...mentioned it at all. Why then is it such a focal issue in today's church?
2007-08-29 12:54:24 · 17 answers · asked by David M 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I Corinthians also... Thank you, I stand corrected, but that is still only twice and both times by the same guy (Paul). It still doesn't seem to be the focal issue that we have made it.
2007-08-29 13:24:00 · update #1
Just to add a correction myself. Sodom and Gomora were destroyed for TOTAL depravity, not just sexual sin. This included murder, robbery, and pretty much any other anti-social behavior you could think of. Also that is in the Old Testiment; i.e. the law Jesus said we were "Freed" from. It's only significance now is historical.
2007-08-29 13:28:54 · update #2
One more... For those of you who say that if it's mentioned even once then it's important I agree. HOWEVER, the New Testiment mentions not judging others over 15 times, just in the four gospils alone. What does that mean? Which sin do YOU think Jesus believed was more serious?
2007-08-29 13:35:08 · update #3
The whole Bible is inspired by God, every single T crossed and I dotted is by the Lord. The Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of "homosexuality." Sodom somes from the word sodomy. Yes, the first chapter of Romans talk extensively about this perversion. But first Corinthians Chapter 6 talks about the consequences of this lifestyle, along with other sins. You know I really could care less if the Lord warned about a sin one time or a 1,000 times because one time is all that is needed and man needs to heed it or be found accursed!
2007-08-29 13:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by HeVn Bd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There was no need to keep mentioning it. It is written in the Torah in the laws and then reiterated again in Romans. There was all kinds of sexual sin being committed by the corinthians that was addressed at them even after they received the gospel. They use to be a very pagan society with perverted sex acts as well as heterosexual fornication too. So I think it was brought up more than enough. I think most people get a clue when the city of Soddom and Gomorah were completely obliterated by God. Why? sexual perversion. Most churches are just being so "Politically correct" that they are afraid to speak out against it.
2007-08-29 13:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try reading Exodus.
I've been around churches a long time now and it seems to me there was no issue until the homos started pushing their way in.
I knew of a small church that had several in their membership. Then found out the Preacher had been fired from the pulpit at his home church. lost his ordination all because he brought gay musicians into the congregation. Was he right or wrong? Dead wrong.
I would not accept practicing homos in to membership at my church as Pastor. I would accept sinners in repentance and try my best to be a help to them.
I might set up bible study for gays that wanted to study the word. There is no need for hate here. God knows I have done as bad if different. Too many looking for the first rock.
2007-09-03 20:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have no idea - if they were more inclusive, then maybe they might be able to gather some more followers but they just can't keep their pious noses out of your personal lives.
I know the Old Testament has all the Leviticus quotes etc etc but this is a poor basis on which to base a damaging prejudice. I think part of it comes with being uncomfortable with sex in general. Christians have been taught that sex in general is taboo and only to be used as a baby-making procedure inside a loving marriage, so the thought of 'non-traditional' sex (it's not called the missionary position for nothing you know) scares them.
It's sad that the church has alienated an entire group of generally very intelligent, articulate and fun people. But then, what do I care, I am an atheist, I just llike to see people getting along.
Maybe Jesus never met a boy he really liked (smirk) :)
2007-08-29 13:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by struds2671 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It isn't. It is only a "focal" issue because homosexuals are angry that bible believing Christians believe it is a sin, which the bible clearly teaches.
In my opinion, only those who have the desire not to see the bible speak of homosexuality as a sin that will interpret it that way. I mean, for heaven sakes, God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of that practice!
2007-08-29 13:10:12 · answer #5 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because Jesus did not change that which was called abominable in the site of the Lord. Hey Jesus never mentioned the rules about child abuse that are part of the Mosaic Law does that mean He thought that was okay to do?
2007-09-05 15:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by cowboy_christian_fellowship 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a born again Christian and this bothers me to no end. I do believe being in any sort of sexual relationship outside of marriage isnt pleasing to God. However, there are many many other things that are not pleasing to God. I do not believe homosexuality should be the posterchild of sin.
2007-08-29 13:02:40 · answer #7 · answered by Loosid 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is still mentioned, even if only once. Jesus talks much about marriage though, and it mentions nothing about marriage between 2 men. Fornication (sex out of marriage) and adultery are also sins as is homosexuality.
2007-08-29 13:10:16 · answer #8 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it stems from the belief that sex is for procreation, not recreation. And since homosexuals can't procreate, its considered a sin. But, like you said, we should not judge. Only God can be the judge of our eternal souls.
2007-09-06 02:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by pitterpat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a matter of fact, He did. Look at the 'sermon on the mount' and following passages in Matthew.
2007-09-03 10:02:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