Jim:
temporal1 wrote:
if there is some kind of genetic connection for homosexuality, i would fully expect similar to be the case for fornication, adultery, etc. (certainly, heritage+culture contribute!)
I expect the claim that promiscuity is biological may be as valid as the claim for homosexuality.
But most Christians do not consider that a valid excuse.
i first began to question the “exceptional” view of homosexuality when public cases of divorces based on spouses claiming to be homosexual, or caught in homosexual acts, became commonly known.
This became puzzling to me.
Because, what can be done with vows to “forsake all others?”
That seemed to begin to mean, “forsake all others,” EXCEPT if others are homosexual,
then adultery and divorce are A-Ok.
This seemed a glaring logic error.
Since, in the world, in human law, and among lots of Christians, i sense quite a lot of “exceptional” and special treatment, enabling, “empowering” for homosexuals.
Possibly, being a true historical sub-culture, in their privacy and echo-chamber, they came to conclusions that do not match others’. Celebrating carnal sin and pride being primary.
These are central causes of “bumps” with Christians.
It’s bedrock Christianity to confess, repent, submit, obey. (Lots of bunny trails in there.)
Still, sinners know they sin, too often choosing to continue. Continuing in sin is the big deal.
Sin always comes back to, it’s wrong, and not of God’s Will. There is a price.
This cannot be resolved with celebrating sin, and being prideful in sin.
Not on its closest day of tolerance.
Tolerance is important, but not without limitations.
Tolerance is meant to allow time for confession+repentance, not time for normalizing and accepting unrepentant sin.
To confess and repent, one must be aware of their sins.
Today, magnificent effort is made to avoid and deny awareness that homosexuality is sin.
Frankly, similar is true for fornication+adultery. This adds to the confusion, and correctly so!
Muddy waters.
Not too muddy for God.
He promises His Way out.
1 Corinthians 10:13
https://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/10-13.htm
..
12So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.
13No temptation has seized you except what is common to man.
And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.
But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
14Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.…
There have been years in my life when i clung to these powerful words
for-my-very-life.
God promises His way out! Pray for His Way.
