It's no secret that the Bible condemns homosexuality in both the old and new testament. It's called an abomination. This is the Word of God. However, the Bible also says not to judge. To love others. This suggests that homosexuality is a sin but that we should still love the sinner and hate the sin.
The problem is repentance. We are called upon to repent of our sins and be saved. While nobody will ever be perfect, we can't call it repentance if we plan to go out and do it again.
If I cheat or lie, I know I have done wrong. What about the homosexual? Does he or she know they have done wrong. The Bible condemns living proudly in sin and I see that as what is happening. How can they repent and be saved if they refuse to recognize that it's wrong to begin with?
For me, that's the rub. On one hand, popular opinion says no discrimination. On the other hand, are we exacerbating a problem by accepting them? The LGBTQ movement teaches it's not wrong and the Bible says it is...
The problem is repentance. We are called upon to repent of our sins and be saved. While nobody will ever be perfect, we can't call it repentance if we plan to go out and do it again.
If I cheat or lie, I know I have done wrong. What about the homosexual? Does he or she know they have done wrong. The Bible condemns living proudly in sin and I see that as what is happening. How can they repent and be saved if they refuse to recognize that it's wrong to begin with?
For me, that's the rub. On one hand, popular opinion says no discrimination. On the other hand, are we exacerbating a problem by accepting them? The LGBTQ movement teaches it's not wrong and the Bible says it is...