Christianity and Homosexuality, pt 2: An alleged inconsistency

In summary, our modern culture has made homosexuality an issue by normalizing it more than any previous culture in history. Anyone who disagrees is often labeled “backward” or a “bigot.” Society has drawn “first blood” in this issue, and Christians have responded. Unfortunately, some have answered to fire with fire, and this has raised the ire of the pro-gay movement even more. Yet it must be understood that the Bible does condemn homosexual acts, and it would be a violation of the Christian’s conscience to sit idly by while others are saying it’s “okay.”

Christianity and Homosexuality, pt 1: Jesus and homsexuality

Jesus did show compassion to the downtrodden, and ended up talking and dining with society's undesirables. But his message to them was the same: repent and turn to God and you will inherit the kingdom of God. Jesus was inclusive in that he welcomed all regardless of race, gender, status, or past sins; he was exclusive in that he only welcomed those who believed in his name and turned from their sins. The same is true today.

Series on an important topic – homosexuality

One of the more heated debates in modern America has to do with gay marriage.  Should it be legal?  Is such a union legitimate at all?  At the heart of the discussion is the morality of homosexuality itself.  Is it really sinful?  Churches and secular culture, once largely in agreement on this topic, are now …