Subject: Homosexuality and Christianity? |
Bible Note: Hi, gpaulturner; I assume that you are referring to the friendship between David and Jonathan and the adoptive mother/daughter friendship of Ruth and Naomi as two of the "great expressive love stories". I also assume that the one you say is fictional is Adam and Eve. Am I correct? If so, have you evidence that the story of Adam and Eve is fictional? I assume you are referring to 1 Samuel 18:4 to support your claim that Jonathan "stripped naked". Could you explain how you know that he was wearing only a robe, tunic, and belt? How do you know that this was a sexual advance by Jonoathan and that David reciprocated? Finally, if one were to agree (even in the absence of a compelling Scriptural basis) that there was a sexual dimension to their friendship, what would that prove? What evidence have you that the behavior of David, who was a monumental sinner at times, is in any way an example of acceptable behavior? Should heterosexual men assume that the Bible endorses spying on and seducing neighbors' wives? The word in Ruth 1:13 is indeed the same word that is used in Genesis 2:24 with respect to husband and wife (no mention of homosexual relationships there). It is also translated in Genesis 31:23 as pursue. Are you suggesting that Laban pursued Jacob to have sex with him? Forgive me if this note reads like an interrogation. Those who would throw out 2000 years of translation, interpretation, and teaching have a very heavy load to carry. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |