it's just the way some people are, why do Christians exaggerate the few oblique possible references to homosexuality in the Bible and insist that homosexuality is some kind of a special sin to which they must mete out special discriminatory treatment?
Homosexuality doesn't even get a mention in the Ten Commandments so it's obviously not a major concern of God's.
It seems like St Paul was the man with the pathological hatred of some forms of homosexuality as expressed in his epistle's but Paul was not the son of God.
2007-03-24 22:00:08 · 6 answers · asked by CHEESUS GROYST 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Of course it isn't.
The fact that some religious believers have managed to elevate a largely biologically determined question of sexual taste into a major "moral" issue suggests a pathologically distorted view of sexuality.
A supreme being obsessed about which bits go in which holes is frankly ludicrous.
2007-03-24 22:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They think the Bible says something "against" homosexuality and as you know, the Bible is always the "trump card". Many either don't know what the Bible ACTUALLY had to say or just don't care about proper translation and understanding.
The Bible does NOT condemn homosexuals and does NOT consider homosexual sex a sin.
The passages in Leviticus (18:22 and 20:13), 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 1:7 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 implies that it would be unnatural for heterosexuals to live as homosexuals and for homosexuals to live as heterosexuals.
2007-03-25 05:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since God, speaking through the inspired prophets authoring the books of the bible, declared homosexuality a sin, then it is a sin.
See: Leviticus 18:22; Leviticus 20:13; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9,10; 1 Timothy 1:10.
Thus, homosexuality is just one of a litany of the degradations of the perfect moral state found in original creation.
As all sinners, homosexuals can be true Christians. On the scale of the depravity of sin, homosexuality is no greater than other sins. It is just that homosexuality is often practiced openly ("in your face"), so the reaction by some is over the top. It may also be the case that anyone that seems to revel in their sin seems disingenuous if they are a self-professed Christian. I believe that the true Christian homosexual struggles daily with their sinful nature. And when we all do some personal inventories of our own sinful natures, I am sure we are found wanting.
Some resources regarding homosexuality and the bible to clear up any misunderstandings you are having:
Myths About Homosexuality:
http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/probe/docs/homomyth.html
Theology and Homosexuality:
http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/probe/docs/homotheo.html
Happiness to Christians is more than the needs of the flesh. Continue to pray for strength to resist your urges and strive to be obedient to the scriptures.
2007-03-25 05:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
people need to realize that their morals do not apply to all of humanity i say if you want to be gay have a good time with that, who the hell am i to tell you other wise? that is one of the great things about being atheist i can respect other peoples right to make their lives better
2007-03-25 05:20:21 · answer #4 · answered by awecrap 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they like to act like it's the only sin anymore--I think they're just calling the kettle black.........let's face it, the only reason they would think everybody has a choice is if they have one, closet bisexuals hoping their wives don't find out about their boyfriends
2007-03-25 05:10:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's okay to be gay, see:
Luke 6:31
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
2007-03-25 05:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by Daisy Indigo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