socharlie
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God wanted to cultivate a healthy nation, which needed babies, a lot of babies to be workers, parents, soldiers, e.t.c. not caring about recreational sex that was a threat of major infections that would defy the goal of healthy nation. Rom. 1 really is not about homosexuality. NT does not approve many material world practices that would divert one's attention from getting spiritually mature, recreational sex is on top of the list.The following are "typical interpretations by religious conservatives" as presented by Religioustolerance.org.
Genesis 19 Condemns all same-sex sexual behavior, whether by two men, two women, within a loving committed relationship or a "one-night stand."
Leviticus 18:22 Condemns all same-sex sexual behavior.
Leviticus 20:13 Condemns all same-sex sexual behavior.
Romans 1:26-27 Condemns all homosexual behavior as unnatural.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Sexually active homosexuals will go to Hell, not Heaven, at death. Once truly saved, homosexuals will become heterosexuals.
1 Timothy 1:9-10 Condemns all same-sex sexual behavior.
Jude 1:7 Sexually active homosexuals will go to Hell, not Heaven, at death.
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If one accepts the passages cited as those inspired of god, and their interpretation in accordance with conservative Christian understanding, can anyone explain why the Christian god finds homosexuality "detestable" and worthy of "punishment of eternal fire"?
I know I'm asking people here to second guess god and his reasoning, but because so many Christians are keen to speak for him on numerous issues I figure some here would have a good insight into his thinking. So, Just what is it about showing sexual affection toward someone of the same sex that turns off god? Is it just some eeeeew factor, or does it go deeper than this?
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