[Uri’el-2012]

XS>There seems to be a great deal of sodomy in Boston

SD>Chuck, the difference here is that the sodomy which was allowed to happen in Boston is forbidden by the Church. It was evil allowed to roam free. It does not re-define evil as good. Indeed, it would not have been hidden all these years if it were defined as good.

SD>Now, what does your congregation, or your own beliefs, have to say about contraception?
2514 posted on 4/9/02 2:59 PM Mountain by SoothingDave

Chuck, the difference here is that the sodomy which was allowed to happen in Boston is forbidden by the Church

OBTW Dave, sodomy is also forbidden by G-d !

Why does your corporate religion require celibacy ? I can't find where it is required by G-d.

Do you think that the requirement for corporately-mandated celibacy produces an environment for sodomy ?

1Co. 2:4 My message and my preaching were not with wise and
persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's
power,
1Co. 2:5 so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on
God's power.

chuck <truth@Y'shuaHaMashiach>

[SoothingDave]

OBTW Dave, sodomy is also forbidden by G-d !

Duh. Did I say otherwise?

The point was that we preach against sodomy, even if we sin. The Protestant/Non-Catholic non-denominational/Baptist/whatever Christians have stopped teaching that contraception is sodomy.

Why does your corporate religion require celibacy ? I can't find where it is required by G-d.

It is recommended by Paul. It is not a dogma, we do no teach that it is required by God. It is not unchangeable. It requires it because experience has led us to the position where we believe a man can devote himself completely to God's service without the hassle of a family.

Do you think that the requirement for corporately-mandated celibacy produces an environment for sodomy ?

No. I think an environment where homosexuality is accepted and official celibacy policy is winked at produces an environment for sodomy.

SD