Subject: Is homosexuality actually forbidden? |
Bible Note: I agree that the Old Testament is clear on the subject. I question whether the prohibitions in Leviticus are still applicable, given the penalty listed, and given how much Levitical law was intended for the Israelites only. That's why I specified prohibitions in the New Testament. Re: 1 Romans... my question here is on the use of the phrases "natural relations" and "unnatural (relations)." Does this mean homosexuality is unnatural, that is not according to nature? Which nature? Human nature? The nature of life? Certainly homosexuality occurs in nature, there are numerous examples of animals engaging in homosexual acts. Of course we are held to a different standard than animals. But if homosexuality is not according to human nature, why do people engage in it? What is meant by "natural relations" in these verses? Re: 1 Cor 6:9-10... I find a number of questions here. On a not-quite-relevant note, why are male prostitutes singled out? Isn't prostitution a sin regardless of the gender of the prostitute? Why are female prostitutes omitted? I also question why the qualifier "offender" is added ("homosexual offender" as opposed to "homosexual"), when the word "homosexual" is used by itself in other references in this same translation? It seems some difference is indicated, hence the qualifier. What is the difference between a homosexual and a homosexual offender? Re: 1 Tim... Is a homosexual a pervert? Where is the word pervert as it is used here defined, in terms of what is included under the word? It may seem from my challenges that I have an agenda. Please be assured I do not. These questions have been painfully puzzling to me, and I welcome the chance to discuss them. |