I have be told many times by Christians that the old testament really doesn't apply anymore since Jesus came on the scene yet they whip out the old Leviticus quotes to suit their purpose. You people can't have it both ways, pick one a stay with it.
Leviticus 18:22-23 - Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion.
Leviticus 20:13 - If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them
2007-12-04 01:13:06 · 6 answers · asked by TSIRHC 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
because he didn't made adam & sam or Eve & evelyn he made Adam and Eve to be together to of the opposite sex
2007-12-04 01:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of 2 w/ PCOS 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I'm sorry that you are harassed by SOME Christians. Truly not all Christians will harass you because to be a Christian means to follow Jesus, and Jesus never condemned. He came to love and to teach us how to love.
You are right; the old testament was just that..the old way. Jesus was sent to show us forgiveness and love in the New Testament.
But not only are gay people judged and criticized. As a single mother, I was judged within my church...my husband committed adultery but that didn't matter to my 'judges'. They thought I should stay in the marriage, even though my spouse was with another woman (and eventually got her pg). As a woman, I was condemned in businesses, and not allowed to advance in positions. I was not given credit when I came up with great ideas; in one instance, an engineer was given credit for a money-saving program that I had came up with (in Occidental Oil). On and on, I can tell you of the many times that I was harassed, condemned, put down and held back, simply because of my sex..being female.
Life isn't fair, and yes, gays have a horrible time with legalistic religious people. Please notice I did not say spiritual, because there is a huge difference between the two.
I left the building called a church and worship in God's nature, and have no problems with anyone who loves his fellow man/woman and loves God with all of his heart and soul. I don't waste my energy on the others who only elevate themselves by putting others down.
My grandson is gay and my niece is lesbian. Who cares? I accept them, not because they are of a different sexual orientation, but because they are lovely, caring people, contributing to life in marvelous ways.
Success and love yourself, keep your energy on healthy thoughts and try to ignore the ones who scorn you.
2007-12-04 07:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by dutchlady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They misunderstand the place of the Old Testament in the life of the Christian believer. It is not made void at all.
When you read and understand what Christ did and accomplished, it is clear that certain parts in the Old we no longer need to do. For example, the sacrificial laws. The laws concerning the High Priest...these we see foreshadowed the work of Christ, and He Himself became our High Priest. Such things like that...each backs up the other.
2007-12-04 01:22:16 · answer #3 · answered by Jed 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Are you sure you're not judging people that "hate the sin, and love the sinner?"
Romans 1 says that God gives the homosexual up to a reprobate, base mind. In other words this was the warning that God would allow them to do whatever, but He will have the last word.
2007-12-04 01:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by Seeno†es™ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
God says it's a sin for a man and man or woman and woman to be sleeping together or have any type of physical relations. It was intended for a man and a woman.
2007-12-04 01:21:32 · answer #5 · answered by prettyting 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
they eat shelled fish too! and pork!
2007-12-04 01:26:56 · answer #6 · answered by Juan Espera De Dios No Mas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