Bingo. Had Joel been better prepared for this obvious “gotcha” question, he could’ve said something more along the lines of:
“Larry, the sin isn’t based on whether or not you’re born attracted to members of the same sex. Heck, we can even come to a settled conclusion on if it’s biological or a choice! But regardless of how homosexuality comes about, I do believe the sin occurs when the attraction is acted upon. Like it or not, Larry, the Holy Bible repeatedly condemns the practice of homosexuality in both the Old and New Testament. As a Christian, I accept the Holy Bible as God’s Word and I don’t pick and choose only the parts I like, nor do I believe God’s words are subject to amendment, modification, or ratification by Man. If you want to take the issue up with God, Larry, I wholeheartedly believe you’ll get your chance someday when we will all ultimately come before Him for our final judgment. But until then, I accept the creation of Adam and Eve — one woman and one man — as the natural order of human sexuality. There is no other way to continue procreation of the human species and I think that in and of itself speaks volumes.”
That's the problem. Joel isn't prepared. This is the current hot button issue and I can just see him squirming and trying not to offend anyone.
Same thing happened when King asked him about the exclusivity of Jesus. Osteen seemed embarrassed to answer the question and struck out.
Every preacher on national TV gets asked these questions and the majority answer them in a good way.
WHY IS OSTEEN CONSTANTLY CAUGHT OFF GUARD? Because he doesn't know Scripture, that's why.