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If "judging" involves using scripture to determine what's sinful and what's not, then I'm guilty. Scripture condemns homosexuality in both the Old and New Testaments and since I DO view scripture as the inspired Word of God, profitable for doctrine...and instruction in righteousness, then I defer to what it says on any subject. Do I feel compassion for people struggling with homosexuality? Yes. Does that mean I'm not going to say that homosexuality is a sin? No, no sooner than I would stop saying that adultery, lying or stealing is a sin.

Personally, I'm a bit tired of people acting like homosexuality is "special." It's not. It's a sin just like lying is a sin, stealing is a sin, murder is a sin, adultery is a sin, etc. People are born with their human nature which means the ability and propensity to sin in a variety of ways is built into their very nature. That doesn't make it okay in God's eyes. Adam and Eve were created with the ability to choose wrong, and God still considered their act disobedience. He didn't excuse it because it was part of their "nature."

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hahaha! well I do hate obamacare....

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I'd like to see Christians working on their fourth marriage rallying against divorce.

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Recently, a gay man from the church I attend passed away. Everyone knew of his lifestyle, and he and his partner were often at church. While their lifestyle wasn't embraced, he was a friend to many including myself, and many were also his friend. Condolences were made to his partner, and many will miss him. His funeral was held at church just before the Wednesday evening service. No judgement. God can do that for Himself.

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Passing the buck to God when the bible speaks more clearly on homesexuality than on almost any other topic is wrong. Your God's messenger, tell others what God has said. Tell them to follow Christ AND to turn away from their sins. That's what we are called to do. We don't have to be beligerent about it. We don't have to shout you are going to hell over and over again. But we do need to be truthful and honest about what the good book says, especially about the things its crystal clear on.

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Really, they're just saying they support traditional marriage. They don't mention homosexuality at all. They might be firmly supporting the idea that people should get married and not just live together.

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Amen. You have just defined why humans are incapable of determining such matters, and one should let the Spirit be their guide. imo.

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:lol i'm sorry, what?

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or something. i'd like to see Christians getting over it, and recognizing tempests in teacups, and non-issues. and distractions meant to keep them from real discussions. yikes.

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Alot of topics are unclear. The bible is pretty clear that homosexuality is wrong. One has to try really hard to even try to present a biblical case where homosexuality is acceptable. If one is honest, it can't really be done.