The Road Less Traveled

[goal]

Some biblical principles like adultery verse judging seem to have different levels of affecting others. I rather be judged than have someone commit adultery against me. One seems more hurtful than the other and that is perhaps why we have more difficulty with one verse the other.

Yes Homosexuality is considered a sin, but many of these relationships are healthy and very considerate of other peoples feelings.

In my bible study, we discussed that God views a sin as a sin no matter what it is. I struggle with this concept.

[angelica]

Goal, I think that is a hard concept. The trouble is we tend to try and put God in a box, and understnd Him, rather than realizing that He is much greater than us. Remember the vision in Isiah about the corner of His robe filling the Temple. OK a metaphor, but in Job God asks Job, sarcastically if Job was there when the world was created.

We are dealing with something we don't understand, and a set of principles that are almost impossible to live by, and a love that is so intense we can't grasp it. We are redeemed by God's love for us, not by our own goodness.

Perhaps it is like with our own children. The little things they do can be as hurtful as the big things. Perhaps that is what it means: I don't know, I am not a theologian.

FWIW I have real trouble in thinking of homosexuality as sin. As you say, many live together in excellent and respectful relationships.

I guess I am a mystic: I haven't put my brain on hold, but recognise that are things we simply don't understand.

[BaseballAnnie]

WCW, You don't even want to start that [censored] here with me, on my thread.

Go do it somewhere else.

[inmyplace]

I am with you Annie.

And WCW, to answer your question, why accept them, because they too are children of God. (BTW, I am very conservative.)

[Lissie]

why accept them, because they too are children of God

Oh thank you IMP

I didn't want to respond while PMSing

[attorneytom]

Rock was gay ? hmm.. what about Doris ?

Inquiring Minds need to know.. something.. Hey BA !

Tom

[sofaraway]

Hey BA, you ever been to the imperial Fez down there? I am craving it badly this week......

[BaseballAnnie]

Hey, Boo, no, never been...is it good?

I'm not even sure I know where it is.

I am stuffed on New Orleans cuisine tonight.

There are too many choices here, I won't live long enough to eat at all the wonderful places I would like to eat at before I die or move...

Come down, we'll go.

[Lissie]

Hey, Boo

Awwwwwwwwww (sniff)

[sofaraway]

Imperial Fez is fantastic, it is in Buckhead on Peachtree.

You will need reservations, it is a fantastic morrocan place. No Shoes, eat with your hands, and belly dancers. The food is amazing, a little pricey, but amazing. It is a set menu, last time I was there it was $45 for an adult, but again, well worth it.

I may have to come down there, actually the kids and I were thinking about labor day weekend. So, ummmm we may just have to do that.

Ian