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To: NetValue
I just cannot get rid of the feeling that this issue will divide religions and countries very shortly.

In my opinion it already is. In traditional Protestant denominations in the United States, the issue of homosexual behavior sharply divides between those that believe the Bible and those that don't. Many conservatives have gone to Southern Baptist Churches, Bible churches, or Assembly of God churches.

45 posted on 08/03/2003 7:57:20 PM PDT by Zack Nguyen
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To: Zack Nguyen
In my opinion it already is. In traditional Protestant denominations in the United States, the issue of homosexual behavior sharply divides between those that believe the Bible and those that don't. You sure are right on the money here. Today the Episcopalian Church ratified the appointment of that openly gay bishop in Vermont. Next week, they will discuss, and probably legiimize, gay marriage. My Episcopalian friends, the silent ones in the pews, are mortified!
59 posted on 08/03/2003 8:27:55 PM PDT by Palladin (Proud to be a FReeper!)
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To: Zack Nguyen
"the issue of homosexual behavior sharply divides between those that believe the Bible and those that don't."

That's what it really comes down to, but I don't think you can draw such clear denominational lines, for there are those within all denominations who are true believers and those who are just nominal believers, which is the same as being not a believer at all I think. And then there are the ignorant, those who believe, but really don't know what it is they believe because they have failed to study the scriptures. Still, I believe a greater responsibility will fall on the shepherds who fail to tend the flock in accordance with God's word.

"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. " (2 Tim. 2:15)
"Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of My pasture!" declares the LORD. Therefore thus says the LORD God of Israel concerning the shepherds who are tending My people: "You have scattered My flock and driven them away, and have not attended to them; behold, I am about to attend to you for the evil of your deeds," declares the LORD. (Jer. 23:1-2)

79 posted on 08/03/2003 11:13:05 PM PDT by sweetliberty ("Having the right to do a thing is not at all the same thing as being right in doing it.")
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