Why do you think Jesus was silent about homosexuality?

Answer 1

Because Jesus was a progressive and knew that homosexuality was neither a crime nor a sin in the new era.

Paul quickly undid most of Jesus's good work and perverted it into something it was never meant to be. Paul was the first neocon.

Answer 2

Who told he was silent. He commands to keep all the laws which where given to mankind.

For those who don't hav enough knowledge about The Holy Bible, do read Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Judges 19: 22-23

You will claim all these books are in The Old Testament of The Holy Bible. For such people turn over to the following scripture portions. (NIV version)

Romans 1:18-32, I Corinthians 6:9&10

Homosexuality is a sin. It applies same to Lesbianism. The following examples from the scripture clearly tells us about the punishment for this.

Genesis 19:4-17, 24-26, I Kings 14:24

Answer 3

What did Jesus have to say about the issue of homosexuality? He said nothing specifically. He did, however, have much to say about issues of the heart, and about morality.

The Hebrew testament forbids homogenitality for purity reasons, male-male sex makes one unclean because it breaks a religious taboo... it associates one with the Canaanites. The hebrew scriptures also list other purity requirements, like washing at prescribed times or not eating certain foods.. example: circumcision... made a person a Jew... qualified them, but no one thought that God rejected the uncircumcised. The purity requirements of the Jewish law were part of being a Jew, they were not necesarily part of being a good person, just and righteous before God. Jesus was clear that being a good person and keeping the requirements of the Jewish law were not the same things, one of the reasons that he was killed was that he challenged the real importance of the law.

"It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles... what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this is what defiles, for out of the heart comes evil intentions, murder, adultery, fornication, theft, false witness, slander; these are what defile a person, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile." (Matthew 15:10, 18-20)

Answer 4

Because there's nothing wrong with it.

I've been thinking about it lately.. I am for whatever religion people choose to believe as long as it's peaceful and loving. I used to be a Christian and am not anymore. I couldn't believe most of the bible (you know, the ridiculousness of talking snakes, turning into pillars of salt, squeezing all the animals onto one boat and then repopulating the earth again, walking on water, etc.)

That said, I think it's not a bad idea to only listen to Jesus's teachings and not much else. I don't believe Jesus was god but I think, like, Buddha, he was a great person and spiritual leader. Obviously, there was something special about him for people to create a religion after him. So, if we just listen to his words and follow his examples, we wouldn't be so bad off. He was a decent guy and hung out with all kinds of people, he didn't judge or discriminate.

Answer 5

Because maybe he felt that its wrong and those people were punished through Soddam and Gommarah. If that city was destroyed partly because there was homosexuality that should tell you right there that God is not for homosexuality and neither is Jesus.

Answer 6

Paul and apostle of Jesus wrote in
1 Timothy 1:8-11 homosexuality is addressed.

"But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully, realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous man, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ugodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers and IMMORAL MEN AND HOMOSEXUALS and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching, according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted."

Answer 7

Because Jesus was actually tolerant of others. Good man, that Jesus. I don't like the Fan Club, though.

Answer 8

Jesus was silent onther things as well. I do not recall Him talking about beastality. Perhaps such things were considered so wrong, He did not need to talk about them. Making an argument from silence can be risky.

Answer 9

He wasn't! Sorry to disagree, but Jesus endorsed the Old Testament Law to the letter. You are badly mistaken.

Answer 10

Who said he was. Did you read the Gospels. There are a number of references to the disciple Jesus loved.

Why do you think only one was referred to by that title?