Morgan wrote:Aineo wrote:So you see history did find homosexual behavior reprehensible.
A few examples doesn't make for for a valid generalization - certainly not one so sweeping. Various cultures have clearly regarded homosexuality with varying degrees of tolerance and intolerance.
Name one culture that has promoted homosexuality to the degree it is today? And the examples I listed are specifics not generalities. The "Greek ethic" has been promoted in the gay community for over 40 years that I know of. If you disagree with my "generality" list some specifics that back up your view.
Aineo wrote:C.S. Lewis and Josh McDowell have both authored some powerful books in support and defense of Christianity.
Yes. C.S. Lewis, at least, makes a much better case for Christianity than the Bible does. Of course, that's a bit of a problem in and of itself.[/quote]
C.S. Lewis makes a good case for Christianity because he used the Bible as the basis for his writings.
Aineo wrote:My last employers were Jewish and as long as I worked 70 hours a week I was a "valued employee". But when my doctor wrote them a letter that required my hours be cut to 40 hours a week they forced me out. My status went from "valued" to "increased expense"; amazing how perspectives change when money is involved.
I'm sorry. But I hope you aren't generalizing from that experience to some conclusion about Jewish people in general. If so, I can only say that my personal experience has been the complete opposite.
You brought up your Jewish employer, I merely countered with my experience. I do not judge all Jewish business people by this one couple, I know better. There are many Christian business people who hire gays and lesbians because of their credentials not their sexuality. In fact I can't think of a better way to minister to the lost than to hire them since it then gives a Christian employer the oportunity to live the gospel not just preach it.
Morgan wrote:
Aineo wrote:The Bible labels all sexual immorality as sin, and the consequences of all sexual immorality are the same; eternal separation from God.
Morgan, you may think this sucks but so do a lot of heterosexuals who would live in rebellion to a righteous God.
I was referring to Chrys's complaint and/or joke. While I think the Christian doctrine of homosexuality = rape = fornication = sin is wrong, in both senses of the word, I wouldn't trivialize it like that.
I simply used your phraseology or term.