Christians - do you believe homosexuality is a sin?

Question

We all know that the majority of Christians believe homosexuality to be a sin. I'm not here to defend or deny that belief.

What I want to know is this:

If you believe that remarrying after divorce is a sin - because let's face it, is it. It's called adultery - why do you believe that sin is any less serious in the eyes of God?

Another asker's question got me thinking about this. If both are sins, how can divorced and remarried Christians dare to judge gays?

Christians, please answer. Non-believers, please refrain from leaving comments such as "Christians don't recognize their own sin, they only see everyone else's." I want to see how the answers unfold.

Christ follower - yes absolutely, what? You believe homosexuality is a sin? Okay, but how do you feel about remarriage after divorce? Be careful, you don't want to look like a hypocrit.

rossonero_2006 - I agree, as would a remarried divorcee who judges a homosexual.

Matt J - "The Passion" was a movie, made by men. It's based on the bible, but just as most movies based on books tend to veer off course a little bit, I believe this one did too.

Jayceeinspect - I don't believe adultery is natural and pleasing to God either, do you?

MELicious VT - I'm trying to decide if your answer is serious or sarcastic.

I guess technically, it isn't a sin unless you proceed with the act of adultery. However, if God knows what's in a man's heart, does it really matter if we act on the sin?

Anthony B - Is your answer directed at me, personally? I am not talking about MY own views - I simply asked a question, which you really didn't answer. Is remarriage after divorce a sin? And if you say yes, is it any less of a sin that homosexuality? That's the question.

Capri 1230 - Webster defines a Christian as "one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ". You can believe in Him and in His teachings and still remarry after divorce. You make it sound as though anyone who divorces and remarries no longer believes in Christ. Um, no. The person is Human, and as a Human, is subject to sin.

Answer 1

yes..its a sexual aberration

Answer 2

I am a Christian and I do not judge anyone. Who am I to judge someone else? I leave God to be the Judge. Remarrying after divorce is only a sin when the divorce was not the cause of adultery or unfaithfulness. If you divorce your spouse for any other reason except adultery or unfaithfulness then it is a sin to remarry. Homosexuality is a sin. I am not judging them because I sin and so does every other human being on this earth. I believe that they should know that God views their lifestyle or behavior as sin. God also views lying, cheating, stealing, fornication, adultery and coveting as sin also to name a few. If you believe that homosexuality is normal and okay then that is your opinion. I think that it is not normal and if yiou would just analyze homosexuality then you would realize that is is not natural at all. Homosexuals cannot pro create. If you are the type that says anything goes and that there is no such thing as right or wrong, first off you are lying to yourself because I'm sure you would agree that rape or child molestation is wrong and secondly, you are blinded by sin.

Answer 3

Christians do not remarry after divorce. Only people who have been deceived into believing they are Christian, do so. I know quite a few divorced people, I have met in my walk, who have refrained from remarrying. There are always people who justify their actions, and believe that somehow, things will be different for them on judgment day.

However, that said. Revelation 21:8 tell you who shall have their part in the lake of fire, and adulterers are not among them, but the abominable are. The bible is clear homosexuality is an abomination (Leviticus 20:13). So, a homosexual cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, but an adulterer can.

But Christians would do well to remember the woman at the well, who had had numerous husbands, and Christ told her that she had no husband. So, while both are sins, some works shall be burned, but the person themself can be saved, because not all works (of which marriage is a work) or sins are equal (I Corinthians 3:15).

Answer 4

Yes. They are both sins.
The action of having sex with someone of the same gender is what makes someone a homosexual. Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 BOTH state that homosexuality is a sin.
Divorce and remarrying are sins, not only is it adultery, but it is breaking a promise you made to God when you were getting married.
Sin is rebellion against God and His Word.

Answer 5

Remarrying after divorce is permissible IF the reason for the divorce was adultery. The Scripture speaks of a person in that situation being able to "put away" or divorce the other, so it's OK in that regard. No one sin is greater than the other, for the Scripture also says, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Since we all obviously haven't sinned in the same manner, it stands to reason that God, based on the aforementioned passage doesn't hold one sin in greater or lesser regard than the other.

Answer 6

As a Christian I never believed homosexuality was a sin. Nor have I believed that being divorce is a sin. To me a person is born gay. That is my opinion. As for divorce. My mom was divorced twice. The first time her husband was into drugs and she was not and did not want her kid around that. How can that be a sin? The second time, she was unhappy and he was unhappy and they where not in love anymore and the whole family was suffering. I don't view that as a sin, either.

I'm Christian but I just view things differently. I know it is not what the Bible says and I get a lot of Hell for that (no pun intended) but that's just what my heart says.

Answer 7

Yes Jehovah God says it a sin so it is. Not all divorce are a sin I'm just got a divorce and my ex-husband commented adultery I didn't so I can remarried.

Answer 8

Sweet pea you are so right. the bible clearly says that any man who divorce his wife and remarries is committing adultery. When he said man he was talking about any woman or man. Alot of Christians miss this very valuable point. Being gay is wrong, but God is love and it is through his love that people will be made whole. We have no right to judge because there is no big sin and there is no little sin. Sin is a sin in God's eye. We should love people in spite of who they are, what they believe, and what they don't know. We are here to let our lights shine and tell the one and only truth. God Bless!

Answer 9

Hi Christy,
You are exactly right on the MONEY$$. A sin is a sin in our FATHER'S EYES. The only real reason for divorce is unfaithfulness in the marriage. That is as bad if not worse than homosexual behavior. Yet, we have a number of so called Christians who "divorce and remarry for un-GODLY reasons". They will answer at the Judgment to HIS SON and HE will make a decision on their eternal placement. My wife and I have been married for over 32 years and we have been Christians for over twenty years. She is the greatest thing in this world. Have a wonderful day and a glorious week.
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Answer 10

Good question!! I guess it's because we are all too busy focusing on other peoples lives and not stoping to smell the roses on our side. Yes I do believe that homosexuality is a sin, but that isn't going to stop me from respecting them. They are a part of God and to hate them because of their preference would be a sin. I'm sure there are alot of things that people don't like about me but is it killing them or harming them in any way? No. They want to seem like they are the 'only ones' that can do certain things. I'm not picking on anyone in particular, I myself, have judged people when I know I shouldn't be. This is, however, my opinion. Hope this helps! :D

Answer 11

Actually NO ONE should judge anybody. And sin is sin. All have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God. Christians are sinners saved by Grace and only Grace. But homosexuality is obviously and definitely a sin. And shouldn't be dismissed as natural and pleasing to God.