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@gramme;
Well, I can see your points - but, as I'm sure we've all learnt throughout our lives - discussion and argument re. religion is often fruitless.
I find it difficult because whenever I'm in this dynamic - while I'd like to think of myself as open to changing my mind - most of the religious people I've entered in discussion with, can't ever submit to the same possibility. Perhaps faith, by its very nature, is irrefutable.
I won't try to convince you otherwise, but I would ask you to consider a 'what if ...'
Imagine that a proclivity for homosexuality is such a profoundly innate attribute, that (whether through nature or nurture, or a mixture of both) a person who is homosexual has no other choice. They are as sure of their desire for a partner of the same sex, as a heterosexual man would be towards his wife.
Apart from being homosexual, this is a good person. They suffer from bouts of jealousy, and sometimes take out their frustration in inappropriate ways, just like most people. They're not perfect (they're sinful) just like anyone else.
The only difference is, they are attracted to people of the same sex.
So, what should this person do?
Should they deny themselves a relationship with someone of their own sex? Should they lie to themselves, to try to act 'heterosexual'? Should they pray and ask God to make them straight?
All of these possibilities and more are faced by homosexual people who aren't able to accept themselves for what they are.
The fact is, that (while you may not be willing to believe it), someone who is homosexual _IS_ homosexual. In no way is it a life-style choice. If you accept this point, it's very difficult to maintain the view you describe whilst remaining compassionate.
Homophobia, in my mind - doesn't necessarily manifest itself as a fear, just as racism doesn't necessarily show itself as a fear of black people.
Homophobia (at its root) is the idea that people who are homosexual are less equal, and should therefore be treated differently (disadvantaged) to people who are heterosexual.
I think there are a lot of good things about Christianity - but I also think that there are many principles that are now very anachronistic.
There are basic truths that I believe all should try to live by, loving another should never be seen as sinful.
- It's a good question, and one I intend to answer. Must attend to deadlines for now.gramme