The Sin of Sodom

[MissBrattified]

I actually love the scripture that Sam referenced, because most people like to hone in on the "abominations" in Sodom, but when you start discussing selfishness, idleness, pride and a lack of concern for the poor and needy...well, that hits a little close to home for a lot of people.

It is important to note that Sodom was destroyed for more than *just* her abominations. ...especially since the sins of Sodom can be observed from within church walls.

I don't believe Sam's point is to minimize the serious nature of homosexuality (I hope not), but rather to emphasize the seriousness of these other offenses. People have a natural tendency to create big sin and little sin categories, and it's crucial that we remember one who offends in one point of the law is guilty of transgressing against all the law. In recent news, Christians are up in arms over homosexual marriage and related issues, but yet they are not as easily offended by a proud, selfish, idle or ungenerous person. Why? According to scripture, Sodom was destroyed for these things as well as her abominations, so why are we offended *most* by homosexuality, to the point of taking political action against it? Should we oppose legislation as vehemently that supports the freedom to be idle, proud or selfish?

Maybe we should carry on the business of the church and stop trying to straddle the fence between politics and Christianity. That is not to say that I'm opposed to Christians being interested in politics, but I am concerned when people are so wrapped up in politics that they forget about being Christians--which should be their primary concern.