Posted on 05/10/2013 5:51:09 PM PDT by RoosterRedux
The Hebrew Bible, in particular the Torah (The Five Books of Moses), has done more to civilize the world than any other book or idea in history. It is the Hebrew Bible that gave humanity such ideas as a universal, moral, loving God; ethical obligations to this God; the need for history to move forward to moral and spiritual redemption; the belief that history has meaning; and the notion that human freedom and social justice are the divinely desired states for all people. It gave the world the Ten Commandments, ethical monotheism, and the concept of holiness (the goal of raising human beings from the animal-like to the God-like). Therefore, when this Bible makes strong moral proclamations, I listen with great respect. And regarding male homosexuality — female homosexuality is not mentioned — this Bible speaks in such clear and direct language that one does not have to be a religious fundamentalist in order to be influenced by its views. All that is necessary is to consider oneself a serious Jew or Christian.
Jews or Christians who take the Bible's views on homosexuality seriously are not obligated to prove that they are not fundamentalists or literalists, let alone bigots (though, of course, people have used the Bible to defend bigotry). Rather, those who claim homosexuality is compatible with Judaism or Christianity bear the burden of proof to reconcile this view with their Bible. Given the unambiguous nature of the biblical attitude toward homosexuality, however, such a reconciliation is not possible. All that is possible is to declare: "I am aware that the Bible condemns homosexuality, and I consider the Bible wrong." That would be an intellectually honest approach. But this approach leads to another problem.
(Excerpt) Read more at catholiceducation.org ...
I share your opinion of the article. It may be the best, and most concise description of the historical, moral and spiritual issues surrounding homosexuality. I have shared it with numerous people over the past few years. Frankly, it is the kind of article that should be cataloged in some sort of FR archive, available for constant reference.
assume not
I was referring to Sodom and Gomorrah
The same God is still watching .....
it’s sad ; these days most people think that the judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah is just some fantasy , some ancient mythology , no longer relevant . We may find out the hard way , when it happens again . Fear the Living God , for He has a long memory and sees all .
To be fair to Prager, his idea of social justice is far different than the leftards.
Thank you so much for re-posting this. It is a long, but worthwhile read.
You know what they say about assuming.
Dennis Prager is a national treasure. Indeed, an international treasure. This is a must read article.
I either missed those parts of the OT, or was so overwhelmed by the parts that contradict that view.
This video needs to be included in your thread.
AGENDA: Grinding America Down
There’s a minute and a half promo at the start, but this is a long video you want to send to everyone who isn’t yet convinced. This is the history of the roadmap that was created by the Fabians, the Marxists, the progressives, et al toward the destruction of America. It is on track, and has been successful beyond expectation! This is the video which explains what is in store behind the push for homosexuality being seen as a normal sexual trait and the end of America.
Can I say it plainer? Pass it around, if you wish. God bless.
Bump for later.
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