Protestant churches. he “gay rights”movement wants our culture to accept homosexuality as an alternative natural lifestyle in which human beings may express their sexuality.We have reached the point where even the idea of“gay marriages”is considered an acceptable possibility.The church must resist these attitudes with the truth of God’s Word.

Our church encourages our members to exercise their duty as Christian citizens to be aware and informed about these issues. The Christian citizen must be knowledgeable about the positions taken by politicians in regard to homosexuality, and other issues,so that responsible participation in the political process can take place. The church is committed not to the political process,but to the preaching of the Gospel.This is the church’s mission.The church does encourage its members to be responsible and active citizens in our country. Thus Christian citizens will work to enact laws that reflect Biblical truth in regard to homosexuality.

Why have some churches changed their position on homosexuality?

We have noticed changes particularly in many Protestant churches in our country when it comes to the issue of homosexuality. Even the national media has noticed these changes, printing long stories on national church studies on the topics of homosexuality.Because the news media does not always distinguish carefully between Lutheran churches in the country, even our own members have sometimes wondered about the position of our Synod on these matters. What accounts for these changes in some churches? First, homosexual groups within these churches often engage in “lobbying” efforts and gain considerable influence. Second and more important, attitudes toward homosexuality have changed as a result of changing attitudes toward the authority and reliability of the Holy Scriptures.

An academic philosophy about the Bible, called “higher criticism,”puts man in the position of determining what is true and what is not in the Bible.With this attitude,we can understand why some churches have attempted to explain away the Bible’s teaching about homosexuality.

How can Christians respond to attempts to make homosexuality appear as merely an alternative lifestyle? All one has to do is turn on the television set and watch a few popular situation comedies to realize that there is an enormous effort underway to create an image of homosexuality as merely an alternative lifestyle.

Homosexuality is portrayed as a perfectly normal and natural expression of human sexuality. Persons who view homosexuality as abnormal are portrayed in popular culture today as being “homophobic”or otherwise on the fringe of our society.It is therefore all the more important that Christians not hesitate to speak lovingly,yet clearly, about this issue.Parents need to take the time to discuss this issue with their children when they reach an age where they can understand these things.
What Lutheran resources are available to help minister to homosexuals and their families?

Keys Ministry is a Lutheran group dedicated to helping individuals and their families who are struggling with homosexuality. You may call Keys Ministry at (507) 352–4110.You may write to Keys at Box 97,Wykoff,MN 55990.