So the bible says homosexuality is a sin? - Page 3

[mamabadger]

Originally Posted by surism 

I was lead to believe, well at least through my own translations of reading the bible, that it was soddemy not homosexuality which is the sin. 

This is one problem with every discussion on the subject. In the broadest sense, it is always fornication which is the sin where any sexual act is forbidden. Neither Scripture nor Christian tradition contain the concept that "gayness" or homosexuality (as a character trait) is a sin. At most, it is a characteristic which might make it more of a burden for a person to remain chaste.

The reason being reproduction is unattainable through this method of intimacy. 

Christians in some denominations may disagree, but I see absolutely no basis for that. If that were the case, sterile or post-menopausal married people would be sinning by sleeping together, while fertile adulterous couples would be less guilty than those using contraception. The likelihood of reproduction does not effect the sinfulness of a given sex act. The central, almost the only guideline for Christians is that people can have sex only with their own spouses.

[redhotmama]

I am very much in the learning phase of trying to understand about how homosexuals are viewed by the church.  I attend a church where 50% of the congregation believe that homosexuality is wrong period and that there should be no gay clergy or gay marriage.  The other 50% think that we're all sinners and God loves us all, and frankly they are angered that homosexuals have been marginalized for so long.

Is is possible that Christians don't like gays because it's an "easy" sin to focus on?  Most people aren't gay (90%?) and so don't feel the personal pinch of the sin the same way that they do for other sins (like not honoring your mother and father or coveting your neighbors wife).  Do you see how it is easier to persecute someone who struggles with something you've never struggled with?  Christians can't wage a war against lying, it is too widespread!  Homosexuality is a sin only a small number have to cope with.

[Imakcerka]

I was told in Sunday school certain sexual acts are sinful and because gay/lesbians generally participate in those "certain" acts then that is what makes them sinful.  Don't worry I was also told that numerous times in numerous different churches.  I think because it doesn't actually say GAY is SIN, interpretations are all they have to go by.  Though I have had a pastor tell me that it does say it.  When he read the passages... it didn't actually say it.  It could be interpreted many different ways.  

I really don't care though, I was also taught that every sin is the same sin in the eyes of god.  You can't get me on what is MORE of a sin.  We all sin, we just like to feel better about ourselves and if someone continuously sins... lie, fornicate, ogle the neighbors wife... then there you go!  We're all rotten we just don't want to admit it.