Homosexuality and the Bible
Thanks to Genetically Modified Skeptic for being the inspiration behind this post. Christians are divided on whether homosexuality is a sin. The most literal interpretations of the Bible consider homosexuality to be a sin, whereas progressive Christians choose not to believe this. Whichever side of the issue a Christian lands on, they have some explaining to do. First, let's establish whether the Bible SAYS homosexuality is a sin. Paul says in 1 Cor 6:9-10: Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. This is a clear statement that homosexuality is a sin. Since this is from the New Testament, this cannot merely be waved away as an Old Testament law that we now don't have to follow. Now let's star...