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Bible is against homosexuality, What is your opinion about this? 😯😯😯

Bible is against homosexuality 😨😨
Im against the bible so
@BettyBeez Right up your alley in that case 😂
Driver2 · M
@Ozymandiaz how about
The Bible According to Betty ?
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The Bible isnt worth the paper it is written on
Elessar · 26-30, M
@Ozymandiaz Because "the evil globalists are cancelling our roots and traditions 😥"

Conveniently forgetting that we were doing great before they came, with deities that literally required orgies, wine and parties to be worshipped, and that had superpowers and storylines better than anything Marvel
Chickie · F
@Ozymandiaz I know who the fuck I am
@Chickie That is wonderful 😂
Harriet03 · 41-45, F
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The so called "Religious" doing what they do best!!
sally1981 · 41-45, F
I am not sure as a Women I like Men and Women.
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SW-User
Why post this shit just to stir trouble?
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@Zingastar i think you only made it BEACAUSE YOUR the one having a problem with lgtbq +
@SW-User yeah.... It's total bullshit that some Christians feel the right to preech hate.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
One of the things I'm against is social control. And religion as a whole is purposely designed to control the actions of people.

The bible itself actually has very little to do with belief in any deities. Or even spirituality.
@DeWayfarer It's ALL about control!
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@fernie2 Agreed! Just in the case of the bible there's very little about the "God" himself.

And that is specifically to control people.

What better means to insure control if there's very little about the deity to conflict with the belief in such. Just an all knowing, all caring, perfect deity that has no purpose in existing.

The believe justifies itself. The ultimate in sophistry. You believe because he exists. And that he is unknowable and his reasons are beyond us fits as well.
Anything written in that POS buybull is evil and is to be IGNORED AND MOCKED!!!!!
SW-User
I like the bible. It's hilarious.
badminton · 61-69, MVIP
I looked up several versions of Corinthians 6:9. those translations read "nor [b]sexually immoral[/b]", not homosexual.

Ancient peoples did not have the modern concept of sexual orientation. Certain sexual acts were considered immoral or prohibited.

Corinthians was Paul's epistle to the Christians in Corinth. He was criticizing them for immoral practices. He was mad at the Corinthians because he felt they were rude and disrespectful to him when he visited them.
@badminton Yes, much depends upon translation and context. St Paul obviously had no idea that he was writing words that a developing Church would eventually declare "holy/sacred/inspired/infallible". He actually believed that "the end" was imminent ("we who are alive at His coming" as he also wrote - but the end did not come)
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@badminton Yes, it seems rather dishonest to translate "arsenokoitai" as "homosexuals" in the modern sense of sexual orientation, when no such concept existed in the ancient world. Paul was likely condemning a number of Ancient Greek sexual practices, including pederasty (why single out homosexuals rather than pederasts?) which was a normal part of Greek society at the time.
Carissimi · 70-79, F
If you take all those listed, it means most of the population of the planet. Just the most innocent of us have idolized someone when we were teenagers. I think this is just covering all bases, and letting us know that no one is worthy of the Kingdom of God, but there is a “get out” card: Jesus. That’s for those who believe this, it doesn’t mean I do, I’m just explaining it from an intellectual standpoint.
@Carissimi this is a way more philosophical view.

So glad some see the meaning behind the words as a whole, and not as a literal translation.
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You mean the book that has 50,000 errors and Biblical contradictions? Mmmkay
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@stratosranger Which proves you can't run a search engine. That still does not prove that record is an error. You do know what an error is don't you?
You’ve deflected again proving you’ve got nothing. Dismissed. @hippyjoe1955
BlackNo1 · 26-30, M
@hippyjoe1955 [quote]Name an error please.[/quote]

Ezekiel 26:19 onwards. God prophesises that the Babylonian King, Nebuchadnezzar II, would ruin the city of Tyre. It says:

[quote] I will bring you to a [b]horrible end[/b] and you will be no more. You will be sought, but [b]you will never again be found[/b], declares the Sovereign Lord.”[/quote]

