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Well, now we're getting into some deep theological questions -- whether salvation comes only through the work of the Holy Spirit (i.e. Calvinism, the elect) or whether we have some part in it (i.e. Armininism, we decide to repent) or whether there's some sort of cooperation. Free will or God's sovereignty/omniscience? Too much for a discussion in this forum, I think.

I hope I didn't give you the impression that I believe humans can "save." I don't believe that. I do believe, however, that the great commission requires us to preach the Gospel of Christ to the world. I believe that God is equally a God of holiness, justice, and love. (Yelling and screaming may just be a difference of approach and is not always necessary -- in the case of the burning building, you could, of course, just knock politely on the door and state quietly that the building is burning, perhaps you should get out.)

Here's what I believe in accordance with my study of the Bible. You may disagree with my approach.....

SODOMY IS A SIN AGAINST A HOLY GOD. IT'S AN ABOMINATION, UNNATURAL, AND PERVERTED. IT HAS BROUGHT DOWN NATIONS (ROME, GREECE, SODOM AND GOMORRAH, TO NAME A FEW) AND WILL BRING OURS DOWN IF WE DON'T STAND UP AGAINST IT.

If you are a sodomite (I don't necessarily mean you, purvirgo), I urge you to turn from this "lifestyle" and humble yourself, asking God to forgive you. If you refuse, don't flaunt your sin in front of me; stay away from my children; don't ask me to accept it; don't expect me to give you a pass or sanction it through the law/public schools/media/etc.

The Word of God is a red hot iron when it comes up against our treasured sins.

The choice is yours.

By the way, your screen name is interesting...I'm assuming you are announcing that you're a Virgo. Do you believe in astrology?

I agree with you everywhere, except that homosexuality is not a choice.

On a lighter topic - yes I'm a virgo. Also a cat lover, hence the Pur. As for do I beleive in it, I dunno. I had a natal chart performed, and I have to tell you, a lot of the info pegs me to a T. Does it control my life? Doubtful. I think it explains tendencies, personality quarks and the like. WHat about you?