Why Accept One Sin Over Another?

[Guest lovinghim4ever]

One of the reasons you hear more about homosexuality is that there is a gay political force that is attempting to gain acceptance for their lifestyle through a legislative agenda. We see no such movement from "adulterers". If there was a political lobby for "adulterer's rights", my guess is you would hear more discussion. Adultery is still a sin that is not publicized by those who engage in it.

The other thing is adultery is forgiveable and you still be able to stay with your mate that you comitted it with. With Homosexuals they must turn their backs on it and tha means their "Mate" also.

An adulterer can comit adultery by marrying. And even after askign forgiveness they still can stay married.

Wow! Never thought of it like that before. Thanks.

[princess_childofthekingofkings]

Why do Christians so harshly attack homosexuality but so easily accept adultery?

i personally don't acept either. homosexuality is a sin and i'm currently not speaking to my grandfather because he had an affair with a woman for 18 months before my grandmother found out about it.

p.s. THIS IS MY 100TH POST YAY!

Edited March 25, 2007 by princess_childofthekingofkings

[Guest LadyC]

Why do Christians so harshly attack homosexuality but so easily accept adultery?

i personally don't acept either. homosexuality is a sin and i'm currently not speaking to my grandfather because he had an affair with a woman for 18 months before my grandmother found out about it.

p.s. THIS IS MY 100TH POST YAY!

congrats on your 100th post.

i can totally understand your anger at your grandfather, but... by not speaking to him, you're equating the sin with the sinner. has your grandfather shown any remorse? has he ended his affair? or is he still involved with the other woman, or acting as if he has no regrets?

forgiveness is one of the things we are commanded to give others. and forgiving does NOT mean accepting or condoning the sin.

perhaps it is time to sit down with grandpa, express that you've been hurt and angry about his affair, and forgive him for what he has done. if he has no regrets, let him know that although you forgive him (or are asking God to help you learn to forgive him), but that you are unable to spend time with him because he is unrepentant. this leaves the ball in his court... when he is ready to resume a relationship with you, he can come to you and apologize for the hurt he caused you.

the inability to forgive, or the unwillingness to do so, will eat you alive like a cancer.

[artsylady]

"and i'm currently not speaking to my grandfather because he had an affair with a woman for 18 months before my grandmother found out about it."

WWJD?

[CaritateDei]

Why do Christians so harshly attack homosexuality but so easily accept adultery?

Because I believe most people are guilty of adultery ( myself included ) and those same people would not ever consider commiting an act of homosexuality.

They attack one sin to try and cover the other. They don't realize that God is keeping tabs on them.

Sin is sin. There is no difference between them. It's either right or wrong. There is no middle ground.

Obviously stealing a penny would be LESS grave a sin then commiting adultery...but I see your point...

[Guest lovinghim4ever]

My apologies to everyone.

My question should have been . . .

Why do Christians so harshly attack homosexuality but so easily overlook adultery?

Great answers so far. Thank you!

[Guest]

One of the reasons you hear more about homosexuality is that there is a gay political force that is attempting to gain acceptance for their lifestyle through a legislative agenda. We see no such movement from "adulterers". If there was a political lobby for "adulterer's rights", my guess is you would hear more discussion. Adultery is still a sin that is not publicized by those who engage in it.

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[kat8585]

One of the reasons you hear more about homosexuality is that there is a gay political force that is attempting to gain acceptance for their lifestyle through a legislative agenda. We see no such movement from "adulterers". If there was a political lobby for "adulterer's rights", my guess is you would hear more discussion. Adultery is still a sin that is not publicized by those who engage in it.

I think there are plenty of people lobbying for "adulterers rights" but not in the political circles since those marriages are given legal privelages, as all marriages are. However, there are plenty of people in the churches crying for adulterers rights.

Yes, because they have done it or are doing it and want it to be justified.

[eric]

My apologies to everyone.

My question should have been . . .

Why do Christians so harshly attack homosexuality but so easily overlook adultery?

Great answers so far. Thank you!

LH4ever, I hoped you have accepted these responses in the same spirit as you asked.... that is, with true brotherly love.

[Guest lovinghim4ever]

My apologies to everyone.

My question should have been . . .

Why do Christians so harshly attack homosexuality but so easily overlook adultery?

Great answers so far. Thank you!

LH4ever, I hoped you have accepted these responses in the same spirit as you asked.... that is, with true brotherly love.

Yes, I accept and respect all of these responses as true brotherly love; even if some weren't intended as such.

Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs.

There are some very passionate people on these boards, and I greatly appreciate the input.

I don't always agree with some of the people, however I do my best to learn something from them.