is homosexuality OK according to christianity?
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is homosexuality OK according to christianity?
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no.
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Is adultery ok according to christianity? Both homosexuality and adultery are grave sins in the OT, but wait b4 u make a judgement whether it is ok or not: Jesus forgave the woman from committing adultery by saving her from being stoned to death. Is Jesus condoning adultery? I dun think so....what I believe is...all man have sinned....and Jesus forgave men's sins by dying for us on the cross....that is most importantOriginally posted by valentinoo:is homosexuality OK according to christianity?
what's the answer
Sometimes I feel we get too concerned over what is ok and what is not, until we really forget that Christ teach us to be loving and forgiving, not quick to judge one's wrong... -
i'm quite sure its against the rules..for god created all to be normal..and homosexuality came out as a result of humanly desires..
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but science said it is due to hormone imbalance.Originally posted by stellazio:i'm quite sure its against the rules..for god created all to be normal..and homosexuality came out as a result of humanly desires.. -
but god created a somewhat perfect model of men and women..why there are freaks in nature its man's own doing..can't be blamed..for men chose to do many thing that should not have been done..
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People on both sides of the issue often misunderstand the sin of homosexuality. In trying to argue that there are acceptable types of homosexual relationships, some try to define the sin of homosexuality by limiting it to specific forms of sexual behavior between those of the same gender such as pederasty (sex between men and boys). Defining unhealthy same-sex behavior in this manner, however, does not reflect the spirit or language of the Bible.
On the other side of the issue are those who fail to recognize the difference between experiencing same-sex attractions and choosing to pursue homosexual lust and/or behavior. Generally speaking, those who feel same-sex attraction experience desires that are not initially chosen. They are conditioned. The attractions usually stem from early influences and are developed outside of a personÂ’s conscious awareness (see Do people choose to have sexual attractions for the same sex? ).
Feeling sexual desires for the same gender is not the sin of homosexuality. Romans 1:26-27 elaborates:
"Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion."
Phrases such as "inflamed with lust" and "men committed indecent acts with other men" show that the homosexuality the apostle Paul had in view was lust and behavior, not merely feeling sexual attraction for same gender. Many who have felt unnatural sexual attractions for those of the same sex have not crossed a moral line into sexual lust and behavior any more than those who naturally feel sexual attractions for those of the opposite sex. ItÂ’s not until they cultivate fantasies about or engage in sexual behavior with another person of the same gender that they commit the sin of homosexuality.
As with any type of immoral thought or behavior, homosexuality is fundamentally a sin of the heart. PaulÂ’s statements about women who "exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones" (v.26) and men who "abandoned natural relations with women" (v.27) demonstrate that the sin of homosexuality comes from a heart that rebels against God by forsaking His natural design for relationships and pursuing abnormal relations with those of the same sex.
As can be seen from this, it is definitely not right. -
Hey man! You should go to Speakers' Corner and deal with the people who promote homosexuality....
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speaker corner people dont just discuss it from spiritual point of view u noe.....
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speaker corner is still alive?Originally posted by laurence82:speaker corner people dont just discuss it from spiritual point of view u noe..... -
no noOriginally posted by laoda99:speaker corner is still alive?
on ur left, u will see the All Forums tab
go click on it, and search for the Speaker Corner forum... -
Alive and kicking!
Some are kicking the Pope's name. -
There will always be people who are willing to say bad things about others... but the question is where does it get them?
On the topic of homosexuality, from a Christian stand point... it is wrong... just answering the thread... -
Obviously its ok.I cant find anything in the bible which mentions anything that homosexuality is a sin....
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As with any type of immoral thought or behavior, homosexuality is fundamentally a sin of the heart. PaulÂ’s statements about women who "exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones" (v.26) and men who "abandoned natural relations with women" (v.27) demonstrate that the sin of homosexuality comes from a heart that rebels against God by forsaking His natural design for relationships and pursuing abnormal relations with those of the same sex.Originally posted by shade343:Obviously its ok.I cant find anything in the bible which mentions anything that homosexuality is a sin....
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do you mean that gays are gays because of their own doing?Originally posted by stellazio:but god created a somewhat perfect model of men and women..why there are freaks in nature its man's own doing..can't be blamed..for men chose to do many thing that should not have been done.. -
It's all about acceptance.
There are many practises in church which changed due to modern era.
So why should this issue stick so closely to the word? -
Agreed. I think this issue have been discussed many times b4 and nothing have come out of it. Probably we should leave it alone.Originally posted by M©+square:It's all about acceptance.
There are many practises in church which changed due to modern era.
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I also believe homosexuality is not very right, unless research is able to show conclusively it is predetermined, ie. genetic factors involved, then I may reconsider.
Actually if you think it this way, pple just wun see why it is wrong UNLESS they know God and understand we shouldnt do anything that is against His will. If you love Him, follow His commandments.
All sins have a consequence. If homosexuality is really a sin, it is just matter of time before the world sees its consequence. -
Fundamental sin?? What sin? Homosexuality does not harm anybody. So why is it a sin?Originally posted by breytonhartge:As with any type of immoral thought or behavior, homosexuality is fundamentally a sin of the heart. PaulÂ’s statements about women who "exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones" (v.26) and men who "abandoned natural relations with women" (v.27) demonstrate that the sin of homosexuality comes from a heart that rebels against God by forsaking His natural design for relationships and pursuing abnormal relations with those of the same sex.
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You don't understand the concept of "sin" (het or chet in Hebrew) in the bible ..Originally posted by shade343:Fundamental sin?? What sin? Homosexuality does not harm anybody. So why is it a sin?
You can sin against fellow human beings (your concept) and against God too. Look at the 10 commandments. There is the sin of idolatory too, if you make graven images. And idolatory doesn't harm anyone. -
To see the issue in terms of "harm" is dangerous. For example, is it ok to commit adultery if your wife doesn't know of it? Adultery mah .. if she dunno .. then no-one is harmed.Originally posted by shade343:Homosexuality does not harm anybody.
The nature of adultery is an act commit in secret between two consenting adults, unlike murder or rape. -
Comitting adultery and homosexuality is 2 different things. Adultery is not right because it is unfair to the other party....unless the other party agrees to it and does not mind you doing it.Originally posted by Icemoon:To see the issue in terms of "harm" is dangerous. For example, is it ok to commit adultery if your wife doesn't know of it? Adultery mah .. if she dunno .. then no-one is harmed.
The nature of adultery is an act commit in secret between two consenting adults, unlike murder or rape.
But homosexuality is none of others concern. How does being a homosexual harms another party?
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Your parents may be heartbroken? Your spouse may be heartbroken (read the news a few years back, two lesbians commited suicide and one of them had a boyfriend)? Your church may be heartbroken? (look how the gay bishop issue affected the church)Originally posted by shade343:But homosexuality is none of others concern. How does being a homosexual harms another party?
Most important .. God is heartbroken.