What does the Bible REALLY say about being gay?

Question

I grew up going to church (Presbyterian) --lived in a small town---never really heard the word lesbian or gay until I went out in the world and got a job at a large company---I became friends with a lot of different people--including gay people---I have admit -although I don't go to church like I did when I was younger--I have very strong beliefs in God and pray every night before I go to bed---there are so many different opinions about this ---most of them I don't like---I was raised by my parents and my preacher to love ---everybody--like God would---oh I have my moments--but I was taught to never "look down my nose" at anyone---anyone------I watch the news--I read the newspaper---internet etc........does anyone really have a professional opinion on this---?? A real one---not what they believe but what is really written in the Bible? Is it a sin to be gay?

Answer 1

We ought never "look down" at anyone. That is why the Bible commands us not to judge anyone. At the same time, the Bible commands us to "rebuke" and "correct" those who are sinning (James 5:20, Luke 17:3, Eph 5:11, Titus 2:15, 2 Tim 3:16). And the Bible does make it clear that, although "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" homosexuality is indeed a sin (1Cor 6:9-10; Rom 1:24-27; Jude 7; Lev 18:22, 20:13). If you have love for a homosexual friend, the best thing you can do is to lead him to the truth, for "the truth will set you free"!

Answer 2

i do no longer think of it rather is however the stern christians do. I wander in the event that they understand that it rather is a sin to decide human beings. Edit: listed below are some passages that would desire to be considered the two way: final as much as date: Thursday, 23 October, 2003, 09:02 GMT 10:02 uk e mail this to a chum Printable version What does the Bible honestly say approximately being gay? in the order they are stated in the article, those are the references used. All quotations taken from the recent English Bible. II Samuel a million:26 Genesis 19:4-5 Leviticus 18:22 Mark 10:7-9 Matthew 19:11-12 Romans a million:26 I Corinthians 6:9

Answer 3

Check out Romans 1:32 and Leviticus 20:13. According to Leviticus (Old Testament fire and brimstone) homosexuals should be put to death. Bear in mind that practices like this are not carried on anymore just like many other customs from the Bible that are not practiced such as marrying your brother's wife if he dies and slavery. I was brought up Lutheran and taught that we cannot pick and choose what we believe and do not believe from the Bible but the truth is that for the last 2,000 years at least Christianity has been modifying beliefs and rituals to suit the changing political and moral climate and its own agenda.
Being gay is not banned by the Ten Commandments but it is very clearly listed in Leviticus as an abomination. Even if it is a sin what makes it worse than other sins? Nothing! A sin is a sin is a sin unless you are Catholic. Another way of saying it is that being gay is not a sin but engaging in gay acts is a sin. But then so is disobeying your parents, being jealous of someone else's spouse or possessions, and worshipping false idols like money, if you don't tithe.

Answer 4

In several places the Bible addresses homosexual behavior, but I don't know of any place where it discusses gay people.

Generally the behavior is considered sinful in both Old and New Testaments. Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed for sins which included homosexuality. To my knowledge, Jesus never discussed the behavior anywhere nor did he suggest there were any unforgivable sins other than the blasphemy of the spirit.

It sounds like you have a good foundation to know your own conscience. In my opinion homosexuality is an unnatural behavior and probably it's better not to practice it, but those who do would not be committing an unforgiveable sin and might not be sinning if they are in some sort of committed relationship.

You have to decide what is acceptable to you and what is not.

I am totally against gay-bashing, or persecution of people for any reason. I do have some gay friends and we simply don't discuss homosexuality.

Answer 5

It is a sin to be gay. It is an "abomination of nature" as the Bible states. But, Jesus also said : "Don't hate the sinner, hate the sin"
Here are some references from the Bible.

Passage Leviticus 18:22:

22 “Do not practice homosexuality, having sex with another man as with a woman. It is a detestable sin.

Passage Leviticus 20:13:

13 “If a man practices homosexuality, having sex with another man as with a woman, both men have committed a detestable act. They must both be put to death, for they are guilty of a capital offense.

Hope this helps

Answer 6

Sin? clearly but the only sin or the worst sin, no. Ronins comment above is incredibly wrong. What he is reading is not a commandment in the Bible but rather an account of something some Godless despot did as a Historical account.

Answer 7

The bible is clear about homosexuality - that it is a sin. It is usually spoken about as a man lying (having sex) with another man or in other parts mentioned as 'catomite' and 'sodomite'. A catomite is one that submits to a homosexual and a sodomite is the one who puts his penis in another mans anus. The bible is clear that it is sin and in some parts calls the act an abomination. The bible also says that all sin is basically the same but some sin is more consequential than others. The bible also says that we should love people but not compromise with their sin. Mainly because we are all sinners. Are unrepentant homosexuals going to hell? - yes. Are unrepentant liars going to hell? - yes. Are unrepentant...... get my drift?
This is why we need Jesus.

Answer 8

"Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals ..." (1 Cor 6:9)

"...and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching" (1 Tim 1:10)

"For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error" (Romans 1:26-27)

Is there something ambiguous here??

Answer 9

Romans 1:24-27, "Therefore, God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. LIkewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due."

1 Corinthians 6:9-11, "Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you, but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God."

Answer 10

From studying the Word, here's the conclusion I've reached:

BEING gay is not wrong, but homosexual ACTS are the real issue. But let's not let heterosexuals off the hook here--the Bible has a lot to say about sexual morality that applies very much to heterosexuals as well--I think there's a lot that's not being said about chastity outside of marriage, but there are a lot of heterosexual Christians who justify their "extracurricular" behavior on the grounds that God will forgive them. But it totally misses the point. The questions I pose to both heterosexuals and homosexuals are, "Whose will are you seeking? And who are you trying to please, yourself or God?" I've come to the conclusion that God calls homosexuals to live a life of chastity, focused on Him--but God also never intended for every heterosexual to get married or have sex, either. God calls some heterosexuals to be celibate and to focus on deepening their relationship with Him instead of with a marriage partner. What matters isn't what we want, but what God wants for us.