2006-12-18 10:01:49 · 33 answers · asked by gabrielle 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
According to the Bible...? No. The Bible DOESN'T speak about homosexual sex being wrong.
The passages in Leviticus, understood IN THE CONTEXT of the time and place, 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 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 worshiping of idols). Nothing about homosexuality is mentioned. If Jude 1:17 describes anything about the sexual immorality and perversion in Sodom and Gomorrah, it's describing RAPE.
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 1:9-10? 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.
2006-12-18 10:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
I agree with the statement that the world is getting like Sodom and Gomorrah, but saying that the Bible doesn't condemn homosexuality is speaking of one's own opinion. Zero was correct about the verses in Leviticus being written for the Jews, but the principles still apply to us also. Lev 18; 23 says not to give semen to a beast and I'm sure all christians agree that that's an unnatural act. For someone to say repeatedly that verses are mistranslated but can offer no proof or Bibles that say differently, shows interpretetation of one's preference. It clearly talks in Romans 1; 26 and 27 of both women lying with women and men with men because of turning away from God's standards.
Another thing to mention is that Christians were admonished to be married to one husband or wife of the opposite sex such as elders and deacons in chapter 3 of 1 Timothy. When talking about marriage, Jesus brought up Adam and Eve , the original male and female at Matthew 19; 4 - 6.
I don't believe they'll burn cause Hell is mankind's grave and will itself be thrown in the lake of fire at Revelation 20; 13 and 14.
2006-12-18 10:44:26 · answer #2 · answered by jaguarboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since heaven is for God and his angels, and there is no hell. All men will be turned back into the dust they were made from, no exceptions. Jesus taught that the wages of sin equals death. Not heaven for the forgiven and hell for others. Just death plain and simple. Why do you believe anything else as gospel when there is no scripture to back up your threats. hate is not a Christian value.
2006-12-18 10:05:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Homosexuals get the part of heaven that has class, good decorations, hot naked male angels and lots of fluffy, fluffy clouds!!!!
(Of course there is a place in heaven for homosexuals, they are people aren't they)
Homosexuality is only considered a sin by brainwashed idiots anyway, love is universal, same sex or not.
2006-12-18 10:09:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
That is a good question. I believe that Jesus died for every sinner on this earth and that he loved the sinner but hated the sin. It's a sin in the Bible but I don't know if that will keep you out of Heaven. What I do believe will keep you out of Heaven is not accepting Jesus as your savior.
2006-12-18 10:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only way for anyone to get to heaven is through Christ. If they believe in Jesus and give up homosexuality. There will be no Homosexuals in heaven.
2006-12-18 10:05:33 · answer #6 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The bible doesnt talk about homosexuals, but by its omission it could be seen to infer that its ok........for example, one of the commandments prohibits "covetting your neighbours wife"......doesnt say you cant bone the husband tho......
Besides there must be good homosexual people as well as bad homosexual people, surely the good ones deserve something better than the bad ones.
Does heaven hold a place for narrow minded bigotted christians ?
2006-12-18 10:11:09 · answer #7 · answered by Old Cynic 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well Gabrielle, where do you think hermaphrodites go? God made them too. The fact is, the Bible says in no way that homosexuality is a sin. They are born the way they are, just as hermaphrodites choose not to be both male and female.
2006-12-18 10:11:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There wiill be no homosexuals in heaven. If they are here on earth and become a christian, they will not be in heaven no more than there will be drunks or adulterers there because all who enter heaven will be perfect. Sinless.
2006-12-18 10:11:35 · answer #9 · answered by sheepinarowboat 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure-- heaven holds a place for them. My religion teaches that heaven is for all the good people of the earth---no matter what their religion is. I am sure you will find gays in all religions----so, just look for the good ones. They will go to heaven, along with you. (That is-if you are good).
2006-12-18 10:05:55 · answer #10 · answered by Shossi 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