Thank you, Pubbie, for a voice of reason.
Dr. Mohler didn't excuse it, didn't condone it, and clearly said that homosexual conduct is sin.
So are many of the things many of us do every day. The SBC, and my PCA, and the rest of us are commanded to reach out to sinners of all stripes with the gospel of our Lord.
"There is none righteous, no, not one!" "For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God."
Adultery is a sin, too, but everyone there slunk away in shame when Jesus said, "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." Why are folks ready to stone Al Mohler for saying the same?
Say you finally get up the nerve to tell a friend about the grace of God. Are you going to turn away if he says, "I'm gay"? If so, shame on you. Lead him to the cross, then worry about his sanctification.
Dr. Mohler's as good as they come, and has dedicated his life to training Baptists to carry out the Great Commission. Get off his back, and encourage him to keep on keepin' on!
The utter failure is in his following "but...."
If I had only read the headlines I’d have a different oppinion of Mohler. He still says it’s a sin.
However, I don’t like the use of the word homophobia. And I didn’t see in the article where he explained exactly what the church should repent for?