[LoneRangerMassachusetts]

I have known many nice people who were not gay. I have also known many homosexuals who to the last were screwed up. Given the testimony that followed Christ, he does not strike me as screwed up. I can't say that I would follow all his rules -- turning the cheek, condemning the rich etc. -- but I don't see where he led followers into a life of homosexual debauchery. I thought his great complaint was the hypocrisy as practiced by contemporary religious leaders.

[FlyVet]

I thought his great complaint was the hypocrisy as practiced by contemporary religious leaders.

Methinks you are correct. In my readings the only people Jesus slammed on were the religious leaders of the day. The sinners he merely said "Go, and sin no more". Not that that is an easy assignment.

[avenir]

I thought his great complaint was the hypocrisy as practiced by contemporary religious leaders.

Great point! He railed against them more than any of the sinners, maybe because then the sinners knew they were bad and under judgement. The religious gave themselves pats on the back.

Jesus came along and informed them just how much they had missed it.

[subterfuge]

condemning the rich etc.

I believe Jesus only condemns greedy folks, as it pertains to wealth.