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To: Unam Sanctam
In theory, I agree that it encapsulates nicely both prongs of the teaching, but the reality of it is not so - or at least, has yet to be demonstrated without first accepting the sin as something we are supposed to be sympathetic towards.

What has been demonstrated is exactly what I posted, namely, we inevitably end up loving both the sin and the sinner. This is because the two are so closely related, that any hatred of the sin automatically implies hatred of the sinner.

If however, we really do love the sinner, we will display the kindest type of charity possible. This charity includes proper reprimanding, scolding and whatever other proper means are at our disposal that we can use to discourage the sin. We are, after all, our brother's keeper and are expected to correct them when they need it.

When known homosexuals choose to remain publicly obstinate in their sin, we are to "shake the dust from our feet" and separate ourselves from them when they refuse to hear us. Often times, that is the most difficult charity - but also the best thing to do because thats what God said to do.

"Hate the sin but love the sinner", in practice has become "accept the sin and love the sinner.

17 posted on 10/24/2004 6:53:31 PM PDT by Stubborn (It Is The Mass That Matters)
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To: Stubborn
"Hate the sin but love the sinner", in practice has become "accept the sin and love the sinner.

Then obviously that is not a correct interpretation of Christian teaching. Of course the teaching is difficult and people tend toward either hating or loving both sinner and sin, and certainly the line drawing is not always clear, but we must attempt to do so.

68 posted on 10/25/2004 5:09:00 PM PDT by Unam Sanctam
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To: Stubborn

Absolutely agree with you 100%. This is an excellent analysis of how things went terribly wrong in the Episcopal Church and why it is now under God's judgement.


86 posted on 10/25/2004 7:41:22 PM PDT by torqemada ("Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!")
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