Why is homosexuality a sin when its something natural?
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first of all, there is nothing natural about it!
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The British Minister of Equality didn't answer this question because he knows there's no way in Heaven or Hell that he can answer it in such a way that will please everybody.\n\nAccording to most religious people, homosexuality is definitely a sin.  Meanwhile, all the agnostics and atheists in the world (who are an extreme minority compared to the religious but have all the sociopolitical clout for some reason) say that anything a religious person says is inescapably flawed, and so homosexuality is NOT a sin, and thinks that gays and lesbians should recieve medals of courage just for being who they are.\n\nHere's the thing though.  Nobody, NOBODY is born to be a homosexual.  As a sexual species, a human male is supposed to be genetically programmed to mate with a human female in order to continue the species.  Homosexuals of today get confused with gender roles (if a guy is especially skinny and he enjoys the theater, he MUST be gay, right???), and the more we support it, the more people will follow their example.  Homosexuality is a result of faulty human programming, and how society deals with the error.\n\nBut if homosexuality IS a sin, then you're supposed to love the sinner and hate the sin, right? :P
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This is a serious question and I don't appreciate others making light of it.  First of all, the Bible is clear that being homosexual is a sin.  "For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet" \n(Rom 1:26-27).  Just look at the example of Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen. 19:24)!  Now, can a person be homosexual and go to heaven?  Well, if one has a sin of which is not repented, then he will perish:  "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish" (Luke 13:3, 5). This is talking about the "2nd death" which is Hell.\n\nPut simply, "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind," (I Cor. 6:9).  The "abusers of themselves with mankind" is refering to homosexuals.\n\nNow, God is a just and righteous God!  He would NEVER make it to where someone was UNABLE to repent.  Therefore, homosexuals are that by choice.  They can choose to repent, and obey God faithfully, and get out of that sin.  "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it" (I Cor. 10:13).  Therefore, these that are involved in this sin are able to come out of it.  They can escape it, and repent, and become Christians, and then go to heaven!  How wonderful our God is.  The God of mercy, the just One!\n\nI hope this has helped.\nPlease e-Mail me if anyone would like a Bible study (Treytrumpet1@hotmail.com)
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This is a great question.  God created EVERYTHING, right?  He has dominion and control over EVERYTHING in the universe, right?\n\nSo why is there sin?  God obviously didn't CREATE sin.  He ALLOWS it, but he didn't create it.  So who did?  Satan?  Man?  Either way, one of them, either the devil or man, has the same creative power as God then.  \n\nIf God didn't create homosexuality, and man did, then that makes man as powerful as God.  \n\nBut personally, I think God did create homosexuality - otherwise you wouldn't see it documented in EVERY species of animal on the planet.  And before you disagree, do some friggin research - all species have homosexuals.  It's not a choice, it's biology.\n\nAnd GOD created biology.
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As a gay person I can honestly say that I don't know. It just is the way I feel naturaly. Like being streight is natural for you. We don't ask to be this way and life would be much easier for us if we had a choice but we don't it is just our nature
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A sin to me is when you hurt, abuse or take advantage of someone in order for personal gain.  Being gay doesn't use or hurt anyone, it's about who you love.  Love is no different, regardless if it's a man/woman, man/man, woman/woman.  \n\nLove between a man and woman is just more common, it doesn't mean it's normal.
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It's so interesting to hear such silly statements.\n\nFirst off, I'm gay, so I think I know more about being gay than anyone here.  No, it's not a choice, and yes it is natural.  If by natural, you mean occurring in nature then chimps, most all primates, and even some birds (Emperor Penguins)have shown homosexuality. \n\nSecondly, yes children are cruel.  So wouldn't it make more sense to stop teaching children racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of cruelty, rather than try to change gay people?  I'm quite sure I didn't choose to be persecuted.  There are already tens of thousands of children in schools right now who belong to gay parents.\n\nThirdly, I'm so sick of people talking about one verse in the Bible as justification for taking away my rights.  Yes Leviticus says homosexuality is wrong.  It also says specifically that it is an abomination, (in Hebrew it's the same word) to eat pork, shrimp, and wear clothes of mixed fabrics.  Do you worship the Sabbath on Saturday or Sunday?  Leviticus stipulates Saturday, and that anyone who works on Saturday should be sentenced to death.  Why are we quick to follow the law (singular) about homosexuality, when we never seem to pay attention to any of these other laws?\n\nWe need gay marriage because every day gay people are denied their civil rights.  When my partner got into a motorcycle accident the hospital attendant wouldn't let me in because "Only family relations are allowed to enter."  I have to pay extra taxes every pay period because I cover is health care; straight married couples don't have to pay these taxes because the health care coverage is not considered income.\n\nI also don't want to hear any nonsense about civil unions.  Marriage is a civil right; it should be granted to all Americans.  Setting up civil unions and domestic partnerships only creates a group of second class citizens.  We tried separate but equal for 60 years in the south.  It doesn't work.  One group is always treated as second class citizens, while the other group is "normal."
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First off it is a choice \nSecond sodomy like adultery is caused by lust not love \nThird if one has homosexual feelings they should repent with the help of God (No one makes you act on your lustful desires but you)\n\nIf sodomy is not a choice, then i suppose adultery, theft, believing in other Gods, lying, and murder are also not choices.  So if you adhere to that belief all sins are justified because you were born to commit them.\n\nLeviticus 18:22 NIV Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable.\n\nLeviticus 18:22 KJV Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
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It answers the problem of how do you become NOT GAY.\nif your gay but want to be a christian, then you have to not PRACTICE homosexuality.\ntheres a difference between liking your own\ngender and practicing homosexual sex.\n\nOne is a sin, the other is not...
