Why do people insist Jesus is not against homosexuality?
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They want to believe part of God's Word... but not all of God's Word.  God is the same yesterday, today, and forever more.  They deny that.\n\nTo be stern, its called being a hypocrite.  And God hates hypocrisy too.  If you are not going to be hot... be cold.
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Very aptly put of the "Some" in "some Christians...", anyway here goes:\n\nChristianity in its religious sense, not the faith, places homosexuality as a challenge to the individual, however unfair it may sound, to right him/herself. It is a challenge of faith. So yes, the religion is a challenge of faith. These are called facticities of life, something which has to be placed in order for human beings to exercise their god given free will. Otherwise, it was never free will if you were just spoonfed of a perfect world with no imperfections to right.\n\nAnd about homosexuality per se, Christianity does tolerate it, but what it does not tolerate is it's propagation or in more politically correct statement: It tolerates but discourages homosexuality.\n\nAlthough there is already a clear boundary between the law and the faith/church/religion, it is only a human right to express oneself, is that not correct? which also means if we have to talk about human rights:\n\nAs you  are free express your homosexuality so is the individuals and the representations of these christian indiviuals as a group or a religion to EXPRESS themselves against it. So long as it is both not trampling the human rights of the other, then it would be safe to say that the arguments are fair for both sides. How the government legislation acts based on these arguments is theirs(Your government) and not the fault of the church.\n\nScientifically, this is just basically a basis for the basic laws of evolution; survival. Homosexuality demotes reproduction. But that is not to say transexuality is the way to go. Remember that our DNAs must not be tampered with ARTIFICIALLY. You are playing god with our genetics if you did that. You could potentially wipe out the human race with that kind of bickering going around.\n\nI don't know about you, but I would never want that much weight on my conscience. Just think about it a while. Come on, there are also great lookers and nice people on the other side of the sexual divide, you never know, right?\n\nJust a thought.
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The Bible is against Homosexuality - it is spoken against more often than any other sexual deviation - probably because God is smart enough to know it would be the most common deviant sexual act.\nHomosexuality is mentioned in the same breath as thieves, drunks, swindlers, and slanderers. ALL have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) and Homosexuals are no worse than any other sinner.\n1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (NIV)\n9 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders\n10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.\n\nI think EVERYONE would fall into one of those categories at some point, so it is plain to see that all of us are just as much in need of God's grace and forgiveness as another.\n\nThe great thing is that Jesus conquered Sin, and he Has the power to overcome the sin in our lives as well.\n\nFor LOTS of testimonies from people who have been set free from homosexuality by the power of Jesus (many of whom thought they were "genetically" homosexual) click on the link below.
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the reason people are against gays/lesbians are the fact that they do not fit the social norm and they are not hetero like everyone else on this plant or so they think and also they find the sexual acts disqusting mainly religion is a big factor in this because we are taught it is not natural....
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This is an awesome question.   I can see the real reasons and the real backing of some of this...\n\nI am 100% straight.  I know what God has done to Gay and lesbian people who refused to repent and change.  You can not shield yourself from God with the Bible if you still decide to chose this lifestyle.  If you wish to live with Sodomny, then do so at your own peril.  There is a such thing as social standards.  This is ALSO what this country was created under.   If the people think that it is socially unacceptable to openly allow a gay lifestyle, then the rules will apply.   You seem to follow Lucifer's law and will force people to accept you and your lifestyle no matter what.\n\nThe one thing that I can not stand is Gay people telling me that it is just like any other sin and they will goto heaven.   I can not judge if and when you will goto heaven or hell, that is God's choice.  I can tell you that it is a sin and that NO sin can be allowed into heaven.  If you repent just before you die, them you might have a chance... If you chose to continue this lifestyle, or repent but do not change the SIN then your repentance ment nothing.\n\nI also do not like the fact I have to explain to my children why there are two men or women kissing.  It is an abomination and they should be aware that it is...  It isn't hate for me to tell them that, it is love, because I do not want them to goto hell for thinking that they can go gay.\n\nAnd yes, it is very very specific in the Bible.\n\nOh.. and for those who say it is not a choice that they are gay, BULL S*IT... It does have a lot to do with things that have happened in your up-bringing.  That is the way you chose to justify a gay relationship, and ignore what your past had brought you.
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I am not afraid of, nor am I offended by gay people. Since when does gay mean you can't keep your hands to yourself???\nAs far as the Bible saying 'One man shall not lie with another' B/S\nIf we were so concerned about living our lives according to the bible, why is there murder? Or adultery? Or blasphemy? or anything else that the Bible condems???\nLive your life the way you want, love whomever you want, don't hurt me, and I won't hurt you. That's how it should be. Period.
