saying you dislike "homosexuality and lesbianism"? There is a big difference. When you use the latter, it attacks the individual not the sin. Need to be more careful.
2007-05-05 01:52:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That should be "when you use the former".
Yes, we need to be more careful. After all, we are trying to bring the good news of salvation to lost sinners (as opposed to us, saved sinners). And the Bible did say that some of us were terrible sinners:-
"1Co 6:9 Or know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with men,
1Co 6:10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
1Co 6:11 And such were some of you: but ye were washed, but ye were sanctified, but ye were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and in the Spirit of our God. "
2007-05-05 02:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by flandargo 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The relationship between religion and homosexuality varies greatly across time and place, within and between different religions and sects, and regarding different forms of homosexuality and bisexuality. Some groups not influenced by the Abrahamic religions regard homosexuality as sacred, while a negative view of homosexuality has been common in the Abrahamic religions. In the wake of colonialism and imperialism undertaken by countries of the Abrahamic faiths some cultures have adopted new attitudes antagonistic towards homosexuality. Currently, bodies and doctrines of the Abrahamic religions generally view homosexuality negatively, from quietly discouraging homosexual activity, to explicitly forbidding same-sex sexual practices among adherents and actively opposing social acceptance of homosexuality. Some teach that homosexual orientation itself is sinful, while others assert that only sodomy is a sin. Some have claimed that homosexuality can be overcome through religious faith and practice. No scientific studies have supported this view, however.
On the other hand, voices exist within each of these religions that view homosexuality more positively, and many religious denominations may even bless same-sex marriages. Some view same-sex love and sexuality as sacred, and myths of same-sex love can be found around the world.
Regardless of their position on homosexuality, many people of faith look to both sacred texts and tradition for guidance on this issue. However, the authority of various traditions or scriptural passages and the correctness of translations and interpretations are often disputed.
2007-05-05 08:56:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Um, yeah nice rephrasing of words you got going on there. It doesn't change the intention that much. It's still wrong and insulting.
Let me ask you this. If I say "I don't hate brunettes, I just hate brunetteness" would it not still be a slam and a put down? If I say, "I don't hate Christians, I just hate Christianity", would you not still be insulted?
Also, lesbians are homosexual. Homosexual applies to both male and female. I believe the word your grasping for is gay. Lol, other wise it sounds like someone selling "chickens and hens".
2007-05-05 10:30:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Christianity disapproving of homosexuality doesn`t mean we dislike the person. I am Roman Catholic, the New Testament and the Pope don't approve homosexuality but I still have homosexual friends I adore. It`s not my place to judge them.
2007-05-05 09:05:13 · answer #4 · answered by Jane Marple 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
What's the difference? To claim to "hate the sin but love the sinner" is a far greater cop out.
2007-05-05 10:49:19 · answer #5 · answered by Fred 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't care if you bigots attack homosexuals directly or attack homosexuality. It must end. Homosexuality is not a sin, and if it says so in your bible, your bible is simply wrong. Not strange for a book featuring talking snakes and donkeys written by primitive men.
Persist in this and your faith will self-destruct. Society will win.
2007-05-05 09:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
The word "autos" (New Testament Greek) occurs more often in the Bible than in other texts. It means "self", "again", "the same" or an unemphatic pronoun. The idea of it is separation of one self from other entities. This reinforces to me the idea that individuals are accountable to God. We're supposed to learn at about the age of 4 that we have efficacy. This means that we learn that we make things happen in our environment.
2007-05-05 09:04:12 · answer #7 · answered by cross_wars 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Thanks, but I tend to like homosexuals. They are very creative, usually have a great sense of humor, and they usually have a lot of passion and appreciation for life. I hope we all find our way into heaven. (I'm a happily married straight christian, by the way.)
2007-05-05 08:56:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree with you. People are bad about that. Just like people saying they hate Christians instead of Christianity.
2007-05-05 08:56:17 · answer #9 · answered by lisaandpathailey 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
As a gay man and law student living in Italy, I can honestly tell all of you Christians that I could care less about what you say or think and how you say it. (carefully or not)
Your selective morality is bigoted and hateful. Your beliefs are irrelevant to me as a human being. My sexual orientation is not yours, your church's or your mythological god's business.
2007-05-05 09:05:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