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To: circlecity

You’re disingenuous ....duh.... I don’t object to the term homosexual ... using homo is derogatory and I am sure you know that... most straight and gays see it that way.

As for “porneia”.... that has been translated to mean a broad sense of sexual immorality, covering any gratuitous sex. So again, where in the New Testament does Christ specifically condemn it?

We are all sinners... Most what you will find in the New Testament, stated a hundred times over, calls us to treat others with love and respect; to be kind, to not hurt others, etc.

Also from Matthew - Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’

I am willing to bet that God will be more understanding of me, for treating all persons, gay or straight, with kindness and love, versus someone that spends their life trying to condemn all gay persons.


73 posted on 12/19/2012 8:32:10 AM PST by Heff
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To: Heff
"You’re disingenuous ....duh.... I don’t object to the term homosexual ... using homo is derogatory and I am sure you know that... most straight and gays see it that way. As for “porneia”.... that has been translated to mean a broad sense of sexual immorality, covering any gratuitous sex. So again, where in the New Testament does Christ specifically condemn it?"

Homo is only derogatory if one is ashamed to carry the tag. But in answer to your question, Christ condemns "pornea" (which includes gay sex) in Matt 15:19 and Mark 7:21. Finally, I try to treat everyone I meet with kindness and charity which is why I would warn them about engaging in a behavior which the Bible specifically says will keep them out of the Kingdom of Heaven. Failure to do this is to fail the "least of these" completely. I am not willing to let them go without a warning just in order enjoy the accolades of the world and to feel good about myself.

74 posted on 12/19/2012 8:50:35 AM PST by circlecity
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