I really don’t see it as one. I “personally” have no real problem with homosexuals or homosexuality.... it is none of my business what they do and them living their lives as they see fit doesn’t really affect me. I am a straight married male nurse with a wife and children. As you can imagine, I know and work with many homosexuals.
None of them are “flamers”, activists, homofascists, etc. etc., and do their level best if, not exactly hiding their sexual orientation, then to make a point not to wave it like a red flag in front of a bull. Therefore, their private lifestyle choices don’t bother me much.
God calls for us to love our neighbors as ourselves. There aren’t any exceptions provided. I believe that homosexuality is a sin, but our Savior told us that those of us that are sinless can chunk the first rock. Judgement belongs to God, not to us.
I draw the line at where MY lifelong church leadership turns 180 degrees and starts preaching that homosexuality is NOT a sin and is therefore ok. My children are taught to recognise sin and avoid it wherever possible, but to love others. I will not be associated with a denomination lacking the courage to call a sin, “sin”.
And, I fail to see the contradiction in any of this.
I think it's the same thing about why the Anglican and Presbyterian etc. groups fell to the homosexuals -- they gave an inch and this was enough for the homosexuals to take a mile. I am now in favor of the extreme opposite -- no more Mr. Nice guy -- homosexuality to be illegal.
I believe that homosexuality is a sin, but our Savior told us that those of us that are sinless can chunk the first rock. Judgement belongs to God, not to us.
I draw the line at where MY lifelong church leadership turns 180 degrees and starts preaching that homosexuality is NOT a sin and is therefore ok. My children are taught to recognise sin and avoid it wherever possible, but to love others. I will not be associated with a denomination lacking the courage to call a sin, “sin”.
OK, so you have no problem with it but it's a sin. Again with the contradiction. So God is wrong about sin?
Now about judgment because so many people get that wrong. If someone in your church is gay should he be allowed to continue to participate in church? How about if he is sleeping with his father's wife? Does that sound familiar?
If someone is killing cats and dogs for Satan next to your house, does that affect you? How about if they are enticing kids into willingly having sex? How could that possibly be bothering anyone?