Why homosexuality a sin?

[Featherbop]

I noticed many topics discussing matters of sin, and everybody appears to be able to classify something, whether it be act, thought, or belief as "sin". We even have definitions of sin: Transgression of the law, basically an offense against God. Now, the Bible is generally clear about what is and is not sin(few vague or difficult to understand areas). The greater question is why is sin, just that, sin? Why is it that God has determined somethings to be sinful? In particular, homosexuality.

Why has God declared Biblically that homosexuality(or more specifically the acts) is a sin?

 

[peace4all]

I think the only logical reason is "because god said so and gods word is final"

protect the familly unit? then outlaw divorce!

 

[Featherbop]

protect the familly unit? then outlaw divorce!

I can see your point there, but then I would ask is divorce a wise provision in case of some problem in the marriage that cannot be healed(since God hates divorce)? And would not having the option hurt the unit by not allowing what maybe is the only solution sometimes? I don't know, I'm just posing the question.

There must be some clear and logical reasons that homosexuality is a sin-Does anyone have reason to think otherwise?

 

[Rick W]

Here we go again.
Sexual immorality.

Keep the wedding bed pure and until death do us part.
Wise words. Why?
Let's see. No sex before marriage and honoring one's vows after marriage. That would mean only one sex partner in a lifetime.
Difficult to do yes, but if those principles were socially accepted and taught as fervently as safe-sex, no smoking and buckling one's seatbelt then maybe promiscuity would be held to a minimum. Society would have to hold those principles as foremost, taught to children and held in utmost regard for it to work.
But what practical purpose would those two principles have, or what would be the advantage?

STDs.

Ah yes. That ugly nuisance of a sexually transmitted disease. Wise words? Oh yes. Practical in today's society. No way.

Fact:
-The practice of homosexuality contributes at least half of the AIDS cases in the US today.-
Not bad coming from less than 5% of the entire population. And yes, I can confirm that with the CDC. Is the heterosexual community as concerned about disease as the homosexual community? No. AIDS and STDs in general is a prime concern among homosexuals. And for good reason. But that doesn't make the heterosexuals any less guilty by a long shot does it?. They commit adultery, have sex before marriage and cheat on their spouses.

God's Word has a purpose. To protect man. But man doesn't see it that way. As parents we warn our children of dangers but that doesn't mean the kids will listen. And when they get hurt doing what the parents said not to do well, the parents don't love them any less. Yet, the rebellious children still went against their parents word. They sinned against the parents. No getting around that. Had they not then they wouldn't have gotten hurt in the first place. And because they got hurt doesn't mean their parents punished them through their injuries. That usually follows later one way or another.

 

[peace4all]

honestly, if the government wil l spend more time nad money convincing people that condoms are used to stop STD's and not just pregnancy, the homosexual aids risk will drop DRASTICALLY

ask your parents, or mos tpeople over the age of 35 what a flavored condom is for.

ask them what a dental dam is.

Most won't have a clue, so most won't ever bother to use them.


And yes, I agree in many cases, divorce is good (in teh case of my parents, excellent. Now if onyl the gov't would finally throw my dad in jail, it could all be solved) From my experience watching a cousin, and a few friends go up in a "homosexual" household, I have not seen it to be any worse, or really any better than a heterosexual household.

 

[Featherbop]

Potluck:

So the entire reason for homosexuality being a sin is because that group has the most STDs? What about before modern STDs, when much had not spread yet?

Is that to say that homosexuality is a sin only because of the high STDs and it has nothing to do with procreation and heterosexual marriage maintaining the most importance?

 

[Rick W]

honestly, if the government wil l spend more time nad money convincing people that condoms are used to stop STD's and not just pregnancy, the homosexual aids risk will drop DRASTICALLY

Want the sex but not the consequences. That's what condoms are for anyway.
How much more money do we need to spend? Not our fault we can't keep our pants on... it's the government's for not spending more tax dollars. Yeah, I see where you're coming from.

 

[peace4all]

so u believe sex is ONLY supposed to be used for pro-creation? that is it? not for pleasure at all?

Sorry, Your right, the government shouldn't spend money on things like this. Who needs to better America when we can go murder other countries peoples because they are diffrent!

 

[Rick W]

so u believe sex is ONLY supposed to be used for pro-creation? that is it? not for pleasure at all?

Sorry, Your right, the government shouldn't spend money on things like this. Who needs to better America when we can go murder other countries peoples because they are diffrent!

Uh-oh.
Ok. Ok. So I forgot about "recreational sex". Sorry.
Then there's the fact that ya gotta try on the shoe first to see if it fits right? I mean after all, sex is a BIG part of any relationship, right?. In fact, in a lot of cases it's the prime element of happiness with each other. Love can go right out the window when sex becomes less exciting. But there's a fix for that. Change partners. Divorce on the grounds of incompatibility.
:roll:

 

[bibleberean]

Homosexuality is a sin because

God said so...

