Hi all, I just thought this was possibly worth an official thread all on its own...
A number of you out there seem to think that I'm wrong about homosexuality, that for some reason it is immoral and/or that God does not approve of it. Well, Since there is such a large amount of concern about the issue, I thought I'd set up a thread specifically for someone to explain to me why I should stop being a homosexual. To be absolutely clear and fair, I'll tell you what it will take to convince me to tell my partner to pack her bags;
1. "God says homosexuality is bad" or claims to that effect. If you can provide me conclusive evidence that the parts of the Bible that arguably condemn homosexuality are ACTUALLY God's words, and not the words of human authors, then I will accept them as God's words. I would also like conclusive evidence that "homosexuality is wrong in all circumstances" is an accurate translation of the original texts.
2. I believe that morality is determined by more than just "the Bible says" style arguments. So, if you can come up with a logically consistent argument as to why homosexuality is wrong, I'll renounce it. "Logically consistent" is the key though... if you want to tell me its "unnatural" or "dysfunctional", be prepared to explain to me why other unnatural or dysfunctional activities, like automobiles, computers and antibiotics are OK but homosexuality isn't.Also be prepared to logically and consistently defend your contention about functionality and nature. If you're going to tell me about HIV/AIDS rates among homosexuals, you'd better be prepared to explain to me why heterosexuals have a higher rate of HIV infection than homosexuals.
I really don't think I'm being unreasonable. Consider the sort of evidence you would require before giving up heterosexuality, and ask yourself if you are offering me a comensurate amount?
So, short version;
1. Overwhelming evidence that the Bible is ACTUALLY God's word AND it condemns homosexuality,
and/or
2. A logically coherent and consistent moral argument against homosexuality
And thats it. Either or both of the above, and I'll give up being a homosexual, and start trying to convince other homosexual people that they are in error. Can't say much fairer than that, can I?
A number of you out there seem to think that I'm wrong about homosexuality, that for some reason it is immoral and/or that God does not approve of it. Well, Since there is such a large amount of concern about the issue, I thought I'd set up a thread specifically for someone to explain to me why I should stop being a homosexual. To be absolutely clear and fair, I'll tell you what it will take to convince me to tell my partner to pack her bags;
1. "God says homosexuality is bad" or claims to that effect. If you can provide me conclusive evidence that the parts of the Bible that arguably condemn homosexuality are ACTUALLY God's words, and not the words of human authors, then I will accept them as God's words. I would also like conclusive evidence that "homosexuality is wrong in all circumstances" is an accurate translation of the original texts.
2. I believe that morality is determined by more than just "the Bible says" style arguments. So, if you can come up with a logically consistent argument as to why homosexuality is wrong, I'll renounce it. "Logically consistent" is the key though... if you want to tell me its "unnatural" or "dysfunctional", be prepared to explain to me why other unnatural or dysfunctional activities, like automobiles, computers and antibiotics are OK but homosexuality isn't.Also be prepared to logically and consistently defend your contention about functionality and nature. If you're going to tell me about HIV/AIDS rates among homosexuals, you'd better be prepared to explain to me why heterosexuals have a higher rate of HIV infection than homosexuals.
I really don't think I'm being unreasonable. Consider the sort of evidence you would require before giving up heterosexuality, and ask yourself if you are offering me a comensurate amount?
So, short version;
1. Overwhelming evidence that the Bible is ACTUALLY God's word AND it condemns homosexuality,
and/or
2. A logically coherent and consistent moral argument against homosexuality
And thats it. Either or both of the above, and I'll give up being a homosexual, and start trying to convince other homosexual people that they are in error. Can't say much fairer than that, can I?
