Homosexuality...

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"When our concentration is divided from what pleases God to what we can get away with, then we are not walking in a Holy manner."

Great post Rebecca!

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[Guest Esh2]

>>Ishah can mean woman or it can mean wife depending on the context. When it says wife it means wife in Genesis 2. The context distinguishes between woman and wife in that chapter.

What is it about the context, which makes you think that eshah should be interpreted as wife and not woman?

>>Because when ishah is used to denote her gender in Gen. 2:22-23, She is woman or literally "man with a womb."

Your stated reason supports the interpretation of woman rather than wife.

In verses 22-23, yes, but that is not the where the question lies. We are talking about verse 24 where the word wife is used. That is where the translation issue lies. It is also the verse that shows that you don

[Guest Thomas I believe]

Maybe your God has, but my God is the God of truth. Your slander will return to you.

Esh2 who is your God ?? I am very curious.....

[Guest Esh2]

Esh2 who is your God ?? I am very curious.....

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Elohim. But if you mean the One God, then YHWH.

Spirit is for God, and those who worship Him in spirit and in truth must they worship.

John 4:24, from the Aramaic.

God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent.

Numbers 23:19

And YHWH said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade [him], and prevail also: go forth, and do so.

1 Kings 22:22

[Guest shiloh357]

QUOTE(shiloh357 @ Apr 5 2005, 10:08 PM)

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>>Ishah can mean woman or it can mean wife depending on the context. When it says wife it means wife in Genesis 2. The context distinguishes between woman and wife in that chapter.

What is it about the context, which makes you think that eshah should be interpreted as wife and not woman?

>>Because when ishah is used to denote her gender in Gen. 2:22-23, She is woman or literally "man with a womb."

Your stated reason supports the interpretation of woman rather than wife.

In verses 22-23, yes, but that is not the where the question lies. We are talking about verse 24 where the word wife is used. That is where the translation issue lies. It is also the verse that shows that you don

[Kitten]

Ok, I am new to this discussion so please be gentle in your criticism of my post(s). I have been reading this thread the past few days and have noticed alot of negative comments on this issue. I just recently started reading the Bible every night and I have read Leviticus chapter 18. It clearly states that homosexuality is not allowed.

My personal opinion? I think it is really weird that 2 people of the same sex would be attracted to each other. But as long as they don't bother me, I don't care.

However, I do not agree with them getting married. What does that tell todays children? That it is ok for this to happen? We talked about it in Psychology the other day. The main reason that alot of people are gay is because they had a weak father and a domineering mother.

[Guest Bro David™]

Maybe your God has, but my God is the God of truth. Your slander will return to you.

This was uncalled for.

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You know what I don't like people who whine but seriously,

Bro Rebel you got it very right, un-called for.

Ever consider the fact that there might be some un-saved folks going thru your postings ?

I am starting to see the whole serious trend thing.

In Christ our Saviour & the fellowship of the Holy Spirit

David King

[Kitten]

Ok, I am new to this discussion so please be gentle in your criticism of my post(s). I have been reading this thread the past few days and have noticed alot of negative comments on this issue. I just recently started reading the Bible every night and I have read Leviticus chapter 18. It clearly states that homosexuality is not allowed.

My personal opinion? I think it is really weird that 2 people of the same sex would be attracted to each other. But as long as they don't bother me, I don't care.

However, I do not agree with them getting married. What does that tell todays children? That it is ok for this to happen? We talked about it in Psychology the other day. The main reason that alot of people are gay is because they had a weak father and a domineering mother.

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I need to make a correction. It does not clearly state that it is not allowed, but it comes pretty close to almost clearly stating it.

[Guest shiloh357]

Ok, I am new to this discussion so please be gentle in your criticism of my post(s). I have been reading this thread the past few days and have noticed alot of negative comments on this issue. I just recently started reading the Bible every night and I have read Leviticus chapter 18. It clearly states that homosexuality is not allowed.

However, I do not agree with them getting married. What does that tell todays children? That it is ok for this to happen? We talked about it in Psychology the other day. The main reason that alot of people are gay is because they had a weak father and a domineering mother.

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1. God hates homosexuality but he loves the homosexual and wants him/her to repent of this wickedness and be delivered from these unnatural desires. Homosexuals should not be mistreated or harmed, or oppressed in anyway, but we must tell them the truth as revealed in Levitcus chapter 18. All we can do is be a light, and they have to make the choice.

My personal opinion? I think it is really weird that 2 people of the same sex would be attracted to each other. But as long as they don't bother me, I don't care.

2. Well, the homosexual community is not satisfied with us letting them do their thing in the privacy of their own homes. They are out to recruit others to join them. They are seeking "minority" status. They want the same minority status as African Americans, Asians, Hispanics, etc. simply because of their sexual orientation!! How weird is that? They want it taught as acceptable in schools and they want teachers to encourage teens to "experiment." They won't leave us alone until the have redefined the family and morality.

3. The family is so important. There deep spiritual issues as to why people turn to this lifestyle. A strong family unit is essential, but I believe that there are people caught up in the lifestyle that need to be delivered spiritually from it. It has hold on them in their minds and in their hearts. Mostly they need our prayers of intercession that God will call and use people to reach out with the Word of Life and the message of salvation.

[Work in Progress]

It does not clearly state that it is not allowed

It really isn't about what's "allowed" and "not allowed". Thank God we don't live by rigid rules and in fear. (And I don't blaspheme, that is a sincere thanks.) It's about what God says is wrong - and He says it's wrong because it is bad for us. Like a loving Father, He wants to keep us from what will harm us. And he uses strong language to warn us. Abomination, unnatural, perversion.

If one is a Christian, one has an inner desire to please their Father. They don't obey because it's "not allowed", or because they fear what will happen to them, that only brings about resentment. They obey because they sincerely want to please God and have put their own pride aside out of understanding that their Father knows what is best for them.