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I don't think anyone who argues against homosexuality would disagree with this.
Yes, you've gotten it.
Exactly!
It was never something I did not know.
And my comment does not mean I have changed my viewpoint on the sinful nature of homosexuality - which still stands.
I believe the sinful nature of homosexuality is debatable at best.
YES, I DO! why is that so hard to believe. Ya know, the more I think about it, maybe we SHOULD put into effect everything the Bible says...hm...what a thought.
Then why argue with those who choose to follow it?It was never something I did not know.
You almost gave me hope.And my comment does not mean I have changed my viewpoint on the sinful nature of homosexuality - which still stands.
If so, unfortunately there are a lot of sins that are debatable or acceptable in your worldview you live under.I believe the sinful nature of homosexuality is debatable at best.
Then why argue with those who choose to follow it?
You almost gave me hope.
If so, unfortunately there are a lot of sins that are debatable or acceptable in your worldview you live under.
Those that argue against homosexuality consistently will say they are against all all sin, not just homosexuality. It's only highlighted because so many wish to legitimize it, if other sins were given the same support many of those who are against homosexuality would be against those too. I know I would be. So the point is, you're arguing against those who stand against sin. Why?I'm not sure what specific aspect of the posts you're refering to here. Is it consistancy or homosexuality in general?
Yes, depending on your views many, many things that are considered sins today could be debateable, at least to those you don't seem to understand God and His will.Acceptable and debatable are two different things. But yes, many acts considered sins are in fact debatable, if they are not concisely detailed as being such (I do not mean to rehash the debate).
Yet you seem to be of the mind that homosexuality is unsure but then argue on the side of it being acceptable.However I also hold the view than when one is unsure, one should err on the side of safety.
Is this one of views where it's o.k. for others just not me, kind of like abortion?Meaning that to be a homosexual, would not be acceptable of myself.
Those that argue against homosexuality consistently will say they are against all all sin, not just homosexuality. It's only highlighted because so many wish to legitimize it, if other sins were given the same support many of those who are against homosexuality would be against those too. I know I would be. So the point is, you're arguing against those who stand against sin. Why?
Yes, depending on your views many, many things that are considered sins today could be debateable, at least to those you don't seem to understand God and His will.
Yet you seem to be of the mind that homosexuality is unsure but then argue on the side of it being acceptable.
Is this one of views where it's o.k. for others just not me, kind of like abortion?
Those that argue against homosexuality consistently will say they are against all all sin, not just homosexuality. It's only highlighted because so many wish to legitimize it, if other sins were given the same support many of those who are against homosexuality would be against those too. I know I would be. So the point is, you're arguing against those who stand against sin. Why?
Yes, depending on your views many, many things that are considered sins today could be debateable, at least to those you don't seem to understand God and His will.
Yet you seem to be of the mind that homosexuality is unsure but then argue on the side of it being acceptable.
Is this one of views where it's o.k. for others just not me, kind of like abortion?
Are you now saying it isn't a sin, because earlier you implied you weren't sure?I do not understand homosexuality to be a sin. I do not argue such sins that are concisely listed as being such. Is that the answer you're looking for?
So you say and believe, yet to me the evidence is tight. I don't know how many times something needs to be mentioned before it has credence with people.I believe the sinful nature of homosexuality is debatable at best, it is not concisely defined as a sin, nor is there much evidence to support is in in God's will. It seems rather neglected (again not trying to rehash the debate).
So are we each to have our own doctrine? Isn't the church the body of Christ and not a specific denomination?I do not argue homosexuality being "acceptable" in the church - it is of one's particular doctrine and denomination to decide that.
We have the ability and responsibility to voice our concerns and make them known.However in regards to the secular world outside which we must, as Americans, be plugged into. We do not have the ability to say "No, as a Christian I will not obey this law - nor that one" - we are still held liable for our actions.
I don't think anyone here doesn't want homosexuals to have equal rights. That's not the issue, the issue is legitimizing sin.I'm not trying to argue the legitmization of homosexual marriage in the church - but I am arguing for equal right's as human beings.
That's legitimizing sin!I see no reason why a same sex couple should not have the legal and financial privaledges a heterosexual couple has.
I think you need to get off the fence because one minute you're arguing it isn't the next you're not so sure. It sure appears to be a pick and choose situation.It's not a pick and choose issue if that's what you're saying.
What I'm saying is that I do not understand homosexuality to be a sin, nor do I understand it NOT to be a sin. In conference with the holy spirit I do not feel that I am a homosexual, so I should not pursue a homosexual relationship.
What if that man is so detached from God that the message is never received?Much as a man who recieves the message that watching TV needs to stop from the holy spirit, well then if he is to watch TV, he has sinned.
Are you now saying it isn't a sin, because earlier you implied you weren't sure?
How do you feel about pedophilia?
What about pornography?
Abortion?
So you say and believe, yet to me the evidence is tight.
I don't know how many times something needs to be mentioned before it has credence with people.
So are we each to have our own doctrine? Isn't the church the body of Christ and not a specific denomination?
We have the ability and responsibility to voice our concerns and make them known.
I don't think anyone here doesn't want homosexuals to have equal rights. That's not the issue, the issue is legitimizing sin.
(I commented on civil unions being of the state and not the church)
That's legitimizing sin!
I think you need to get off the fence because one minute you're arguing it isn't the next you're not so sure. It sure appears to be a pick and choose situation.
I didn't need a conference with the Holy Spirit to know I'm not a homosexual, I'm glad that wasn't necessary.
Usually we talk of such things it is because we're wishing to legitimize something that we know in our hearts to be wrong.
What if that man is so detached from God that the message is never received?
rock, you are so wishy washy....hm...Jesus calls that lukewarm, and He will spew you out of His mouth.
tell that to Jesus. He is the one that said it originally..READ THE BIBLE. What is rude is you poking your nose in where it doesn't belong. I was NOT addressing you.That was very rude, Jesus loves all his people and shine the light for everyone.
An absolute misapplication of scripture. Jesus said that people who do not either love him or hate him are lukewarm.rock, you are so wishy washy....hm...Jesus calls that lukewarm, and He will spew you out of His mouth.
And that's just funny. Do you not expect that the things you post on threads will be read and responded to by people?tell that to Jesus. He is the one that said it originally..READ THE BIBLE. What is rude is you poking your nose in where it doesn't belong. I was NOT addressing you.
who are you?? why are you bothering to answer any post to you?And that's just funny. Do you not expect that the things you post on threads will be read and responded to by people?
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