IS HOMOSEXUALITY WRONG & DOES IT HURT SOCIETY?---PART FIVE

(Is Homosexuality Wrong & Does It Hurt Socirty??---PART FIVE)

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In the seventh paragraph of Phil Magnan's article, he writes:

"As much as 33% of child molestation is committed by homosexuals, and yet they only make up about 3% of our population. To allow homosexual couples to adopt children puts the children at greater risk of molestation."

There's no reason to spend a lot of time analyzing this paragraph because of the simple reason that, even if Mr. Magnan's figure of 33 percent is accurate, that still means that 67 percent of all child molestations are committed by heterosexuals.

The eighth paragraph of Mr. Magnan's article is quite lengthy and may take some time to go through and analyze. He writes:

"Acceptance of homosexuality in any form whether married or not has never been condoned in the Holy Scriptures of the Bible. There is absolutely no evidence in the 6000 year history of the Holy Bible of the wedding of homosexual couples. Homosexuality is even condemned to the point of receiving the death penalty. Leviticus 20:13 Jesus Christ and the Apostle Paul clearly taught that any immoral act was unacceptable before God. Popular opinion cannot change the fact that any immoral acts are an affront to the holy nature of God and His design. Those who are involved in these things are actually under the judgment of God. Romans 1:22-27, 32. 1Timothy 1:8-11 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-11."

"Jesus Christ also condemns all forms of immorality in Matthew 15:19. (The word Jesus uses in this passage for “immorality” is unlawful lust, or desire. (Consider this, that Jesus Christ, because He is the Word of God, God incarnate, wrote the very Law that condemns homosexuality) Leviticus 18:22, 20:13. The Apostle Paul states that the Law was meant for the unrighteous and he states that homosexuality is one of those unrighteous acts. 1Timothy 1:8-11."

"Many proponents of homosexuality cite a passage in Ezekiel as proof that the destruction of Sodom was not because of homosexuality. But Ezekiel 16:49-50 actually shows that the progressive sin of Sodom was ultimately the committing of abominations. V.50. Homosexuality was considered an “abomination” throughout the Old Testament, (morally abhorrent act) In the New Testament, Jude 1:7 Confirms the sin of Sodom was this gross immorality, men wanting to have sex with the men who had visited Lot in Sodom."

"Some have said that the word “homosexual” was not even in the Bible when Paul wrote it. But the word does describe behavior that is relevant to homosexuals. There are two words used whenever homosexual is used by Paul the Apostle. In the literal sense the two words together speak of “male sexual cohabitation.” In modern terms it is describing the same sex relationship."

"The passage by Paul the Apostle in Romans 1:22-27 is without a doubt a condemnation of same sex relations as it describes those who burn with passion for the same sex.. "

"Homosexuality is condemned in the first and last books of the Bible, (Genesis 19:4-7 and Revelation 21:8, 22:15) which shows there is a consistent message throughout the entire Bible that condemns that kind of behavior. That would explain why there is not one incident of homosexual marriage in the Bible. And lest anyone put a broad stamp of approval of all heterosexual sexual relationships, heterosexual sexual relations are only acceptable within the bonds of marriage. Having sex outside of marriage with the opposite sex is equally abhorrent to God’s holiness and design for the family."

"Special note: Paul says in 1 Corinthians 6:11 that “such were some of you, denoting the fact that some of those caught in adultery or homosexuality were able to overcome it, by the power of Christ! Forgiveness is available to anyone who is willing to repent (turn completely around) and put their faith in Christ for salvation. Jesus Christ indeed died for the sins of the homosexual that they might be saved."

First of all, most of what Mr. Magnan writes in this section can only be relevant or significant if one considers the words of the Bible as the ultimate and final authority on and for and about and concerning all things. To anyone who does not view the Bible in this way, Mr. Magnan's words prove nothing, support nothing, and add absolurely no weight to his argument. If someone does not hold the Bible in the same esteem as Mr. Magnan or anyone else who views it in this way, the fact that it does not condone homosexuality is totally irrelevant.

Mr. Magnan ends his first paragraph with: "Those who are involved in these things are actually under the judgment of God." To me, this is also irrelevant, because we ALL are under the judgment of God. Whether we engage in homosexual relationships or heterosexual promiscuity. I don't believe that God judges gay people any differently or any harsher than anyone else. All have sinned and fallen short of His will.

There isn't much I can say or add to this section. Because every bit of it is based on faith, belief, and the status one gives to the book of the Bible. If the people who authored the books of the Bible truly wrote for God, then Mr, Magnan is absolutely right. But, if the authors of the Bible merely wrote how they personally saw the world and all those who lived in it, based on the sociological views of their time and what they believed, then the Bible cannot be used to verify or prove anything that Mr. Magnan has written.

(CONTINUED IN PART SIX)
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