Except... it never happened. In fact, after a 13 year siege, Babylonian forces were never able to set foot in the City of Tyre, they could only reach mainland Ushu. People like to say "well, yeah, but Alexander the Great managed to take Tyre 100's years later", which is true, but that raises two issues: 1) Ezekiel 26:7 specifically states it would be Nebuchadnezzar and his forces who raise Tyre, and 2) Tyre wasn't destroyed, but was in fact restored by the Romans not long after. Tyre grew in size (both in populace and actual land mass due to sediment build-up) and became wealthy again under Roman rule (thus, not meeting a "horrible end").

Tyre is still a city today - it is considered to be one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. How does that square with God's prophecy? It doesn't. God, and by extension The Bible, were wrong.
This, to me, looks more of an attempt to criticize the Bible. Why single out homosexuality? What did Jesus say to the crowd, when a woman was caught in adultery? He said, "You who have no sin, cast the first stone." None could do it. They were just as guilty of sin.

God doesn't categorize sin. Humans do. Sin is sin, to God. All sin separates us from God, regardless of what it is. That's the point. God hates sin, because it keeps us separated from Him, until it is confessed and repented of. He hates sin, but loves the people, themselves. God loves [u]all[/u] people the same. And we're [i]all[/i] in need of salvation, not just some. John 3:16-17
@LadyGrace you're almost 80 and still brainwashed. That ridiculous book, written by and for males...to control everyone is SO anti-woman and free thinking...and you are still asleep
@fernie2 Shows you know nothing. And I'm proud of my age. 😉
Docdon23 · M
@fernie2 My belief is the Bible was written by humans and contains the values of the society at the time it was written...favoring men for sure. I do not say this to deny anyone their beliefs in God or spirituality or whatever. i would go further to believe that much of organized religion is the same--created by humans mostly men, to reflect their values, to control people, to offer solace to some...I consider myself a very spiritual person, but not in an organized institutional or scripted way. I was actually a strong church-goer considering being a minister, but too many humans frailties got in the way...too many who wanted to use religion for their own selfish needs...my religion is one of love, love for all others and all creatures and nature...with no artificial structures necessary.
Elessar · 26-30, M
Bible is also anti-capitalist, but its fanbase (especially the politically active part) quite conveniently doesn't really seem to care much about that.


In virtue of it, I think you can simply choose to ignore the parts where its homophobic as well, and go on with your day.

Or, if you choose to quit that stuff and return it to the library, make sure to put it back into the Fantasy section 🧙‍♂️😏
Eternity · 22-25, M
@Elessar this. People cherry pick the Bible so much it's crazy.

If the Bible is 100% true in its entirety then virtually every single one of us is going to hell
Elessar · 26-30, M
@Eternity Pretty much how I see it as well, that second paragraph especially
Lostinthe80s · 36-40, M
Nice Ché Jesus 👍
Lilymoon · F
It's been rewritten hundreds if not thousands of times. I don't put much stock into most of it.
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SW-User
The Bible is also against tattoos and clothing of mixed fibers, so better burn those cotton-poly blends.
romper69 · 51-55, M
No the bible was re-written and changed by people & groups that want to enforce their own personal view. It's been translated back and forth between various languages - old and new variations over centuries

Leviticus 18:22 was believed when translated to mean incest between men, Because as we know, male/female incest happens in the Old Testemant so it's OK with that

The actual translation of Corinthians is based on misinterpretation of two old Hebrew words which is believed to refer to people with weak morals (first English translation said weaklings not homosexuals) and also the violation of young boys.

