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NASB | Proverbs 6:16 ¶ There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 6:16 ¶ These six things the LORD hates; Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him: |
Bible Question: Why is there such hatred for homosexuals? I see in references in the Bible that it is a sin. There are other sins that are the same in punishment that are not even looked at in today's society. Adultry, sex before marriage and so on. Why is our society today so focused on homosexuality. |
Bible Answer: Nelson - You ask two questions. You ask, "Why is there such hatred for homosexuals?" -- Is this a fact? Is there actually rampant and widespread hatred of homosexuals? I ask this because I am not so sure there is. For example, I am a member of a large church congregation, a Southern Baptist Church, and I am keenly unaware of any actual hatred of homosexuals among the congregants. We surely do believe that a practicing, impenitent homosexual is engaging in a sin which the Bible calls a perversion and soundly condemns. But I believe it would be inaccurate to say that we literally hate homosexuals, even though we abhor what they do. .... Your second question is, "Why is our society today so focused on homosexuality?" Perhaps it should be made the subject of inquiry to consider who is doing the bulk of the focusing. Is the spotlight not more in the hands of the homosexual than in the heterosexual community? Which is the more pro-active group and which group is waving more flags, making more noise, making more demands, insisting on special treatment and the enactment of special laws, including but not limited to redefining marriage, favorable to their own agenda and purposes? The spotlight has been turned on homosexuals, yes. But who turned it on? And who keeps its glaring beam burning incessantly? --Hank |