[annalex]

There is no dispute that homosexuality is found in the Church, particularly of late -- that's nothing new. I cannot comment on the specific allegations that your gay correspondent makes. As to his puzzlement why the Church teaches that homosexuality is intrinsically evil, the answer is simply, because that is the truth.

From your 338:

The problem with your comment [about allegation of depravity of various religious figures] is that you do not recognize man's depravity.

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You would like to think man is basically "good" and thus Calvin should have found it within himself the resources to walk away; just like Augustine should have said to himself to stop sleeping around with every married woman. Both of them realized that without God changing their hearts this was impossible.

This is the link you see between the doctrine of total depravity of man and homosexuality. It puzzles me, because I am sure Calvinism teaches against sexual perversions just like any other religion.

[HarleyD]

"This is the link you see between the doctrine of total depravity of man and homosexuality. It puzzles me, because I am sure Calvinism teaches against sexual perversions just like any other religion."

You read more into my comment than what is there. You are correct and I'm glad that you understand Calvinism teaches against sexual perversion. It is sad many Churches don't see it as a black and white issue any more.