Funny how some of those that "follow" the Bible will march and protest against homosexuality..but not so much adulterers, thieves, the greedy or drunks. It's almost as if they are bigoted or something 🤔
walabby · 61-69, M
@romper69 Ummm... I'm not big on the Bible and especially Paul, but Corinthians was actually originally written in Greek, not Hebrew...
romper69 · 51-55, M
@walabby 100% correct. Got my passages mixed up
MrSmooTh · 31-35, M
Yeah but there's no context to this. Leviticus was written to provide rules and guidelines for the Isrealites after they were delivered from slavery. This was probably included to ensure that the people continue to reproduce and grow the nation. As far as Paul's letter to the Corinthians, he was focused on the people living as an example of Christians to other religions. (Corinth was full of other cults and relgions at the time) He isn't necessarily saying if someone is gay they won't go to heaven. He is saying for these things not to take over your whole life and become your main identity. For instance if a group of Christians went around stealing all the time Christianity would be labelled as a religion of theives.
@MrSmooTh Paul put homosexuality in with liars, idolators, sexually immoral... Things that are never to be [i]Any[/i] part of Israelites' lives
1pebbles · 56-60, F
@MrSmooTh but who did Jesus hang out with…. Prostitutes, tax collectors, fishermen… the working class… He came to save the lost
MrSmooTh · 31-35, M
@1pebbles You're like so close to the point yet still missing it. Christianity is supposed to include everyone. So if they got labelled as any one thing it would deter a lot of people from it altogether.
SW-User
This seems to be the best use for the Bible

Personally I see the Bible as the work of human beings. The only "revelation" I acknowledge is our Cosmos, [i]any[/i] part of which [i]can[/i] potentially reveal insights into its "meaning". Giving pre-eminence to anything at all, and insisting upon it, will bring with it the dangers all too apparent in the history of religion.

Having said that, there is the simplistic Biblical literalism of the Protestant fundamentalist and there is the more nuanced understanding of "inspiration" found in the Catholic Church, as expressed in Vatican II:-

[i]However, since God speaks in Sacred Scripture through men in human fashion, the interpreter of Sacred Scripture, in order to see clearly what God wanted to communicate to us, should carefully investigate what meaning the sacred writers really intended, and what God wanted to manifest by means of their words.

To search out the intention of the sacred writers, attention should be given, among other things, to "literary forms." For truth is set forth and expressed differently in texts which are variously historical, prophetic, poetic, or of other forms of discourse. The interpreter must investigate what meaning the sacred writer intended to express and actually expressed in particular circumstances by using contemporary literary forms in accordance with the situation of his own time and culture. For the correct understanding of what the sacred author wanted to assert, due attention must be paid to the customary and characteristic styles of feeling, speaking and narrating which prevailed at the time of the sacred writer, and to the patterns men normally employed at that period in their everyday dealings with one another.

