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Homosexuality, what is God's view?

There are many "Christian homosexuals" who are not forthright about their homosexuality with their church leaders and fellow churchmen. Some identify with being homosexual but say they are not sexually active and therefore not "in sin". Still others secretly believe that God is okay with their sexual lifestyle so long as it is monogamous and within the context of gay marriage. Is it wrong to tell these different brands of "Christian homosexuals" that they are in sin and must therefore denounce homosexuality as a sin punishable by eternal fire? What about Christians that confuse fellowship with outreach. Is it acceptable to have intimate friendship with homosexuals? What of scriptures like, "be not unequally yoked", or "how can two walk together unless they agree?" Let me hear your thoughts.

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Permalink Reply by Danny M. Guess on March 10, 2010 at 3:27pm: They are only mocking God by attending church as homosexual. Period. Read II Corinthians chapter 6 beginning at verse 14, this tells who we should or should not associate with. These "gays" that do attend church need to repent, give up their lifestyle and apologize to God for their mockery!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jason on February 24, 2010 at 6:17pm: Berlin, I think it's possible for a person to be a homosexual and a Christian but I think that if they are truly dedicated to Christ they will want to turn away from the homosexual lifestyle.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Berlin Gambolputty on February 25, 2010 at 1:43pm: I think they might physically turn away and they truly believe it's something that God wishes for them to give up then they'll pray for their mental homosexual urges to flip and become hetro or just... not at all. Whatever God wants them to be.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jason on February 25, 2010 at 2:25pm: I think we know from the Bible that God frowns on a person deciding to live a homosexual lifestyle. He calls it an abomination. I don't think the church needs to turn homosexuals away, in fact we badly need for them to be encouraged to come to church and learn the truth. We need to show them that we love them and care for them despite their sins. I believe that's what Jesus would have us as Christians to do.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Danny M. Guess on February 26, 2010 at 6:20am: As said in Joshua, "As for me and my house we will serve the Lord." It is not up to me to say or not say what God wants me to do. I will not change his rules because I am not Jesus, so I will continue to follow his laws whether Old or New Testament. Homosexuality has no place in society..Period.
Read Leviticus chapter 18 verse 22, I Corinthians, chapter 6, verse 9,and I Timothy, chapter 1, verse 10. End of discussion, I will no longer reply to this discussion. It also says something to the effect of idols in these laws also.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Berlin Gambolputty on February 26, 2010 at 11:04pm: i'd argue with this but i won't.... cuz it's end of discussion and i don't want to appear to be one of those argumentative christians who screams at the other christians and other people and whatnot and turns people off.... and i've said all i've had to say on the matter as well. homosexuality is wrong, but only God can cure a homosexual of their own fleshly desires. sometimes the flesh can be overbearing and too much for a person, and that's where God steps in and lends them a hand. ;) hopefully we can all agree to that.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Berlin Gambolputty on March 5, 2010 at 9:55pm: ugh. i have to respond to this now cuz i'm off my ADHD meds and so i am incredibly impulsive right now. Obviously they do have a place in society. They have a name, gay. They have a symbol, rainbow. I have so many feminine friends who passionately kiss each other in the hallways. They are people and they are in a society- they are in our society. And we've got to live with it, show them love, and introduce them to Jesus. Jesus hung out with the tax collectors and healed on the sabbath. He was more willing to break the rules... probably more so then you are. You might think Homosexuals are mere scum, but they're not, and Jesus loves them just as much as he loves you. They're created in the image of God. We all sin and we all have dirty habits... Unless you're a member of the Holy Trinity or an angel-not-yet-fallen, I think that you have no right what-so-ever to judge anyone of anything. Let God fight your battles for you... just don't make God look repulsive.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Danny M. Guess on March 7, 2010 at 5:28am: Read the following transcript. There are numerous ones that were left out of the Bible when it was compiled. This is the transcript from the Apocolypse of Peter. Very interesting. I obtained it through earlychristianwritings.com. Click this link and enjoy!http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/apocalypsepeter-mrjames....
or you may need to type it in.; ▶ Reply to This