Homosexuality and the Church

This topic seems to be everywhere, so I thought I would chime in my two cents on the matter.

First, the Bible says homosexuality is wrong. Romans 1. It's wrong.

Whether or not people are born gay or not does not change the fact that the Bible specifically says that it is a lifestyle that God does not approve of. It is an example of sex warped by the fall and by sin.

I do not think homosexuality is a disease. I am inclicned to think that one's experiences growing up are what result in homosexual tendencies, things beyond one's control. But the Bible still says it's wrong.

So what does this mean for the church?

First, gay marraiges should not be performed in the church. By doing so, the church is condoning a lifestyle the Bible says is sinful. It's not prejudicial...it is simply not allowing oneself to approve of and condone a LIFESTYLE that is in conflict with Scriptural teaching. It isn't because homosexuals are sinners, because we all are. It is that they are willfully choosing a lifestyle of sin.

Second, practicing homosexuals (note I used the word practicing) should not be ordained for ministry, for the ame reasons as above, plus because leaders are held to higher standards. Whether that is right or not doesn't really matter...the bottom line is, they are. They are examples, and as such should not be living a LIFESTYLE the Bible says in sinful.

Same goes for elders or deacons or other church leaders. It is the idea of reveling in a lifestyle of sin that I find so repugnant, not that they sin every once in awhile, because we all do. It is openly denying Scripture because one wishes to.

Please note that I have made no comments about anything in the political realm. My feelings there are somewhat different. The church and the state are different, and while I feel that the church needs to take certain stances regarding homosexuality and leaders in their churches, I do not necessarily think that this should be so on a state or federal government type scale.

Questions or disagreements, leave a comment, I'll try to get back to you quickly and completely.