HT to Tad DeLay for the article on "What The Bible Says About Homosexuality" here. Ted says this, "I came across this week that I found both very succinct and very well encompassing of the reasons many of us question our older assumptions about what the Bible says on homosexuality." i personally find this to be a thoughtful response and easy to digest. Of course, those who have already made their minds up about this topic will find holes at every turn and have a counter argument ready to go. Ted also posted on this topic here.
". . .One of the problems in the current debates is that those who view
any and all forms of homosexuality as a sin seem prepared to ignore
accepted exegetical approaches, and skew the Biblical record to fit in
with their own preconceived ideas. If we are ever going to be able to
respond appropriately to this issue, and engage in fruitful dialogue,
we must begin with an honest look and what the Bible does – and doesn’t
– say, without allowing personal preference to get in the way.
We all know the traditional approach to interpreting the verses that deal with homosexuality. Unfortunately, we have inherited bad interpretations from our prejudiced past. This would not be the only issue which Christians have had to rethink in recent times. We’ve had to confront our mistaken interpretations on issues such as anti-Semitism, slavery, racism, apartheid, the gifts of the Spirit and the role of women.
The only basis on which we can hope to retain truth is if we
are honest and diligent in our interpretations and applications of
Scripture. I’d like to suggest that we have some rethinking to do when
we look at the Biblical injunctions about homosexuality . . ."
- Roger Saner Graeme Codrington
