tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805190.post8479405812068948506..comments2024-03-01T07:35:49.740-08:00Comments on Come Reason's Apologetics Notes: Why Are Christians So Obsessed with Homosexuality?Lenny Espositohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04064209669748618955noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805190.post-83522019632615626782017-06-23T15:21:43.602-07:002017-06-23T15:21:43.602-07:00Yes, exactly! In fact, I have been wondering latel...Yes, exactly! In fact, I have been wondering lately why anyone would want his/her sexuality to be the main identifying feature/life-organizing principle/issue they constantly present to the world and obsess on. Thanks for directing me to that other article. (I'm thrilled to have found your blog btw!)From Helen's Perchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023941558942511412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805190.post-48857235282061414032017-06-23T13:59:22.927-07:002017-06-23T13:59:22.927-07:00Thanks for your comments, Helen. I believe it is e...Thanks for your comments, Helen. I believe it is equally wrong to pull hard to either side. All people are made in the image of God and must be seen first as human beings, then secondly in their actions and associations. I've written on it in this post: http://apologetics-notes.comereason.org/2017/02/the-problem-of-living-in-crotch-driven.html Lenny Espositohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04064209669748618955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805190.post-54283351378160699432017-06-23T13:17:00.203-07:002017-06-23T13:17:00.203-07:00Thank you for your perspective on this very thorny...Thank you for your perspective on this very thorny subject. I, too, have chosen to reject any inclination toward SSA, which easily could have de-railed my life and sent me off as a teenager on a tragic trajectory of obsession in order to justify myself...which I observe has happened to many, especially inside the church. Since then I have increasingly experienced what I would call the blind-siding of the church by a "gay agenda", both from the inside and the outside. We have been falling all over ourselves to either get on board and be seen as compassionate and accepting of LGBTQ lifestyles--or vociferously stand our ground and be counted as hostile to them. It is a no-win war that escalates the more we fight about it in the public forum. It is this in-house battle that is the most difficult for me, because, of course, we cannot (or should not) expect those *outside* the family of God to understand, let alone embrace, our understanding of what is God-honouring biblical sexual conduct--but we should find rest and support within the church family. If we *in-house* end up agreeing with the world's assessment of what is good and right (on almost any question of morality), heaven help us all. But--we're hell-bent on wanting to be considered both "correct" and "compassionate" in the public eye. So that explains (IMHO) why Christians are so in-your-face-obsessed with airing views on the subject, conflicting though they are. From Helen's Perchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023941558942511412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805190.post-35920464707213822422017-06-21T12:26:59.745-07:002017-06-21T12:26:59.745-07:00When ever the issue comes up I ask myself if I'...When ever the issue comes up I ask myself if I'm treating the issue with the same passion as heterosexual sin. I think there are instances when evangelicals will focus on another's sin instead of our own. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991951095304801595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805190.post-14242300348037529772017-06-21T12:26:57.328-07:002017-06-21T12:26:57.328-07:00When ever the issue comes up I ask myself if I'...When ever the issue comes up I ask myself if I'm treating the issue with the same passion as heterosexual sin. I think there are instances when evangelicals will focus on another's sin instead of our own. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991951095304801595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805190.post-77633206470051748842017-06-19T17:48:34.111-07:002017-06-19T17:48:34.111-07:00Beautiful Rob. Christ bless you. Beautiful Rob. Christ bless you. Krishnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17301347682106370490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805190.post-64008372559520593232014-05-03T18:59:19.497-07:002014-05-03T18:59:19.497-07:00Thanks so much, Rob. I really appreciate you!Thanks so much, Rob. I really appreciate you!Lenny Espositohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04064209669748618955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805190.post-57615812245143040332014-05-03T18:27:42.564-07:002014-05-03T18:27:42.564-07:00Hey Lenny!
Speaking as one who is a believer, yet...Hey Lenny!<br /> Speaking as one who is a believer, yet still dealing with same sex attraction (homosexuality) I can honestly say I have only once felt unwanted in a Christian meeting, most believers are very interested in hearing my testimony, and how to witness to the homosexual community with love.<br /><br /> I believe there are special promises for those who struggle with homosexual desires YET DO NOT GIVE IN to them, Our Lord Jesus I believe was speaking to that very subject in Matthew 19:11-12 When He said" “”Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given. For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others—and there are those who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”” Matthew 19:11-12 I choose to live like a eunuch, for the sake of the kingdom of heaven, knowing that I will never have children or a wife, I claim the promise to eunuch's found in Isaiah 56:4-5 "“For this is what the LORD says: I will bless those eunuchs who keep my Sabbath days holy and who choose to do what pleases me and commit their lives to me. I will give them—within the walls of my house— a memorial and a name far greater than sons and daughters could give. For the name I give them is an everlasting one. It will never disappear!” <br /><br />God bless you my dear brother in Christ! <br /><br />Rob Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085041487705641681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805190.post-6447994870338807972014-04-05T20:46:19.362-07:002014-04-05T20:46:19.362-07:00I'm going to push back here, Mike. I don't...I'm going to push back here, Mike. I don't know who specifically you are talking about so I can't comment on those people directly. There may be one or two who are overly-focused on this one issue. My post is about Christians in the culture in general, as that charge is usually made of the group.<br /><br />However, I do want you to think about one thing. Before WWII started, the English were obsessed with the possibility of Germans bombing them. It even began to paralyze the society--so much so that the Government created those "Keep Calm and Carry On" posters to try and encourage people to continue with their live. The English had good reason, though, to be obsessed. They know that they were in danger of attack and it could be devastating. With Christian photographers being sued, Christian bakers having their businesses crippled, Christian Innkeepers having to close their doors, and Christian adoption agencies being forced to not operate in states because if conscience, I think there is a reason you're seeing so much talk about it right now. it's pretty hard not to think about when your livelihood continues to be threatened.Lenny Espositohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04064209669748618955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6805190.post-7960966097810893392014-04-05T10:52:39.062-07:002014-04-05T10:52:39.062-07:00I beg to differ. I have known a lot Christians ove...I beg to differ. I have known a lot Christians over the years and those who describe themselves as serious about their faith are obsessed with homosexuality - not me asking them about it but them posting about it constantly on social media forums and talking in apocalyptic terms about it. Even if one accepts that those who are gay should be celibate, my experience of being around Christian communities isn't one of support and love but holding at arms length whilst trying to avoid engagement. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022383579240220900noreply@blogger.com