August 10, 201214 yr Can I make a request that in the next round of site upgrades we find us a smiley of crickets chirping? Because it would come in handy for a thread like this one.
August 10, 201214 yr Being homosexual, no. The act itself, yes. I believe that all sex outside of marriage is sinful, I don't believe that marriage between same sex couples is valid and never will regardless of what may be legislated therefore all homosexual acts are outside of marriage and all homosexual acts are sinful.
August 10, 201214 yr Being homosexual, no. The act itself, yes. . So if I think in my mind all of the things I'd like to do to your wife that's not a sin as long as I don't act on it?
August 10, 201214 yr It is two different questions posed: 1. Is homosexuality a sin? and 2. Should gays be allowed to marry? The two are mutually exclusive. Not all things that the Bible teaches is sinful is or should be illegal. Lying is a sin, but it is not illegal in and of itself. I believe homosexuality is a sin based on the New Testament teachings. I have mixed feelings on same sex marriage. My religious view and my political view are two separate things. I am not sexist, chauvenistic, judgemental or xenophobic. I don't hate anyone, and I try to show love to everybody. There is not a place in the flowchart for me because it paints with too broad a brush and IMO is created with judgemental and hateful undertones that it tries to portray Christians with.
August 10, 201214 yr My religious view and my political view are two separate things. . My church tells me they cannot be separated. I also believe you're in the minority for those who share your level of faith (and that's a compliment).
August 10, 201214 yr My church tells me they cannot be separated. I also believe you're in the minority for those who share your level of faith (and that's a compliment).It is not easily separated and I don't know that we can or even should completely separate them. My religious views shape who I am, how I think, but I can't base all social or political decisions or views completely on my religious beliefs. Homosexuality is a hot button issue and many "evangelicals" jump on it and form a rallying cry around it. I am not sure why, but I think a lot of it is fear. Admittedly, I am conflicted on the issue and if it came to a vote, I honestly am not sure how I would cast. Personally I think we have a whole lot more pressing problems to deal with than this.
August 10, 201214 yr Yes. And the chart distorts and opines (incorrectly) what Paul says in the new testament and even some of the old testament. It's still a sin. But it's a cute little flow chart. So, God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve so that the Earth could be populated? And now that it is, homosexuality is cool with God? We live in a time of no fear of God.
August 10, 201214 yr So if I think in my mind all of the things I'd like to do to your wife that's not a sin as long as I don't act on it? Large difference between thinking and doing.
August 10, 201214 yr So if I think in my mind all of the things I'd like to do to your wife that's not a sin as long as I don't act on it? Incorrect. That's clearly breaking one of the Ten Commandments.
August 10, 201214 yr Large difference between thinking and doing. Is there? I seem to remember being told that a lustful thought was a sin.
August 10, 201214 yr Incorrect. That's clearly breaking one of the Ten Commandments. To be clear, you are saying my lustful thoughts , even if not acted upon, is a sin?
August 10, 201214 yr To be clear, you are saying my lustful thoughts , even if not acted upon, is a sin? Yes. Coveting. cov·et verb: yearn to possess or have (something). 1. I, the Lord, am your God. Thou shall not have other gods besides me. 2. Thou shall not take the name of the Lord God in vain 3. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath 4. Honor thy father and your mother 5. Thou shall not kill 6. Thou shall not commit adultery 7. Thou shall not steal 8. Thou shall not bear false witness 9. Thou shall not covet your neighbor's wife 10. Thou shall not covet your neighbor's goods
August 10, 201214 yr Can I make a request that in the next round of site upgrades we find us a smiley of crickets chirping? Because it would come in handy for a thread like this one. I don't hear any crickets.
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