Special preference to homosexuals

[freedfromsin]

I think that most people have lost their ability to discern. The fact is that not all discrimination is wrong. We are to make certain judgements based on biblical standards if we are to be in accord with the teachings of the Lord.

[Kabowd]

latent homosexuality (or bisexuality) is a temptation; just like any other temptation. That's why acting on it is a sin, but not having the temptation. However, with any temptation, it is the responsibility of the Christian to take it to God, as often as he (or she) must; and to fight that temptation daily. In some cases, God chooses to remove that temptation; in some cases, He says "in your weakness, I am strong".

The thoughts may not be a choice, but the action is.

This is absolutely correct. I used to be of the belief that homosexuality is a choice...but I think that's somewhat of a cop-out statement that believers often make about homosexuality. Yes, the action is a choice, but the temptation is not. We need to have more grace for those who struggle with this issue. It has been shown that many of those who struggle with homosexuality have come from single-parent homes, or have had poor relationships with the parent of the same-sex. Many of them were sexually abused as children as well. Was this their choice? Was it their choice that satan exploited this area in their life and distorted the truth to deceive them? Of course not. This is where we need to offer grace. Beyond the temptation, yes, they can choose not to act on it. But I think that seeing it from a different perspective will allow us to get MUCH farther when we're ministering to those who struggle with this particular sin.