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Originally posted by AllIsOne
And here is the rub for all bible believers: How can something that God created be wrong, and at the same time be in opposition to scripture?
reply to post by SavedOne
First of all I would argue that the Bible is not clear on whether homosexuality is a sin or not.
Originally posted by sydnie
Thanks for posting this. I've been wanting to know this type of thing also. I liked the, "It is much easier to bash gays than to look inward, and question Christian morals, and dogma."
How do you reconcile God, gays, and the bible?
Originally posted by SavedOne
Originally posted by AllIsOne
And here is the rub for all bible believers: How can something that God created be wrong, and at the same time be in opposition to scripture?
First of all I would argue that the Bible is not clear on whether homosexuality is a sin or not. Most people will point to 1 Corinthians 6:9 and 1 Timothy 1:10, but in my opinion those passages are referring to extreme debauchery and do not necessarily address a monogamous gay relationship. I think there's a lot to be read into the fact that Jesus never preached against homosexuality. But regardless, even if homosexuality is a sin, so is stealing a pen from your office. NONE of us is without sin. The message of the Bible is that we are all sinners, and we all fall short of the glory of God, and it's only through Jesus that we can be redeemed.
Originally posted by kwakakev
By respecting self determination within myself and other people. What you do is your business as long as it does not affect me and what I do is my business as long as it does not affect you. When our actions start impacting each other then some guidelines needs to be put in place, otherwise we are free to participate in this world as we choose.
Originally posted by ExistentialNightmare
reply to post by AllIsOne
How do you reconcile God, gays, and the bible?
With "vague faith"; ignoring some passages and finding comfort in others.
Ah, selective faith. I see ... lol. The homosexuality issue is an indicator that the bible was not inspired by God. My God does not talk out of both sides of His mouth.
Originally posted by ExistentialNightmare
reply to post by AllIsOne
Ah, selective faith. I see ... lol. The homosexuality issue is an indicator that the bible was not inspired by God. My God does not talk out of both sides of His mouth.
What proof do you have that your God even talks at all? If not through scripture; tell me how your God communicates with you through nature.