Of Gay Sheep, Modern Science and Bad Publicity | Charles Roselli set out to discover what makes some sheep gay. Then the news media and the blogosphere got hold of the story. (The New York Times)
The Rebirth of Venus | Charlene Cothran, editor of a magazine for African-American gays and lesbians, on how she renounced homosexuality and came to Christ. (March 23, 2007)
My Dirty Little Former Secret | God used a movie about gay cowboys to release me from the burden of my past. (April 1, 2006)
My Path to Lesbianism | It was hatred of women that drove me there, and Christ in community that led me out. February 2005)
Cheated by the Affirming Church | Contrary to what some churches teach, it is homosexuality—and not its suppression—that enslaves people like me. (December 1, 2004)
No Easy Victory | A plea from a Christian husband and father who, day by day, resists his homosexual desires. (March 11, 2002)
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This article reveals many of the ethical contradictions in the entire Christian sanctity of life positions vs sin. These are discussions that need to be aired, however, I agree with Alan Chambers position in asking why the Church would even be considering gene or hormone therapy for behavior change. In the realm of mental illness, biochemistry needs to be addressed. But in area of our temperments, it is the individual struggles we all face that God uses to shape us. What is left out of this discussion is the Spiritual component. I have experienced and know from Scripture as well that our struggle is with the flesh and powers of darkness. These forces influence our behavior wherever we are vunerable. I personally was attacked in my sleep by one of these spirits when staying at a friend's house who was lesbian.
Ben
Posted: April 16, 2007 10:55 AM
I find it absolultely fascinating that this article doesn't even touch on the fact that, if the homo-gene is found, then it would mean that God has allowed for the creation of homosexuals from birth, and thus, the lifestyle is not a choice. All that is mentioned is a want to control peoples mind and genetics, akin to the attempts made by others, namely Hitler.
KingdomSeeker
Posted: April 14, 2007 8:44 PM
FYI WisWak: God is good. His laws are given for our good. Sin is the harm that we choose. What was a sin in the OT is still a sin. The penal system that was given to the Israelites was a lot more severe than what we are accustomed to. The death sentence for the sins, outlined in Deut. and Lev., were an example of the greater consequence of sin - spiritual death. It is a greater tragedy for a life that should have lasted forever to come to an end than for the temporary prelude to that life to come to an early end. God had established a covenant with the Israelites, but the people did not hold up their end so God said, "I will make a new covenant"Heb.8:7-8. "The law made us accountable to God and conscious of sin so no one can declare themselves righteous"Rom.3:19-20. "Since we have been justified through faith, we have gained access into grace. Shall we go on sinning so grace may increase? By no means! By joining Christ, we died to sin; how can we live in sin any longer?"Rom.5:1-2,6:1-2
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