>It gives consent when it does not condemn it...
>does it give consent to homosexuals, I dont think so...
Non sequitur. By your own argument since it does not condemn homosexuals, it must be giving its consent.
So, you'd really murder the mother, eh?
you know David, you might be right doing more research wouldnt do me no harm
so lets just validate:
is this the official site? as it claims?
maybe I cant read properly but does it say that they are opposed to homosexual practices and relationships? if so, than thats what I meant, I wasnt really talking about condemning homosexuals for what they do, since I am not without sin, I am not condemning them either, BUT I am opposed to their practices... now, the same should apply to abortion!
killing the mother or the baby? well, thats a good question, but do you realise that this question is the starting point to a much wider approach? Hopefully you do...
Adventist.org: The Official Site of the Seventh-day Adventist world church
Seventh-day Adventist Position Statement on Homosexuality
The Seventh-day Adventist Church recognizes that every human being is valuable in the sight of God, and we seek to minister to all men and women in the spirit of Jesus. We also believe that by God's grace and through the encouragement of the community of faith, an individual may live in harmony with the principles of God's Word.
Seventh-day Adventists believe that sexual intimacy belongs only within the marital relationship of a man and a woman. This was the design established by God at creation. The Scriptures declare: "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh" (Gen. 2:24, NIV). Throughout Scripture this heterosexual pattern is affirmed. The Bible makes no accommodation for homosexual activity or relationships. Sexual acts outside the circle of a heterosexual marriage are forbidden (Lev. 20:7-21; Rom. 1:24-27; 1 Cor. 6:9-11). Jesus Christ reaffirmed the divine creation intent: "'Haven't you read,' he replied, 'that at the beginning the Creator "made them male and female," and said, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh?" So they are no longer two, but one'" (Matt. 19:4-6, NIV). For these reasons Adventists are opposed to homosexual practices and relationships.
Seventh-day Adventists endeavor to follow the instruction and example of Jesus. He affirmed the dignity of all human beings and reached out compassionately to persons and families suffering the consequences of sin. He offered caring ministry and words of solace to struggling people, while differentiating His love for sinners from His clear teaching about sinful practices.
This statement was voted during the Annual Council of the General Conference Executive Committee on Sunday, October 3, 1999 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
