As we have noticed from the texts cited in the previous questions, God condemns homosexuality. He does so unconditionally. There is absolutely no reference to the type of person who would practice this sin, only that it is sin when practiced. In I Corinthians 6:9-10, some of the Christians at Corinth “were” homosexuals, but Paul said those who practiced this would not inherit the kingdom of God. Leviticus 18:22 simply states, “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.” In fact, 18:23 states, “Nor shall you mate with any beast, to defile yourself with it. Nor shall any woman stand before a beast to mate with it. It is perversion.” Shall we argue that if a person is born with the urge to mate with beasts that this would be acceptable to God? No, God’s prohibitions of adultery, fornication, homosexuality, and bestiality are wrong no matter who commits them, no matter their background or their orientation. The burden of proof lies on the shoulders of the person who believes the above statement. What passage gives authority for homosexuality to be practiced under any circumstances?
Possibly related:
- I believe that the homosexuality condemned in the Bible is only of the type condemned in Sodom and Gomorrah where it was practiced with multiple partners. When it is monogamous it is not sinful.
- I left the Lord and my spouse many years ago and lived a life of sin. I remarried about five years ago and have two children by my second marriage. I now realize how wrong I was and would like to come back to the Lord. What do I have to do?
- I was a faithful member of a denominational church for many years. At a time of weakness I left my husband for another man. I have now been married to this man for ten years. I want to become a Christian. What must I do?