Homsexuality is a SIN!!!
@jewelenterprises (1996)
Australia
May 18, 2008 3:08am CST
I know, yet another topic about homosexuality 
But please, read on before responding
I know that most religious people reject homosexuality as abnormal and therefore sinful. Please note that I say 'religious people' because the actual writings in which they believe are open to interpretation... especially if they have to be translated into a different language.
As a christian I believe that God never intended homosexuality to be a part of human existence... just as s/he never intended sin or death to be part of human existence.
According to the bible, mankind was created sinless and eternal. When sin entered the equation mankind was sentenced to death. How is it that a body that is not subject to death is suddenly made to be subject to death? The answer to that of course is that it became corrupted.
All of a sudden, the immortal human body became subject to illness, decay and genetic mutations (like alterations of hair color, eye color, being right or left handed aswell as congenital defects).
Personally, I believe homosexuality to be an example of a genetic mutation. As such, it would not be a sin in and of itself. Rather, it would be a symptom of sin.
Is it a sin to become ill? NO!! Is it a sin to die? NO!! Nor is it a sin to be homosexual.
Homosexuality is NOT a choice. The only choice involved is whether to be true to our nature (as heterosexual or homosexual) by living the lifestyle. The actual sexuality is in place at the moment of conception.
The fact is that the weight of modern scientific evidence is pointing towards genetic factors for homosexuality. Of course, religions still refuse to accept it because they believe it to be a rationalisation. Some go so far as to believe that science is EVIL because it is human and sometimes appears to contradict what they KNOW as the truth.
Please note: I mentioned hair and eye color and left/right handed as examples of genetic difference... the reason for this is that I don't want people to view homosexuality solely along the lines of congenital defects and therefore lump it under the heading of 'illness'... making it something to be healed.
But please, read on before responding
I know that most religious people reject homosexuality as abnormal and therefore sinful. Please note that I say 'religious people' because the actual writings in which they believe are open to interpretation... especially if they have to be translated into a different language.
As a christian I believe that God never intended homosexuality to be a part of human existence... just as s/he never intended sin or death to be part of human existence.
According to the bible, mankind was created sinless and eternal. When sin entered the equation mankind was sentenced to death. How is it that a body that is not subject to death is suddenly made to be subject to death? The answer to that of course is that it became corrupted.
All of a sudden, the immortal human body became subject to illness, decay and genetic mutations (like alterations of hair color, eye color, being right or left handed aswell as congenital defects).
Personally, I believe homosexuality to be an example of a genetic mutation. As such, it would not be a sin in and of itself. Rather, it would be a symptom of sin.
Is it a sin to become ill? NO!! Is it a sin to die? NO!! Nor is it a sin to be homosexual.
Homosexuality is NOT a choice. The only choice involved is whether to be true to our nature (as heterosexual or homosexual) by living the lifestyle. The actual sexuality is in place at the moment of conception.
The fact is that the weight of modern scientific evidence is pointing towards genetic factors for homosexuality. Of course, religions still refuse to accept it because they believe it to be a rationalisation. Some go so far as to believe that science is EVIL because it is human and sometimes appears to contradict what they KNOW as the truth.
Please note: I mentioned hair and eye color and left/right handed as examples of genetic difference... the reason for this is that I don't want people to view homosexuality solely along the lines of congenital defects and therefore lump it under the heading of 'illness'... making it something to be healed.1 person likes this
5 responses
@lebgirl90 (181)
• Lebanon
18 May 08
i totally agree with what u said and i also think that people who use religion as a reason why they don't accept homosexuality are just homophobics searching for an excuse.
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@k1tten (2318)
• United States
19 May 08
This is one of those tops that just made me stop and thing, "Wow". Not because I dislike it but because I love how you placed everything. It made wonderful sense. Of course I, being gay myself, know all about so of course it made sense. Wonderful, and I don't say this often, post. You are one of the very Christians that I respect. May the one you look to continue to smile upon you with good faith. You've earned it!
@jewelenterprises (1996)
• Australia
20 May 08
Thanks K1tten.
Being both a lesbian and a christian caused me serious emotional turnmoil. Yet through the whole process of coming out I found that God was still with me and that made me realise that perhaps homosexuality wasn't as evil as the church viewed it.
I started looking into the scriptures that appeared to condemn it, including the original language. I was surprised to discover that the common translation is not the only possible translation. For example, words that have more than one meaning but only have one option in english (like in english we have singular and plural, in hebrew they have singular, dual and plural)
I'm trying to avoid giving specific examples here because I don't want to offend people who don't believe in the bible. But if you would like a specific example just ask.
@Kowgirl (3490)
• United States
18 May 08
I have a friend who is a homosexual and she says that for years she tried to change but it is something you can not control. It isn't a disease that can be cured nor is it mental illness. It took her years of torment to finally admit she wasn't like her friends. She even got married and tried to live a different way but soon found out it just doesn't work and left him. She and her partner are now living a happy and prosperous life. As for myself I haven't experienced this so I don't really know how they feel or why. It's their life and if they are comfortable with it, then it's none of my business.
@zigzagbuddha (4601)
• United States
18 May 08
The belief in absolute 'evil' and 'sin' that has been writ in stone by some deity, is the fly in the ointment as far as your line of reasoning goes. There is no absolute right or wrong, there is only that which is in the direction of that which you want, or that which is in the direction of that which you don't want. There is no God who is separate from us that is displeased with any aspect of our humanness. That is a mis-understanding.
To fully appreciate life you have to appreciate it in all it's aspects. There is nothing wrong in finding love wherever you find it. And that is always a choice.
@jewelenterprises (1996)
• Australia
19 May 08
Thanks zigzag. You have to remember though that in this instance I am addressing people who do believe in absolute evil and sin. Even I, myself, believe that.
But I certainly respect others who do not have the same philosophy.
@SandynPaul (171)
• United States
18 May 08
And so? I guess Your looking for feedback on statements? I am sure I never looked at it this way. That being said I can concure. I guess in my honest opinion, it's a sin, just like smoking habitually, drinking excessively, not taking as good care of oneself as You are able, not behaving in a manner in which One would of course prefer to be treated etc. What it still boils down to is We are all sinners and therefore must somehow live with that fact. And treat Others as We would want Them to treat Us. Further attempting to behave above Our human nature, and die peacefully and rise to the heavens to live eternity with God, Jesus and the rest of Those Who have accepted Jesus Christ as Their personal Savior seeing how He is the only way to God. I know God blesses, and I pray He blesses All people with the ability to do just that at even the last breath they have here on earth since I think Those going to hell have a eternity there as well, and I still don't personally wish that on anyone. Not even My worst Enemies.
@jewelenterprises (1996)
• Australia
18 May 08
You are absolutely right. Every thing we ever say or do as humans is sinful in some way. Even when we try to do the right thing we do the wrong thing. http://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=filthy+rags&qs_version=31
No matter what a person does it's not for us as humans to point the finger and tell them that they are condemned to hell. That is God's call. And that is the whole point of the gospel, that we are saved despite our sin. I think a lot of christians will get a shock when they see known homosexuals turn up in heaven because they accepted the sacrifice of Jesus for them.
As the most misquoted verse says... 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'
I think the main thing that humans want is to be respected. That is certainly true of myself. To be respected myself I must first give others respect.
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