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Originally Posted by pastor_of_youth
Ok, homosexuality is something I don't agree with. However, I'm not judgmental enough to shun them because of their decision. I'm a sinner just like they are and one sin is enough to separate us from God. Therefore I consider myself equal with everyone else in the world. I said "decision" a few lines up and I do believe homosexuality is a choice. God didn't create it because that's counter to His nature. In Leviticus 18:22 it states "Do not practice homosexuality; it is a detestable sin." In 1 Timothy 1:10 "the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine." I do agree we can't get away from sin but I disagree we should continue in it. Yes, we Christians should watch how we talk to people about topics. I think it's situational on our approach to talking to people about Christ. Amongst each other we can be direct when it comes to encouraging and correcting, however.
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Leviticus 18:22: Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable.
Says nothing about homosexuality. Can be interpreted in multiple ways.
Timothy 1:10: for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine
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I don't see anything specifically about homsexuality in there.