Irony? Do you think so?

Question

King James 1, the man who commisioned the creation of the Protestant was a homosexual. He was even buried next to two of his male concubines.

And yet, Protestant churches use his Bible to attack homosexuals more than any other branch of Christianity.

Does anyone else see irony here?

Protestant Bible,*

Answer 1

Where did you find that.

Unless you can back that up with references your argument at the best is silly at the worst a outright lie.

Answer 2

I know nothing of King James being gay, so where you got your information would be greatly appreciated, but as far as the bible goes, it was inspired by God. The people who wrote it were under divine inspiration - period.

Attack is a strong word. I agree some christians may come across a little harsh, but you must also realize that homosexuals are sensitive, as well, and a lot of what is said, isn't meant to be an attack. Just perceived that way.

According to God, in the bible, homosexuality is wrong. That isn't an attack, it is just a fact from the bible - nothing more or less.

Answer 3

Yes, there is irony, but King James didn't do the translation himself. A group of scholars did, and evidently they did a good job, since God has protected the KJV ever since.

James was probably trying to earn brownie points with Protestant lords. Politics isn't only a creature of democracy.

Answer 4

LMAO. The entire bible is full of contradictions, regardless of what division of christianity you belong to.

Face it, there were homosexuals since the dawning of time and will continue to be until the earth shrivels up and burns out and i seriously doubt if anyone's soul will be cast in hell because they happen to like to suck dyck or eat some puzzy or the same sex. Unless of course it involves children and animals...

Let's all stop focusing on what makes us different and instead what makes us all the same. Compassion...that is what the world needs...and less fighting over religions that were probably "manufactured" years ago...

Diva

Answer 5

We are so quick to judge others, aren't we? And within the covers of that bible, it also states to not judge thy neighbor. I have little faith in our organized religions. Most of the commandments aren't meant for "ME", they are meant for everyone else. I am a good "insert here" (IE: Christian or whatnot), and I need no more instruction as to how to become a better person, I earned a 10! But I do think that if we all took a step back and really look at ourselves and our actions, we could improve the ways we live and try to make our world a little better place. But alas, no one wants to look any harder at themselves, no or little introspection.

I now walk my own path, and I try not to throw stones, but I also know that I can be better if I tried.

Answer 6

The irony is overwhelming, and the life of a King is one fraught with appearance and secrecy, so as ironic as it is, it does make perfect sense. A king could not be "gay" he must be able to provide heirs for the commonwealth of England, which God ordained him to rule and protect. Though I see your point, one made at the expense of many Royals I'm afraid.

Answer 7

Religion is a strange weed. Someone should pull it out soon before it grows bigger than it is and infects every single person.

Read here:

http://www.libchrist.com/other/homosexual/kingjames.html

Answer 8

I think it's pathetic that you try to base an argument on a false premises such as that.

If you want to assert that he was, show some kind of evidence?

There's no mention of it in Wikipedia, anyways.

Answer 9

Religion makes strange bed fellows. Literally.

Answer 10

Do I find it ironic? I guess a little, but lots of people accept funding from folks they don't otherwise agree with. I certainly don't agree with every last thing my boss does, but I take my paycheck with a smile anyway.