But, since Holy Scripture must be read and interpreted in the sacred spirit in which it was written, no less serious attention must be given to the content and unity of the whole of Scripture if the meaning of the sacred texts is to be correctly worked out. The living tradition of the whole Church must be taken into account along with the harmony which exists between elements of the faith. It is the task of exegetes to work according to these rules toward a better understanding and explanation of the meaning of Sacred Scripture, so that through preparatory study the judgment of the Church may mature. For all of what has been said about the way of interpreting Scripture is subject finally to the judgment of the Church, which carries out the divine commission and ministry of guarding and interpreting the word of God.[/i]
Rhode57 · 56-60, M
I am against the bible .Its a load of rubbish written by mad men who have absolutely no proof of anything they say its one big fairy tale .What ever happened to all those poor bastards that lived before christianity did they all go to hell for having their own gods .No they went the same place we all go .If you want to believe in the bible fair enough but dont shove it in my face .
I'm not against it. I just do what's best for me and let others do what's best for them. @Rhode57
I can't blame you for not wanting it shoved in your face. If you don't believe you don't believe. No one can force you. And it's not your fault. You've done nothing wrong. It's just how you feel.@Rhode57
People should respect that and not bully you about it.
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spjennifer · 56-60, T
@KlonB You really do have to stop being so jealous of me, why don't you just come out of your closet? More often than not, the most rabid homophobes like you turn out to be as gay as it gets 🤪
Captainjackass · 31-35, M
The bibles against a lot of stuff and also a guy spoke to a burning bush while sounds like an awesome trip.
Theyitis · 36-40, M
As a Christian it’s so frustrating to see all these replies that either fully agree with the post or that just say the Bible is full of shit. It’s a false binary. If you study the Bible in full context, it does [i]not[/i] condemn committed, loving, homosexual relationships between consenting adults.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
Actually the New Testament is not against homosexuality. It simply says that if you want to be a Christian and enter the Kingdom of Heaven you must give up your homosexual practices. If you are not a Christian and you don't want to enter the Kingdom then do as you please to your own detriment.
eMortal · M
Most religions allow sex only within a marriage between a man and a women. So even sex between 2 single heterosexuals is a sin. Gay people shouldn't feel specially targeted.
Lostinthe80s · 36-40, M
Well, if he bible says don't do it lying down with a man, then do it sitting or standing 🤷🏻‍♂️
Zingastar · 31-35, F
kodiac · 22-25, M
I use a copy to prop up the couch with a missing leg ,i find it very uplifting 🤷‍♂️
Peaceandnamaste · 26-30, F
Ruth and Naomi loved each other they were more than friends.
SW-User
Who the hell cares🤷🏾‍♂️ I’m tired of seeing posts about the Bible on here
Muldoon · 56-60, M
It's part of who they are. I'm not against it.
SatanBurger · 36-40, F
Don't care what long dead sheep herders say.
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@Alison
Some people seem to miss the message in it.
Alison · 18-21, F
@pillowprincess yeah just let people do thier thing
@Alison 👍🏻
AbbySvenz · F
This is also the book that says the world was created in six days, a snake talked a woman into eating some fruit, and that a pair of all the animals in the world fit on a boat smaller than the Titanic, which floated around for nearly a year after the world was flooded (by the way, where did all [i]that[/i] water go..?)
I look at homosexuality like the other things the Bible says. I wouldn't steal anyway....and I wouldn't kill anyway....and I don't worship any idols anyway....and I'm not homosexual. So I don't find anything to argue with the Bible about.
Human1000 · M
That's a pretty old book. Slavery wasn't condemned at the time, either.
SW-User
a hot gay man could take the homophobia away from these religious ppl tbh
SW-User
@Elessar 24?! LMAO
spjennifer · 56-60, T
@Elessar More often than not,the most rabid homophobes turn out to be as gay as it gets, want to bet he was on his knees getting fucked too!
@Elessar That is not at all uncommon
Sazzio · 31-35, M
Wow! Never knew it says the actual Homo word in the Bible. Also by "Lie" I depicted it as "not telling the truth" at first.
walabby · 61-69, M
The Song of Solomon has David having greater love for Jonathon than for a woman...?
Harriet03 · 41-45, F
@walabby He also hung out with 11 long haired dudes in colourful robes! 🤷‍♀️
DCarey · 46-50, M
It's your decision to reject God. He gave you free will. It's not a smart decision, but yours nonetheless.
walabby · 61-69, M
Maybe Leviticus is saying that Lesbians should stick with their own gender?? XD
BlackNo1 · 26-30, M
Yeah, but the Bible is [i]for[/i] slavery, so I think we're cool to ignore most of what it says.
Tracos · 51-55, M
Lying is wrong

But why should anybody tell a woman different lies then men?
Entwistle · 56-60, M
The Bible is a book of irrelevancies in today's world.
Follow it at your peril.
Religious ethics are intended to evaluate oneself, not others.
So many whiney ass Christian homophobes. Lol pieces of sh*t.
ZashaKitty · 26-30, F
I dont believe in a god and all that so to me I think when the bible was actually wrote, people at that time were dying a lot younger in age and they needed and wanted people to procreate and the bible saying they are against homosexuality is because that means less procreation
that is my theory on it anyway. Now I think it is more used to push peoples homophobic beliefs
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Budwick · 70-79, M
I agree.
The Bible is against homosexuality.

 
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