Christian Singer Jennifer Knapp Says She's Gay

[Guest lovinghim4ever]

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.

I believe sin is sin in the eyes of God.

Only man categorizes sin.

[CSLewis]

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.

Jesus sums up the law. And so I can eat sushi. Plus I am a gentile and not a Jew.

[Guest man]

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 -

Paul was gay?....do tell.

[nebula]

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.

Jesus sums up the law. And so I can eat sushi. Plus I am a gentile and not a Jew.

What about incest? Stealing? Coveting? Worshiping other gods? Rape? (Yes, rape is included in the non-10 Commandments part of Torah as well.)

[OneLight]

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 -

Do you believe that the Holy Spirit can change us, creating in us a new creation?

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation, not the old; therefore, they can not "come out" as anything. They are created anew as a child of God. If they claim that they are homosexual or a lesbian, they have not received the new creation from Him and are in question about being one of His.

[CSLewis]

I know Paul's passion was on Christ and Christ alone- he stated it is better not to get married- I don't think that he was gay necessarily though he did hint at an internal struggle that he was having but never ca

e out - gays who confine their life to celibacy remaining single are free to be used by God - married people have to deal with our spouse.

[Guest man]

Romans 1

24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves,

25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature.

27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.

28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers,

30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful;

32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

[CSLewis]

Homosexuality is not some kind of disease that can be cured by a dose of good ole fire and brimstone. It is a part of who you are a part of your DNA - but people still make choices but God's love for us does not depend on our choices. Amazing grace.

Incest and rape are covered by Christ's summation of the law - loving our neighbor - homosexuality is not.

[Guest lovinghim4ever]

Though I do actually agree that she shouldn't be practicing (having sex) homosexuality, but being a lesbian is not a sin.

So, would it be okay for someone to be a thief if they never steal anything?

Or, would it be okay for someone to be a child molestor if they never molest any children?

[fromIslam2Christ]

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 -

What do you mean, when you say that Paul himself struggled with this.... ? Was he a homosexual?