The first recorded use of the term homosexuality was in 1869 by Karl-Maria Kertbeny. It did not exist before this. This means that anytime this term is used in the Bible that it was placed there because of human flaw (one would hope it was a flaw and not hatred) in interpretation.
Homosexual acts of sex mentioned in the Bible are specifically linked to acts of worship in paganism (nature worship). Early Jews and Christians didn't want people to believe in pagan Gods and Goddesses and so they forbade their practices under their own religions.
These are all the excuses I've ever heard about why the Bible says homosexuality is wrong.
Why exactly do people need to drag the Bible into their hatred of people different from themselves?
2006-10-26 09:04:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Red Rose, I never said everyone drags the Bible into their hate, I said people- as in some people.
If I offended you, I apologize.
2006-10-26 09:20:34 · update #1
WELL HERE YOU ARE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS NEW PRODUCT.......THE BIBLE
Now it just doesn't let you Evangelicals justify your personal hatred of gays
OH NO, IT ALSO........
Gives you the right own SLAVES, that's right SLAVES
and how about this, you can also use it to justify:
WIFE BEATING
CHILD ABUSE
INCEST
MURDER
Yes, it's the BIBLE, get yours now while quantities last.
And when you order your own BIBLE for justifying your hate, you get not one but TWO flails for those days when you just want to self flagellate.
Not available in Common Sense or Rational Thought department stores.
2006-10-26 09:18:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Actually, from what I've seen, they attempt to use it to "back up" their own personal Bias against homosexuality as having something more substantial to it other than just their opinion. The problem comes when they don't seem to realize that their holy book has many instances of bad interpretation which change the meanings completely and the fact that what it would and would NOT contain was also a matter of personal opinion at the time. If the entire group of texts were available to be both translated and a decision on what would be and would not be in that book were to be decided today I'm betting it would look much different.
2006-10-26 16:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's common, but not universal. The reason it's common is because they feel that the interpretation they've been raised on legitimizes their hatred; it's the word of what they've been taught is an Ultimate Authority, and having Him agree with you (even if it's only the appearance of Him agreeing) soothes whatever vestigial guilt or shame they'd otherwise have for treating another human like crap.
And yes, some folks do manage to come up with the view that homosexuality is an "immoral choice" without devolving into hate, but it's difficult to tell the difference sometimes between someone who wants to avoid 'encouraging' something they see as a bad choice and someone who just wants an easy scapegoat they can legally bash since both groups tend to support similar ideas.
2006-10-26 16:24:08 · answer #3 · answered by angiekaos 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because if your not too bright and you cant really communicate well and your a little brainwashed from years of religious programming its the easiest tool you have to validate your hate,many use it without understanding why it was written and for whome .
In America, contrary to what Christians themselves believe, Christianity has always been a minority religion. From its low point at the American Revolution (19%) to its high-water mark today (49%), Christianity in America is often cited as the font of American civilization and culture. Yet this is contradicted by the fact that even though the number of converts is increasing, largely as a result of the decline of public education, the cultural influence of Christianity continues to decline. People continue to think for themselves, and it is the widespread contact with a variety of ideas and values is responsible for this trend in America.
In Europe, the scene of so much Christianity-inspired bloodletting and persecution in recent centuries, Christian influence has declined to the point that scholars refer to the current day as the "post-Christian era." In most countries of Europe, weekly church attendance has declined to low single-digit percentages. Only in Russia, suffering from the collapsing economy and educational system caused by the ill-concieved structural readjustments of the transition from Communism, is Christianity making headway, alongside New Age movements and cults based on eastern philosoply and religions.
The main regions where Christianity is gaining serious ground is in the impoverished nations of South Asia and Africa, where modern transportation and communications are beginning to reduce the cost of evangelical missionary work. The impoverished villages of India and Africa are the places where Christianity is seeing its most successful efforts at expansion. Where values of the 19th century still live, Christianity still flourishes.
2006-10-26 16:10:07 · answer #4 · answered by Bearable 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you asked this because you're looking for an answer or a debate. All I can do is offer my comments.
For starters, I do not believe the Bible's translation includes "human flaws." I believe that the Bible was written and translated how God intended it to be. I am also not among the followers that believes that God or the Bible "changes" with the time. He's the same - yesterday, today, and forever.
As a Christian, I do not condone homosexuality. I believe it is wrong and goes against God. However, I know that God loves these people too and it's not our place to judge. Our job, as Christians, is show His love (not hatred) towards everyone (not just straight people) and to pray for them. Our pastor's son is currently setting up a church in IL and his main goal is to reach out to homosexuals.
As for me, I have two brothers and even some friends who are bi/gay. While I do not condone their choice, I love them just as much as I did before I knew and I continue praying for them.
2006-10-26 16:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by reandsmom77 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Stupidity. The bible was written by ordinary men. You can twist this book to suit any situation. Jesus never wrote anything anywhere but it is said that he was into love and tolerance. Organized religion has real screwed up the teachings of Jesus. Average people have a fear of anybody that is not like themselves. Pity. Viva la differences.
2006-10-26 16:22:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
If the christians were not able to use their poorly-translated and intentionally-edited version of the bible as an excuse for their hatred and bigotry, they would have to admit that they are just hateful bigots...not an option for the devoted bible-thumping christian.
2006-10-26 18:18:26 · answer #7 · answered by Spyder 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've never understood it either. I'm Jewish, so if anything, we should be more strict than Christians, because I think all the quotes that people use are from Leviticus. As I understood it, didn't Jesus come to say throw away all your petty rules and just love each other? (And if so, what went wrong?)
2006-10-26 17:44:41 · answer #8 · answered by JBoy Wonder 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I actually read an answer from a christian who said the bible doesn't mention gay/lesbian as being wrong. She said the holy roller christians are saying that. She said any religion that states our lifestyle as wrong isn't a religion....but regardless of how they think....I will not let them rent space in my head lol...I will continue living my happy little lesbian life.
2006-10-26 16:13:59 · answer #9 · answered by Lipstick 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
thats why i hate organised religion. i live a happy peaceful life always trying to help other out. but i refuse to go to any church where they look down on someone for who they are. a perfect example of a bigot is the pope. may he rott in hell.
2006-10-26 16:07:05 · answer #10 · answered by KellyJeanne 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