FundamentalDan
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I think what latterrain is responding to is the seeming arrogance with which we fundamentalists tend to approach the sin of homosexuality. It kind of disturbs me when I see posts that express homosexuality like it is some sin that is so much greater than other sins. Yes, it is an abomination to God. Yet so is a proud look, eating the peace offering on the third day, graving images, false balances, and all unrighteousness in general. We should remember that we all are capable of any kind of depravity without the grace of God. Homosexuality is very sinful and wrong. There are never any circumstances that can be used to justify that sin, nor can there be any circumstances used to justify any other. As for whether or not homosexuality is a choice, there can be no doubt that it is a choice. However, I believe that there may be a predisposition to it based on circumstances and external influences, just like someone may be predisposed to be a thief or a liar. We must learn to look on all sin as wicked and sinful, just like God looks at it.
By the way, the last time I checked, whether a person was a fundamentalist or not was determined by whether they agreed with the fundamentals of the faith. And a Baptist is one who believes in baptism by immersion, as well as the baptist distinctives. I have never seen a list of either that included homosexuality anywhere on the list. So why would there be a problem with someone who was a fundamental Baptist posting just because they disagree with someone else's viewpoint? I always thought that was what healthy debate was about. Or was the question just asked so that everyone would respond with **graphic remarks removed*** Let me ask this question- Can a person be a practicing homosexual and be saved? ***Murphy*** yes Dan I believe a person can be saved and practice homosexualty just as one can be a christian and lie. Sin is sin.
FundamentalDan
A fundamental, independent Baptist
[ April 27, 2003, 09:41 PM: Message edited by: C.S. Murphy ]
I think what latterrain is responding to is the seeming arrogance with which we fundamentalists tend to approach the sin of homosexuality. It kind of disturbs me when I see posts that express homosexuality like it is some sin that is so much greater than other sins. Yes, it is an abomination to God. Yet so is a proud look, eating the peace offering on the third day, graving images, false balances, and all unrighteousness in general. We should remember that we all are capable of any kind of depravity without the grace of God. Homosexuality is very sinful and wrong. There are never any circumstances that can be used to justify that sin, nor can there be any circumstances used to justify any other. As for whether or not homosexuality is a choice, there can be no doubt that it is a choice. However, I believe that there may be a predisposition to it based on circumstances and external influences, just like someone may be predisposed to be a thief or a liar. We must learn to look on all sin as wicked and sinful, just like God looks at it.
By the way, the last time I checked, whether a person was a fundamentalist or not was determined by whether they agreed with the fundamentals of the faith. And a Baptist is one who believes in baptism by immersion, as well as the baptist distinctives. I have never seen a list of either that included homosexuality anywhere on the list. So why would there be a problem with someone who was a fundamental Baptist posting just because they disagree with someone else's viewpoint? I always thought that was what healthy debate was about. Or was the question just asked so that everyone would respond with **graphic remarks removed*** Let me ask this question- Can a person be a practicing homosexual and be saved? ***Murphy*** yes Dan I believe a person can be saved and practice homosexualty just as one can be a christian and lie. Sin is sin.
FundamentalDan
A fundamental, independent Baptist
[ April 27, 2003, 09:41 PM: Message edited by: C.S. Murphy ]
