Guest lovinghim4ever Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 If we stone every Christian that has ever sinned we wouldn't have any Christians left to spread God's love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSLewis Posted April 17, 2010 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 34 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 828 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 20 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/28/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/28/1980 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I think that if you use levitical law to prove homosexuality an abomination, you have to adhere to the strict dietary restrictions as well. Otherwise you are simply picking and choosing. But we are no longer under the letter of the law. I believe that probably gay men and women who are Christians should live a celibate life. I know that it is hard to do but I think there is a very special place in the Body of Christ for homosexuals. They have been an integral part of the worship in the church since the early days of the Church in Rome. The castrata held a high place in early society of the Church. And certainly the priesthood has been a safe haven for those homosexuals who wanted to not get married and live a life that is respected by society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massorite Posted April 17, 2010 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 38 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,973 Content Per Day: 0.32 Reputation: 36 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/26/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/13/1953 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Christian Singer Jennifer Knapp Says She's Gay CBNNews.com Thursday, April 15, 2010 After years of rumors about her sexuality, former Christian music artist Jennifer Knapp has announced she is gay. The award-winning artist took a seven-year hiatus from her music and had been living in Australia. She is now returning to the music scene with a mainstream album, titled Letting Go. More here BOOM, BOOM,BOOM ANOTHER ONE BITS THE DUST. I know I am supposed to have compassion for people like her but I just can't seem to find it in my heart to have compassion for those who pervert the faith after knowing Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovinghim4ever Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 BOOM, BOOM,BOOM ANOTHER ONE BITS THE DUST. I know I am supposed to have compassion for people like her but I just can't seem to find it in my heart to have compassion for those who pervert the faith after knowing Christ. "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her" (John 8:7 . . . NKJ). I sure look for and need compassion when I mess up, but how can any of us expect to receive compassion if were are not willing to give it to others when they need it? "Let those who have never sinned throw the first stones!" (John 8:7 . . . NLT). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Parker Posted April 17, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 4,273 Content Per Day: 4.86 Reputation: 1,855 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/17/2021 Status: Offline Birthday: 06/03/1955 Share Posted April 17, 2010 and the root cause IS homosexuality. and that's why the highest percentage of people with aids are those who practice homosexual lifestyles. just because it can be spread to people who are not homosexual doesn't change how it started and who it mostly affects. it really doesn't matter what uganda says anyway. or what you say. or what the liberals say. GOD SAYS that homosexuality is reprehensible. and what He says is the ONLY thing that counts. In Africa, where HIV started, it is a disease mostly of heterosexuals. Only in the western world did it start with homosexual behavior. Yes, but HOW did it start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted April 17, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.75 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.94 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 So maybe it will bring about conviction to her wrong doings, and conviction brings about repentance. She was a Christian singer for many years, then went on a hiatus, and comes back with a secular label announcing she's gay and proud of it. (Look at her new album.) I have to disagree. Sin should never be flaunted and justified. "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her" (John 8:7 . . . NKJ). "Let those who have never sinned throw the first stones!" (John 8:7 . . . NLT). When the people brought the woman caught in adultery to Jesus, they were breaking the Torah by: 1. Not bringing the man she was caught with. 2. Taking her to a rabbi for judgment and not the priests. And also note when the accusers left, Jesus said to her, "Go and sin no more." Who is telling Jennifer, "Go and sin no more"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted April 17, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.75 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.94 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 I think that if you use levitical law to prove homosexuality an abomination, you have to adhere to the strict dietary restrictions as well. Otherwise you are simply picking and choosing. And by your theology, all the other things the Torah condemns are now justifiable as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovinghim4ever Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Who is telling Jennifer, "Go and sin no more"? I don't know. I'm not part of her world to be able to say anything to her. But, I am praying that there are many people in her life telling her "Go and sin no more." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest man Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 But we are no longer under the letter of the law. Being under grace does not mean the Law no longer exists. I believe that probably gay men and women who are Christians should live a celibate life. Why? And certainly the priesthood has been a safe haven for those homosexuals who wanted to not get married and live a life that is respected by society. I didn't know pedophilia was a respected lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSLewis Posted April 17, 2010 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 34 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 828 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 20 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/28/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/28/1980 Share Posted April 17, 2010 SexuL immorality is a sin. Homosexuality is not. That is the difference. An adulterer and prostitute is not the same as someone "coming out" as a lesbian. Though I do actually agree that she shouldn't be practicing (having sex) homosexuality, but being a lesbian is not a sin. I think she should be encouraged not to engage in philandering and so forth but encouraged to continue praising God. I think it is a lot more damaging when someone denies the reality that they are gay and get married to someone of the opposite sex, only to leave later on , leaving spouse and children to clean up the wreckage. Now that she is open and honest, although I believe God calls homosexuals to a life of celibacy- I think Paul himself struggled with this - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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