What would jesus say about using bible passages to validate prejudice against gays?

Answer 1

He'd say that they don't know their Bible well enough.

The passages in Leviticus (18:22 & 20:13), understood IN CONTEXT, are not an admonishment against loving sexual relationships between people of the same sex but instead against sex as a form of domination and control. Besides, these passages are part of the Holiness Code which is not binding to modern day Christians (or anyone else for that matter).

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis chapters 18 & 19) was a warning against rape, inhospitality and xenophobia. The reason for Sodom's destruction is made clear in Ezekiel 16:48-50. According to Ezekiel, the sins of Sodom were pride, laziness, being inhospitable, neglecting the needs of the poor, greed, and idolatry (the worshipping of idols). Nothing about homosexuality is mentioned.

1 Corinthians 6:9 was a mistranslation of the word malakee. It's used elsewhere in the Bible to mean someone who lacks discipline or one who is morally weak, and never is it used in reference to sexuality or gender.

1 Timothy 1:10? Also a mistranslation. 1 Timothy was an admonishment against male prostitution, not committed, loving same sex relationships.

The words physin and paraphysin in Romans 1:26-27 have also been mistranslated. Contrary to popular belief, the word paraphysin does not mean "to go against the laws of nature", but rather implies action which is uncharacteristic for that particular person. An example of the word paraphysin is used in Romans 11:24, where God acts in an uncharacteristic (paraphysin) way to accept the Gentiles. When the scripture is understood correctly, it seems to imply that it would be unnatural for heterosexuals to live as homosexuals, and for homosexuals to live as heterosexuals.

Answer 2

You dont validate a prejudice, it is what it is. He would not want anyone to be cast away and lost. He would tell them that they are loved & to stop doing what you are doing in order to be saved.

Yes, you are to love your neighbor & treat others as you wish to be treated, but God never said that you should continue to live a sinfull life. I belive the exact words are "go in peace & sin no more." that is the part that some forget (on both sides of the arguement). He is here for us to be forgiven.

Nowhere do you find him saying to "keep on doing what you are doing, its ok & dont let anyone tell you different!" It is meant for those that dont realize or who shun the law of God to give them a chance to get right.

Gays are not the only thing that Bible says is wrong. yes many people use the same passage to use against gays, but you must remember there are other sexual sins that are mentioned besides homosexuality. That seems to be the one that everyone seems to focus on. The ones that say it is not a sin, probably either belong to that category, or want everyone to like them & kind of look over it. Churches included. If they say that it is ok for them to do it, bam! new members coming in.

But if that is the one that is over looked, why not over look them all? Why cant I sleep with my brother, sister, mother, father, nephew, niece, grandmother, aunt, daughter, cousin, or pet? All of those are mentioned also! If you want to grant immunity to one, you must do it for all. I mean you do want to do what is fair, right? & that would manke everyone happy, b/c they can do whatever they want without rules. Why stop there? What if I want to kill someone? If I think it is ok, then why cant I? I can justify it any way you want. Who are you & the court system to say that I cant do it if I think I have the right to?

Answer 3

Jesus would prob. say he loved homosexuals. The Jews HATED the tax collectors who were Jewish cheats who were in bed with the Romans. He ate with Mathew who was a tax collector and his friends who I'd imagine were the rejects of society. The Pharisees were always putting Jesus down for hangin' with the hood.
Jesus said the sick are in need of a physician not the healthy. The tax collector later said he'd give back what he stole-he repented. Jesus often referred to the Old Test/ scripture to make a point. He believed it to be the inspired word of God. The bible says laying with one of the same sex is a sin as is having sex before marriage. So Jesus would say preach the good news of salvation through Jesus and preach in love. The rest will come....

Answer 4

While guessing the thoughts of an all-knowing God is beyond me, I will quote some of the things that Jesus and others have said before.

Rom 1:26 For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature;
Rom 1:27 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 themselves the due penalty for their error.

Homosexuality is clearly a practice that God opposes throughout the bible. Other scriptures are in Leviticus, 1 Corinthians, and Titus. That said, there is a difference between correction and prejudice.

Mat 9:11 And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"
Mat 9:12 But when he heard it, he said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.

Jesus believed that those who sin should not be shunned, but rather loved all the more, because they need it. See below what Paul had to say about correcting sin.

Gal 6:1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

Though the phrase "Hate the sin; love the sinner" is not in the Bible, I think it is very biblical. We should correct those who disobey God because we love them and want the best for them. If anyone feels that seeing sin in another person's life is reason to hate them he should consider the following.

1Jo 4:20 If anyone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.

Answer 5

He would say, "why do all these people call it prejudice? What these people say isn't seeking for people to hate or discriminate against other people. They are just sharing my teachings, one of which is that homosexual relations is a sin." I know I have nothing against gay people, and I have many friends who are gay, but that doesn't change the fact that it may be against Christ's teachings.

Answer 6

Well, he did flood the earth to rid it of the wicked, he did rip a city of prostitutes, gays and others off the face of the earth.... So im sure he would use the bible to show what God's teachings say, and he would assure that God loves every one no matter what. You wouldent going to Hell for cussing every day, and you wouldent go for being gay. So ya, he would use it, but it wouldent be any differen (in the sence of persistance and punishment) than speeking out agenst murder or lying.

Answer 7

i basically choose to declare that the bible does touch on homosexuality and says that its incorrect yet thats no longer the only ingredient it says. Im bisexual and that i grew up in a church and comprehend with regard to the bible. I nonetheless have faith in GOD and nonetheless stay my existence to that end. even nevertheless I do sleep with guy, i comprehend that God nonetheless loves me. interior the recommend time i attempt to artwork on different issues it quite is under pressure as sin interior the bible. an superb occasion is the 7 deadly sins. satisfaction, Envy, Gluttony, lust, anger, greed,and sloth. most of the main church going persons have severe anger subject, does that lead them to an abomination. Its a risky sin basically like lust is.. purely some nutrients for theory.

Answer 8

The bible cannot be used to validate prejudice of any sort. The Bible can be used to point out sin, but is not to be used to firm up a judgmental standpoint.

Answer 9

that its wrong. there is a passage that says for men not to lay with men thats its an abomination but consider this...lying, cheating, stealing, adultery, judgment etc. are all sins just like being gay is supposed to be and in god's eyes all sin is the same, he doesn't see degrees of sin like man does....so those that are lying by using erroneous passages or judging gays or anyone else is as guilty of sin as the ones they are pointing fingers at. that being said i would much rather be friends with a gay person who is nice, not hypocritical and honest than with a straight person who claims to be a christian and lies to his pastor, wife, church, cheats on his taxes or deceives his neighbors. god/jesus did say one thing that is the most important...he loves us all no matter our 'sins' and that means all of us, straight, gay or whatever.

Answer 10

That it misrepresents what He came to demonstrate. Where did Jesus go to hang out? The temple or the streets? Who did he associate with, the great leaders, or people despised and rejected?