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the Bible condemns a lot of things, including lusting, stealing, etc.I will never understand why my fellow "christians" pick homosexuality as the be all end all sin.
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Heterosexual sex without marriage is a sin. Homosexual sex in or outside of marriage is also a sin. Sex is Gods gift to a man and a woman in marriage for the creation of children.
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Is homosexuality a sin?\n\nby Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays\n\n------------------------------------------------------------\nQuestion 1 - In your opinion, does God regard homosexuality as a sin?\n\nQuestion 2 - In your opinion, do the Scriptures object to homosexuality?\n\nRev Dr William R Stayton (Baptist -- minister, certified sexologist,\nassociate professor of psychiatric and human behaviour, servant\non faculty of LaSalle University's graduate department of\nreligious studies, holder of master of divinity from Andover\nNewtown Theological School and a Th.D. in psychology from Bostonuniversity):\nQ1:        \n        Absolutely not!  There is nothing in the Bible or in\n        my own theology that would lead me to believe that\n        God regards homosexuality as sin.  God is interested\n        in our relationships with ourselves, others, the \n        things\n        in our lives, and with God (MAT 23:36-40).  There is\n        nothing in the mind of God that could be against a\n        loving, sexual relationship, freely entered into,\n        without coercion, among sincere adults whether gay,\n        bisexual or straight.\n\n   Q2:        There is _nothing_ in the Bible regarding homosexual\n        orientation.  In fact, the Bible does not concern\n        itself with sexual orientation.  It does speak out\n        probably against gang rape, male prostitution for\n        religious purposes, and pederasty (sex between an\n        adult and youth).  I lead bible study programs on this\n        subject and am convinced that the Bible does not\n        address the issue of a person's sexual orientation.\n\n\nBishop John S Spong (Episcopal -- bishop, most published\nmember of the Episcopal house of bishops, author to 11 books and 50\npublished articles, phi beta kappa graduate of UNC Chapel Hill,\nholds masters in divinity and an honorary doctorate in divinity\nfrom Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary, received honorary\ndoctorate in divinity from St Paul's College):\n\n   Q1:        Some argue that since homosexual behaviour is "unnatural"\n        it is contrary to the order of creation.  Behind this\n        pronouncement are stereotypical definitions of\n        masculinity and femininity that reflect rigid gender\n        categories of patriarchal society.  There is nothing\n        unnatural about any shared love, even between two of the\n        same gender, if that experience calls both partners to a\n        fuller state of being.  Contemporary research is\n        uncovering new facts that are producing a rising\n        conviction that homosexuality, far from being a sickness,\n        sin, perversion or unnatural act, is a healthy, natural\n        and affirming form of human sexuality for some people.\n        Findings indicate that homosexuality is a given fact in\n        the nature of a significant portion of people, and that\n        it is unchangeable.\n        Our prejudice rejects people or things outside our\n        understanding.  But the God of creation speaks and\n        declares, "I have looked out on _everything_ I have made\n        and `behold it (is) very good'." (GEN 1:31).  The word of\n        God in Christ says that we are loved, valued, redeemed,\n        and counted as precious no matter how we might be valued\n        by a prejudiced world.\n\n   Q2:        There are few biblical references to homosexuality.  The\n        first, the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, is often quoted\n        to prove that the Bible condemns homosexuality.  But the\n        real sin of Sodom was the unwillingness of the city's men\n        to observe the laws of hospitality.  The intention was\n        to insult the stranger by forcing him to take the female\n        role in the sex act.  The biblical narrative approves\n        Lot's offer of his virgin daughters to satisfy the sexual\n        demands of the mob.  How many would say, "_Th
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Gay like in happy. No. Gay as in homosexuality. Yes, it is a sin. You can be a homosexual far as not the sexual act to some Christians. Some Christians prefer gays to be celibate therefore it's the only way you can get in Heaven to some if you become a christian. Some people say that there are Christians gays that are celibate and living Christ-like therefore they have eternal life with Jesus!
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What is your point- Homosexuality is banned for humans, thus the whole male and female concept. You are not an animal, but yet are reducing your standards to being one. Human beings are created with a soul, humans are going to heaven not animals. Who cares what ANIMALS DO< they are animals, that alone should tell you something, so are you saying all gays have the mentality of animals?After all you are comparing gays to animals.
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Contrary to what liberal theologans say the Bible strictly condems homosexuality. You dont need to get hung up in the old testament with levitical law that they love to pull apart. Look right at the New testament-Romans -vs 26,27. The answer is no one can prove it. Even if it is claimed that a person is "born with it" that changes nothing. Lets try this, Iwas born to be a alcoholic, should I keep drinking although its wrong? Dont let anyone trick you , this culture is trying to ram it down our throats.
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If no gods exist, then 'sin' doesn't exist either.  So, anyone who claims that homosexuality is a sin needs to provide proof of the existence of their god to justify their claim.  Since no-one has ever managed to do this so far, it doesn't bode well for their claim.  Unsupported claims can be safely ignored until evidence is supplied.
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Neither is a sin, because there is no such thing as sin. The concept was invented to establish a set of taboos by which people could live supposedly clean lives. However, human behavior is too varied and complex to be confined by such narrow rules.