CyberRed said:
and proud of you for standing the truth..
Heath said:
coloravalanche said:No offend...First of all, I am sooo
However, I was looking up the dictionary you gave us this link...I didnt see the word homosexual there...maybe I misread it or something...but I will certainly try my best to find the bible dictionary or something...I will ask my dad how to find it since he is a preacher...
Ok, let me explain a little bit more. I have the bible with me here and it is open. I want to type what it explains about homosexuality. Ok ? Maybe, it helps for some of ADers here. 
That depends on their perspective and how they see it in their point of view. Keep that in mind, each person is different. CyberRed said:It's cool to know that your father is a preacher.
Ok, here is what it says :
Homosexuality
Sexual preference for and sexual behavior between members of the same sex, considered to be an immortal lifestyle and behavior pattern throughout the biblical revelation. The Bible makes no distinction between what some today refer to as " homosexual orientation " and homosexual behavior. Homosexual desires or feelings are never mentioned as such in Scriptures, but homosexual behavior is strongly condemned as a deviation from God's will for human beings ( See Lev. 18:22 ) even punishable by death ( 20:13 ). Therefore, it stands to reason that any homosexual inclination, feeling, or desire must be seriously dealt with as a potentially dangerous temptation much like those temptations of a hetersexual nature such as the desire to commit fornication or adultery.
Genesis 19:1-11 tells the story of an attempted homosexual gang rape at the house of Lot by the wicked men of Sodom. Lot considered this behavior wicked ( v. 7 ); raping his daughters was considered the lesser of two evils ( v. 8 ). This evil of Sodom is mentioned elsewhere ( Jer. 23:14; Ezek. 16:49-50; 2 Pet.2:6-10; Jude 1:7 ) in the strongest terms of condemnation. The term sodomy has its roots here. A similiar story is found in Judg. 19:22-30.
Male homosexuality was forbidden by Mosiac Law ( Lev. 18:22; 20:13 ).
The early church also considered homosexuality contrary to " sound doctrine " ( 1 Tim. 1:10 ), a sign of God's wrath upon blind sinfulness ( Rom. 1:26-27 ). Some of the Corinthian Christians apparently had been homosexuals ( 1 Cor. 6:9-11 ). Through faith in Christ they had been " washed," " sanctified," and " justified " (v. 11 ). Paul implied here that homosexual behavior is forgivable through the gospel and that any homosexual temptations should be resisted as seriously as those toward fornication or adultery.
The Bible links homosexuality to the sinful nature of humanity -- a psychosocial, learned behavior, expressing rebellion against God and calling for redemption. Homosexuals are responsible for their behavior. This is a very complex psychological problem with many possible roots or causes, calling for Christian compassion on the part of God's people as well as God's redemptive power through the gospel. The ministry of the church to homosexuals should include conversion, counseling, education, and support-group relationships.
And that is where support groups come in at: 
coloravalanche said:
Heath said:
http://www.exodus-international.org
This is a Christian organization for and by homosexuals to get help for themselves.
Here is a brief description of who and what they are about on their website:
Welcome. Exodus is the largest Christian referral and information ministry dealing with homosexual issues in our world today. In order to keep you informed of the worldwide ministries, we offer monthly newsletters, annual conferences, speaking engagements and, of course, web services. Exodus is your global resource that offers freedom through the love of Jesus Christ.
Exodus is a worldwide interdenominational, Christian organization called to encourage, strengthen, unify and equip Christians to minister the transforming power of the Lord Jesus Christ to those affected by homosexuality.
I refer people there all the time. God Bless .....
Its true in many ways. Extremist christians does not do according what Christ has taught. Yes, God sees the heart of each person. True, we suppose to show love toward them. Some does pressure them and some doesn't. Only thing is personal response by knowing , we are sinners and knowing that homosexual is a sin, yes, Jesus died for them also. We still live in the flesh with temptations, afflictions and etc. I met some were ex homosexuals and still feel temptations and stuff like everyone else. They knows its wrong to have same sex, or sex outside of opposite sex marriage and etc. Healing not always instant. The mind is full of darkness. Always a battle. God never give up, only God can give up is those who are very deep dishonoe God and have nothing to do with Christ. God is patience and sees the hurt of each one and Jesus understands, bec He has been there. Very true its hard to give up, but always ask God for guidance and He does not intend to hurt each other, but leading in different ways that God can do. Each of us must change of our ways of thinking, act, talk and etc. Its a discipline part, and God pruning those who are in Christ. It is not true, by some Christian by saying christian will not have problem with homosexuals, it is not true. Bec God use them and enable them to become more like what God called them to do, He is leading as long a person depned and spend time with God, and you see, many share differently in the Bible of all kinds, its a long road, there are peace when we give all to Him, and yes, He gave us free will, which is receive Him and agree what He says or reject Him and do your own way. God isn't force, so we don't either. Our job is share the love of Christ toward others and minister other and forgiving also and care, but not conform or condone the behavior.jazzy said:
I don't believe any craps from the bibles.. How many different kind of bibles are out there? Each religion says their bibles are real/ original / unrevised, etc.Sigh....... I do know that some Biblical scholars think that the homosexual behavoir condemned in the Bible wasn't about loving caring homosexual relationships, but more about condemning promesticuty or people who have sex, not nessarily in the context of a relationship, but rather as something kInKy or so TrEndY....like sex addicts or people who are into KiNkY sex, for the sake of the kInKiNeSs!!!!!!!!!!
EyesBlueDeaf said:Jesus and bunch of boys at the 'last supper' table all were effeminated!
Long girly like hair down to the shoulders.
If you are referring to Da Vinci's "The Last Supper" painting, it was painted more than 1,450 years after the event happened. It is just an artists's imagination of the scene. It is not an accurate depiction of the people. No one knows how Jesus or His apostles looked.EyesBlueDeaf said:Jesus and bunch of boys at the 'last supper' table all were effeminated!
Long girly like hair down to the shoulders.
Heath said:
http://www.exodus-international.org
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I refer people there all the time. God Bless .....
Teresh said:
Heath said:
That's human theories. Its human nature. Homosexual is not relate race as black, white or etc. Homosexual is a choice, not been made that way. We are living in human flesh. And again, it is not by going after them and condemn their behaviors like extremist are doing, as many times I ve been saying bec that's not what Christ called us to do and also hell is not metaphoric bec Jesus described what its like, its a place for satan and demons, and God doesn't want anyone go there, but people made the choice. All of us have weakenesses different kinds. Homosexual is dependable how each were growing up in many ways, some bec rape, some when bec no father and there's so much others what they have gone thru. Its a matter of choices. Thousands of people going thru homosexual lifestyle has changed and one guy who is well known christian singer and songwriteralso, was pure homosexual and has changed and has a wife with many children and have beautiful relationship. Just like many doctors told many women is best to abort the baby bec risky, 95 percent of women made it thru and doctor were wrong. Blaming christians and thinking all christians are like that, its not so at all.Teresh said: