Homosexuality question

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by mfblume

Amen. And overcome.

I think where so many disagree is when we are confronted with the situation of one who is filled with the Spirit, loves the Lord, and is sincerely torn up and sorrowful with godly sorrow over their homosexuality... yet they either have yet to overcome it... or couldn't overcome it. We struggle with understanding their relationship with God if they having overcome being "homosexual" but are not acting on those desires. Some even struggle with understanding their relationship with God if they haven't overcome being homosexual and have discretely chosen to be dedicated to a single loving companion.

Homosexuality as depicted in Scripture paints the picture of unbridled lust, degradation, lasciviousness and idolatry. Much like what we saw throughout the gay committee before HIV began spreading like wildfire. Some struggle when believers of the same gender display loving, kind, and dedicated companionship between one another. And as a result, to honestly answer the issue... theologians seek to find any example or room for these.

Many theologians will point out various ways the Bible can be interpreted. And as we all know... while the Bible has never changed... our interpretations of it and what we have deemed "orthodox" have historically changed over the ages. From Trinity to Oneness... from Papal authority to congregationalism... from seven sacraments to two sacraments... from permissive teaching on slavery to abolitionist doctrine. With a massive number of people facing this challenge... theologians are once more looking into the Scriptures and asking... is there any room for acceptance, love, and salvation for those whom we've deemed un-acceptable, un-lovable and un-savable?

It truly is an interesting social debate. And the stake are high as it relates to personal liberties, private associations, the freedom of religion and the future of the American church.

In the end... I believe that the love of God will reveal His will, grace, and mercy. Because love never fails.