re: #139 ArchangelMichael

There is not one example of a gay person being killed in the bible. It seems that it was much more dangerous for an Israelite to have relations with a Canaanite of the opposite sex. One such pair is killed in the act when Phinneas drives his spear through the two of them. Samson’s relationships with Canaanite women did not turn out so well either.

For a Christian perspective on law and faith, you need to read Romans. Yes the law defines sin, but one becomes righteous not by following that law, but by baptism and trust in God.

Most Christians do not want to live in a society in which biblical laws are enforced. For one, we are all sinners, and would be spending to much time in jail. It is also a mistake to think one’s own sins don’t bother God, but that gay couple over there is really incurring God’s wrath.

We accept sin is what God says it is, we struggle against our own sins, but we know we are justified by Christ’s death. We also want to help others to learn what we have. We are supposed to reach out with love to anyone who has not come to Christ and help them to accept his teachings, and get to heaven.

I’ swear you must think that every Sunday hatred of homosexuals is taught. It’s not taught on any Sunday, and if it is that Church has strayed far from Jesus.

For those who accept the bible as the revealed word of God, including the differences from the most ancient manuscripts. Most think it was a cooperative effort between God and the prophet with God’s truth coming through.