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Well, mainly because it goes against what the Bible is purported to teach, but even that is not quite correct. \n\nGays and Lesbians...I just call it the Gay community...are different...anything that is different...people look at in another way.\n\nPersonally, I believe that we are all just people.....and all of our lifestyles are different in some way.....so it doesn't matter.\n\nI have worked with Gays, have Gay friends, have a Gay step-son and a Gay cousin.  These people are open, friendly, most are very well adjusted and know where they are going in life.  They have little excess emotional baggage like heterosexuals do, since they disposed of this by coming out.   They are my most trusted friends and I respect them as they respect me.\n\nI have worked with Gays who are not well adjusted, and have counseled them  (my job).  We are all the same, same thots, same dreams, same responsibilities.  We all strive to be better and to live together.
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The statement is a straightforward liberal commentary on many misunderstandings and false teachings within the Christian community.  I especially liked his point that Jesus had a lot to say about hypocrisy and phariseeism, but nothing about homosexuality.  I think he went over the top a bit by implying that we needed to read Greek or Latin to have a discussion about it, though.
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what maths have you been doing exactly?\n\nUnless you knew Jesus personally you don't really know.  \n\nI understand that you obviously wish to take the bible literally and that's fine.\n\nHowever, it's not fine try and tell others that they are going to hell because of what they believe.\n\nMy maths suggests that Jesus was probably someone who was very much for love of any kind.  Homosexuality is just another form of love.  \n\nI would be more fearful of god if I was to go around judging people... that, in the rules of your religion, he created.  \n\nmaybe you should think a little more carefully on this subject.
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Odd, isn't it, how Jesus addressed some of these 'sins' and left out others? He talked about adultery (in detail), idolatry, blasphemy, murder and keeping the sabbath, but never got around to the rest... unless, of course, his 'love one another' and 'don't judge' warnings pertained to acceptance of victimless "sins" such as homsexuality. \n\nMany Christians seem to believe that Jesus personally condemned homosexuality, but that came from Paul - who never met Jesus and never discussed law or morality with Jesus. That didn't stop Paul from taking over Christianity and tweaking it to suit his own personal prejudices, e.g. his attitude toward women. \n\nIf Christians are going to follow Paul they should try very hard not to marry, and if they do marry, they should avoid sex if possible, and all these female televangelists should shut up, go home and let their husbands tell them what to do.\n\nHow many Christian women wear make-up, for example? Paul (who hated gays in the NT) wrote:\n\n"I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;...Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence." (1 Timothy 2-)\n\nAlso: "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church." (1 Cor 34-35)
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It is totally possible to hold Christian beliefs and be gay. It's just not possible to believe that God accept's your lifestyle. The Bible makes it clear that same sexes coming together is an abomination. either give up the penis or Prepare to swim in the lake of fire dude.
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I am told by gays that it is discrimination but it's not.  They think we hate them.  I don't know any Christian that hates them.  We believe the bible and the bible says they're life style is wrong, that no homosexual will inherit eternal life.  We all have our own sins we have to bring before the Lord.  It's no worse than any other sin.  But how can God forgive them of it and heal them if they insist it isn't sin?  If your attitude is loving even though you don't accept what they do, then you are right with God.  The rest isn't yours to deal with,  it's theirs.  God bless you for having such a kind heart.
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You obviously never heard the stories of Jesus accepting sinners, lepers and pagans when Jews of his time shunned and out casted these people.  Do you bash Christianity because it teaches that being gay is wrong or are you just not knowledgeable about Christianity?  It sounds like you're bashing Christians.
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the Bible condemns a lot of things, including lusting, stealing, etc.I will never understand why my fellow "christians" pick homosexuality as the be all end all sin.
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You are welcome to believe what you like.\n\nBut do consider that it is probably a little more difficult, in general, for people to believe that a certain person is God than it is for them to believe that a certain person is homosexual.\n\nMoreover, Jesus didn't do any convincing. Jesus existed--and people came to understand that he was God. He never claimed he was God himself. So you would have to point to what he exactly said and did that was a persuasive tactic.
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Whether one is born gay, or whether it is a personal choice, no one has the right to condemn a person because of it.  If there were such people as true Christians, then they would follow  God's advice and  Not judge, lest they be judged themselves. Leave the judging to God.  And one who does pass judgement on gays, then, they certainly are not Christian.
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Most oppose it because they have firm belief that it is a sin against God.   It was not in Gods plan for a man or women to engage in homosexual acts.  Sex is a gift from God and it is meant to be an act between a man and a woman as shown from the story of Adam and Eve.   Etc....  In my opinion the church only believes homosexuality is a sin because it is a tradition.   It was a rule put in place when they needed their communities to copulate so that they had parishioners to support their community and church.   Homosexual behavior prevents the production of children.  I'm not defending the church but I can understand where it came from and it's in human nature to take things to the extreme when they really strongly believe it is against their God.  Some people will do anything for "their God".