:angel:

 

[peace4all]

Homosexuality is a sin because

God said so...

:angel:

alright, and you have the right to believe that.

However, if you don't liek homosexuality, because your god said it is bad, How can it be just for a nation that allows ALL religions, to ban it, solely because one of them says it is bad?

 

[bibleberean]

Homosexuality is a sin because

God said so...

:angel:

alright, and you have the right to believe that.

However, if you don't liek homosexuality, because your god said it is bad, How can it be just for a nation that allows ALL religions, to ban it, solely because one of them says it is bad?

I do have the "right to believe that". You are right.

I don't see anything in this topic about "banning" anything.

Left field....? :smt017

 

[AHIMSA]

The practice of homosexuality contributes at least half of the AIDS cases in the US today.

It always baffles me how Christians can go on and on condemning homosexuals for promiscuity....yet they adamantly deny them the one institution that exists to secure monogamy!

They say "your relationships don't have the right to be acknowledged as something "special"....then they criticize homosexuals for acting as though there is nothing "special" about sex? Does that make sense to anyone else?

 

[peace4all]

Homosexuality is a sin because

God said so...

:angel:

alright, and you have the right to believe that.

However, if you don't liek homosexuality, because your god said it is bad, How can it be just for a nation that allows ALL religions, to ban it, solely because one of them says it is bad?

I do have the "right to believe that". You are right.

I don't see anything in this topic about "banning" anything.

Left field....? :smt017

srry, i was leading up to the arguments over why homosexuals should not be allowed "civil unions"
I was pointign out that the only reason it is frowned is either homophobia, or "because god said so" Only hateful or christian
*note, I am not reffering to teh christian one as hateful, im referring to the homophobic one as hateful*

 

[bibleberean]

Oh, the old "homophobia" ploy...

I get it... 8-)

 

[stovebolts]

I think the only logical reason is "because god said so and gods word is final"

Works for me... I believe God put Job in his place on this one... Wonderfull example of our own rightousness huh? :wink:

honestly, if the government wil l spend more time nad money convincing people that condoms are used to stop STD's and not just pregnancy, the homosexual aids risk will drop DRASTICALLY

Still trusting in Man huh? I think we could learn alot from the Isrealites wandering in the desert for 40 years... Amazing, and they still demanded a King... And now you have the odacity to ask why so many wars were fought? And you condemn God for keeping a promise... Or should I say speaking of what would happen... There is a difference here ya know.

Sorry, Your right, the government shouldn't spend money on things like this. Who needs to better America when we can go murder other countries peoples because they are diffrent!

And that's what I love about this country, we all have the right to vote... Let me ask you, what are you doing about all this? With your pocketbook anyway??

so u believe sex is ONLY supposed to be used for pro-creation? that is it? not for pleasure at all?

Well, you nor I would be here if it weren't for pro-creation... So I assume that sex's primary 'function' is so that little babies are made... I am just so glad that God made if feel so nice for us humans... I've seen two dogs stuck together and to tell you the truth, their faces aint looking to good after about 20 minutes :-D So tell me, from a biological view, what's the primary function of sex again?

 

[peace4all]

yes, the primary function of sex is pro-creation. We all know that. However, people enjoy doing things that are pleasurable. Thats why we do them. If sex was really bad, do you think people would have that many babies?

As for the right for people to vote.
People shouldn't be allowed to vote AGAINST the constitution. if the majority want slavery, it shouldn't be allowed. If the majority want to not let women vote, it shouldn't be allowed.

I dont have alot of "money" I am a pretty poor college student.

However, Time is money, and i spend ALOT of time volunteering with the developmentally disabled, and at a local park for the educating children days. I also spend a good deal of time protesting, writing newspaper articles, and mailing politicians. So you could say I am doing my fair share (i was only allowed to vote this february, so, I have only really had 1 oppurtunity to do that.

I actually don't like "man" because, A man, is good, however many men, are evil. Corruption, greed etc. Humans are the most terrible creatures on this earth, and it really sucks. There are of course good people, but the bad always outweigh the good. (btw, I am not too much of a believer in the whole, wander the derst for 40 years, because, scientifically, mathmatically, and realistically, it is impossible. If you believe in miracles, it works, but, I don't.

 

[Merry Menagerie]

Sex feels so good because the act of 'orgasm' helps in conceiving. Orgasm has a function in pro-creation.

Just wanted to add that little tit-bit in

 

[bibleberean]

Homsexuality is a sin...

God says so...

God will have the last word...

Isaiah 55:11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

 

[SputnikBoy]

Homsexuality is a sin...

God says so...

God will have the last word...

Eating the flesh of a pig is a sin...

God says so...

God will have the last word...