Should Homosexuality be Sinful and punishable by eternity in Hell or even Human law?
22 You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination."
This is an excerpt from the new testament (ESV).
I personally believe to each their own, even if you believe in the Judeo-Christian God. If you do not perceive it as "sinful" then sinful it is not. However, certain countries beleive in punishing homosexuality by-law. Should this be permitted?
Yes or No
Yes
Side Score: 6
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No
Side Score: 19
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WE don't get to "decide" what is or is not a sin. That being said, I have no problem with homosexuals as long as they shut up about it (why the need to mention or imply every 5 minutes that they are gay?). I honestly feel, as far as it being a "sin"; that you don't have to answer to me at all, so quit asking my opinion of the subject. (I also feel that this is why so many outspoken g/l/t/b people are atheist. The fear of repercussions.) In summation, you have to answer to God for what you do; not me. So my opinion is just as valid as yours, and doesn't matter one tinker's damn in the end. Side: yes
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It's an abomination to punish people for being who they are, when they are not hurting anyone. It is a fair snap-shot of modern society that a question like this could be asked. Those that wish to punish people for being that over which they have no control are the ones that should be punished, for it is their actions that are immoral, ignorant, evil and bigoted. The ritualistic persecution of homosexuals is indicative of the lingering stigma of religion. If the question is about it's being sinful or not, then I'd say it is a foregone conclusion that if you prescribe to a particular dogma that you must view it as such, as to not is to disobey the word of your God, and if you are willing to say,"well that part isn't right" then you should just question why you are devoted to your beliefs altogether. Side: No
Is it an abomination to punish people who are by their very nature murderers liars slanderers thieves? No then it is not an abomination to punish someone for any sin. Homosexuality as far as the actual acts of sex and what not is always sinful. Heterosexuals may participate in such activity only in marriage otherwise it is sinful. That being said it is not mans place to judge but rather God will judge when Jesus returns. So no not punishable by mans law but still punishable by hell. Side: Not our decision
"Is it an abomination to punish people who are by their very nature murderers liars slanderers thieves?" These actions all destabilize society in quantifiable ways. These actions cause the victim to suffer needlessly. The worst thing homosexuality does is make people uncomfortable. As a little tip, you probably won't be as uncomfortable with it if you don't spend unnecessary time thinking about it. That's how I treat top 40 rap. "That being said it is not mans place to judge but rather God will judge when Jesus returns. So no not punishable by mans law but still punishable by hell." While I will grant that my life would be more pleasant if more Christians thought like this, it doesn't seem very useful, does it? Are you implying that the murderers, liars, slanderers and thieves should not be punished by man either? Side: No
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It's from the Old Testament. The New Testament attacks lesbians. Now, I have no opinion on how religions should be, or, at least, enough of an opinion to demand change, but as for human law, there's nothing wrong with homosexuality and there should be no negative repercussions for being gay. To me, it seems that people who are raised to just dislike gays all of a sudden need justification for it... in a civilized society, they can't. This pisses them off, causing legislation that is unjust (Defense of Marriage Act and the outlaw of gay adoptions in many states). Side: No
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Harm a human,and harm Jesus.Hell is the death of the unrepentant soul that does. Wherever gets that end result in the choice of whoever,and whoever wants to supersede God in carrying out judgment is going to be condemn even as they condemn. That means it is not wise to condemn a human at all.That means leave the homosexuals alone,and let them have sex without guilt even as Adam and Eve were without guilt. Side: No
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