Jas 5:7
"God will hold you responsible for what you hear and he'll hold you responsible for what you would have heard had you listened." ~ Adrian Rogers Isa 55:11, Eze 2:5
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Jas 5:7
"God will hold you responsible for what you hear and he'll hold you responsible for what you would have heard had you listened." ~ Adrian Rogers Isa 55:11, Eze 2:5
What action would that be?
What tradition would that be, and why do you think its founded on "toleration and acceptance". Use actual scripture to support your response.
yes, they are. They are both sinners in need of salvation.
Quetzal
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I can't remember what Jesus said in regards to homosexuals, do you?
One is a choice, the other is not.
yes, i can, to remain celibate. See Matthew chapter 19. Care to answer my questions yet?
To have sex or not, is a choice.
Quetzal
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Oh I see, so the issue isn't that they are gay, it's that they have sex?
I have no intention of answering anything else you ask me, untill you answer the many questions ive asked you.
Discussion happens both ways, or there isnt one.
Quetzal
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I will try to be a bit preemptive by explaining my perspective.
I do not see homosexuality as a choice. I believe your sexuality is defined over time by several factors, many of which the individual cannot control. This is where, I think, we differ in opinion. From what I understand conservatives see it as a choice, whereas, I do not.
Moving on, since I do not view it as a choice, I see discrimination against them for that reason as cruel and unjust. I do not discriminate against them for the same reason I would not discriminate against women, a black individual, or someone who is tall. All of these traits are defined outside of the control of the individual themselves.
I believe conservative Christianity is hypocritical here because of their unjust prejudice. I believe it goes against the teachings of Jesus, that is, I always viewed him as an individual who was open, accepting, and loving of all people. I have a tough time viewing Jesus protesting against a group of people for something that they cannot change. Is my view of Jesus flawed? Possibly. I don't believe I could ever fully understand who he was or what he taught.
Hope this helps, if I missed something let me know.
I do not see homosexuality as a choice. I believe your sexuality is defined over time by several factors, many of which the individual cannot control. This is where, I think, we differ in opinion. From what I understand conservatives see it as a choice, whereas, I do not.
Moving on, since I do not view it as a choice, I see discrimination against them for that reason as cruel and unjust. I do not discriminate against them for the same reason I would not discriminate against women, a black individual, or someone who is tall. All of these traits are defined outside of the control of the individual themselves.
I believe conservative Christianity is hypocritical here because of their unjust prejudice. I believe it goes against the teachings of Jesus, that is, I always viewed him as an individual who was open, accepting, and loving of all people. I have a tough time viewing Jesus protesting against a group of people for something that they cannot change. Is my view of Jesus flawed? Possibly. I don't believe I could ever fully understand who he was or what he taught.
Hope this helps, if I missed something let me know.