Pope endorses same sex civil unions

[JLB]

Guess I've been happily brainwashed by Catholicism. I trust the Pope. Especially this one.

I trust Christ Jesus, He never changes.


Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 8:31-32



JLB

 

[humble soul]

Is it worth clinging to a certain sin, and losing your soul.


For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26



JLB

I think the Bible can mean different things. I really struggle with a condemnation of homosexuals. The Jesus I know wouldn't ostracise them. There seems to be a mistake in my opinion.

 

[humble soul]

I trust Christ Jesus, He never changes.


Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 8:31-32



JLB

Our Pope is known as the Vicar of Christ.

 

[JLB]

Our Pope is known as the Vicar of Christ.

For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. Matthew 24:5



JLB

 

[JLB]

Our Pope is known as the Vicar of Christ.

Does he teach the doctrine of Christ?

 

[humble soul]

Does he teach the doctrine of Christ?

I believe he does.

 

[JLB]

I think the Bible can mean different things. I really struggle with a condemnation of homosexuals. The Jesus I know wouldn't ostracise them. There seems to be a mistake in my opinion.

But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” Revelation 21:8


How about liars? Or murderers?

God seems to have some pretty strong things to say about these things.


He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
1 John 2:4





JLB

 

[humble soul]

Shall I change my username to "Hellbound" ?

 

[JLB]

Shall I change my username to "Hellbound" ?

No, but I hope you consider the scriptures that I gave you.


The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27


By humility and the fear of the LORD
Are riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4




JLB

 

[humble soul]

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death

I agree that I probably need to fear the Lord more. In a godly way. But not "lake of fire" terrorism thanks.
Fear is more respect than terror.
But I need to surrender to his love too.

 

[Christ_empowered]

Civil unions are good policy in the secular realm. Marriage within the church should be reserved for heterosexual couples.

 

[humble soul]

Civil unions are good policy in the secular realm. Marriage within the church should be reserved for heterosexual couples.

Absolutely agree

 

[humble soul]

The people pleaser gene in me wanted to appease JLB. Tell him I am sorry for agreeing with the Pope.
But we aren't here to please each other, are we.

 

[JLB]

I agree that I probably need to fear the Lord more. In a godly way. But not "lake of fire" terrorism thanks.
Fear is more respect than terror.
But I need to surrender to his love too.

Yes, I see the fear of the Lord as a loving healthy respect for God. It is also a fountain of life, being a part of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus.


The fear of the Lord is an aspect of the Spirit of the Lord, just as wisdom and knowledge are.


There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse,
And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.
The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him,
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
The Spirit of counsel and might,
The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.
His delight is in the fear of the LORD,
And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes,
Nor decide by the hearing of His ears;
Isaiah 11:1-3



JLB

 

[JLB]

The people pleaser gene in me wanted to appease JLB. Tell him I am sorry for agreeing with the Pope.
But we aren't here to please each other, are we.

I would have great joy if you would believe and follow Christ.



JLB

 

[Randy]

I would state as one who knows the Lord, not one in authority, that forbidden sex acts in the law qualify as sexual immorality. The sexual immoral do not inherit the kingdom of God.

One cannot serve two masters choose the Pope or Christ.

Nor do I think this Pope shares the previous Popes views on this sin in question. Did Christ change His mind?

 

[Randy]

"Homosexuals are children of God and deserve to be in a family"...said Pope Francis.

Then let them repent and welcome Christ into their hearts. Its a very large family.

The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Same sex acts are forbidden by God in the law. Christ didn't change that. Those that deliberately keep on sinning after coming to the knowledge of the truth should expect judgment not salvation.

It is lawful, as we read in the NT, to rebuke wickedness.

 

[humble soul]

I'm glad I'm not gay.
Otherwise I would be taking this all personally.
As far as I am concerned, the gay question has made me doubt the authenticity of the whole Bible. Pedophilia is clearly evil. Adults of same sex in committed relationships...however ..well the Bible just doesn't go into that kind of detail.
The gay act is wrong, wrong, wrong. No more questions please.

 

[jasonc]

I'm glad I'm not gay.
Otherwise I would be taking this all personally.
As far as I am concerned, the gay question has made me doubt the authenticity of the whole Bible. Pedophilia is clearly evil. Adults of same sex in committed relationships...however ..well the Bible just doesn't go into that kind of detail.
The gay act is wrong, wrong, wrong. No more questions please.

context ,ancient sodomy is pedophilia on modern terms ,adulthood was 13 .

when the bible says a man shall not lie with a man like a woman it was known that God meant as the nations around isreal did and Egypt did tolerate .

 

[Michael74]

That's a lot of people going to Hell then. Looks like a small minority are bound for Heaven.

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Matthew 7:13-14 KJV