homosexuality a sin?

[RedDragon94]

in orthodox christianity homosexuality is consider a sin. why? in orthodox christianity sex is considered unholy if it's only for pleasure. a man and a woman having sex for fun is a sin and the couple is considered sinners. sex isn't unholy ONLY if it's for having babies. a gay couple can't have children. so they have sex only for fun. but having sex for fun is a sin. a homosexual and a heterosexual both should refrain from having sex for fun and the church is happy.

Just wondering, what makes homosexuality not sin?

If it is simply because two people love each other then what about polyamory? What if multiple people love each other, and is that healthy?

 

[David T]

Sin is invented nonsense.

The only bad comes from harming others unnecessarily.

Two consenting adults, whether they be gay or straight, engaging in sex within the privacy of their own home harms no one.

That's a rather orthodox interpretation of isn't it? Why do you allow the church to interpret for you? i mean, it is distinctly possible the topic is true and the church has zero clue!!! I would say a simple scan of history, without opinions of others cluttering it up, would indicate what I am saying emperically. History is not the opinions of historians, as much as we tend to be brainwashed (taught) into believing. history are the actual actions in real time. You are right the opinions of church are nonsense In regards to sin. Therefore the topic is not dependent upon the opinion of church but independent of the church.

 

[Kemosloby]

In the Bible Paul instructs married couples to have regular sex, and not for the purpose of making babies. Sex is not a sin.

 

[Skwim]

Heck, If god had his way nobody would ever have sex.

1 Corinthians 7:1-3
It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.
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Which is pretty odd considering how he built us. Reproductive plumbing, clitorises, and all.

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[Mister Silver]

Heck, If god had his way nobody would have ever have sex.

1 Corinthians 7:1-3
It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.
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Which is pretty odd considering how he built us. Reproductive plumbing, clitorises, and all.

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Also defeating the purpose of "be fruitful and multiply". Unless, he was talking about math.

 

[Skwim]

Also defeating the purpose of "be fruitful and multiply". Unless, he was talking about math.

 

[Unveiled Artist]

If children and marriage had nothing to do with it, I wonder what would make some types of sex a sin and other types are not between two healthy, healthy minded, consenting adults.

 

[Enoch07]

in orthodox christianity homosexuality is consider a sin. why? in orthodox christianity sex is considered unholy if it's only for pleasure. a man and a woman having sex for fun is a sin and the couple is considered sinners. sex isn't unholy ONLY if it's for having babies. a gay couple can't have children. so they have sex only for fun. but having sex for fun is a sin. a homosexual and a heterosexual both should refrain from having sex for fun and the church is happy.

It was originlly considered a sin because sex was meant for reproducing. Homosexuality is counter productive to what God commanded.

Genesis 9:7

7 And you, be ye fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein.

That being said, it is a sin. But I think peoples understanding, or lack thereof, blew this sin way out of proportion. I agree that yes it is a sin, but it amounts to about the equivalency of masturbation.

As my psychology 101 teacher used this to introduce his class it always stuck with me. "Good morning folks! There are only 2 types of people in this world. Those that masturbate, and liars. Which are you?" So basically whether your straight or homosexual your guilty of the same sin in my opinion! Because i am "not a liar" according to my psych prof. So stop hating on each other and lets cooperate to solve actual pressing matters.

 

[McBell]

If children and marriage had nothing to do with it, I wonder what would make some types of sex a sin and other types are not between two healthy, healthy minded, consenting adults.

The whims of your chosen deity...

 

[Skwim]

In the Bible Paul instructs married couples to have regular sex, and not for the purpose of making babies. Sex is not a sin.

But it is something god would rather have us not engage in.

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[Brickjectivity]

I think this thread is one too many. There are about twenty such threads already, and one was made only a few weeks ago. Homosexuality is not a sin in the Bible, but sex between males is forbidden for Jews and possibly for Christians. It gets complicated, so you should read other threads. There are short books about it, too. If you want to live in a Biblical way you cannot have a lot of free time. You have a lot to do, and so you just don't really have time for more than everything the Bible gives you to do. You've got to eat, sleep, raise children, work, pray, do this, do that. Where things get confusing is that many people read small sections of the Bible and come to strange conclusions, and many people insist their conclusions are the only acceptable ones. Homosexuality is not particularly more forbidden than overeating, however some people will have you to think that homosexuality is going to bring God's wrath down in the form of natural disasters -- because they are ****ing ignorant.

 

[e.r.m.]

in orthodox christianity homosexuality is consider a sin. why? in orthodox christianity sex is considered unholy if it's only for pleasure. a man and a woman having sex for fun is a sin and the couple is considered sinners. sex isn't unholy ONLY if it's for having babies. a gay couple can't have children. so they have sex only for fun. but having sex for fun is a sin. a homosexual and a heterosexual both should refrain from having sex for fun and the church is happy.

Does eastern orthodox christianity follow the Bible or do they just expect us to follow their teachings?

 

[Deeje]

The whims of your chosen deity...

If he is a true deity, then he doesn't have whims...he has laws...and if you break them, he will not be inclined to want to reward you because such rewards are reserved for those who respect that he means what he says.

He will never turn a blind eye to disobedience and he will never see personal preferences as an excuse to justify sin.

 

[DavidFirth]

Homosexuality is defined as sin by the Holy Spirit who spoke through the Apostle Paul:

1 Corinthians 6:9
Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men


God defines homosexuality is a sin. It doesn't matter what I think, it matters what God thinks.

It is also defined as sin in Old Testament scriptures.

You either accept that as fact or you don't.

 

[e.r.m.]

In the Bible Paul instructs married couples to have regular sex, and not for the purpose of making babies. Sex is not a sin.

Yup.

 

[Scott C.]

Here's what the LDS Church has to say about marriage, sex, and procreation:

Children are one of the greatest blessings in life, and their birth into loving and nurturing families is central to God’s purposes for humanity. When husband and wife are physically able, they have the privilege and responsibility to bring children into the world and to nurture them. The decision of how many children to have and when to have them is a private matter for the husband and wife.

God has a plan for the happiness of all who live on the earth, and the birth of children in loving families is central to His plan. The first commandment He gave to Adam and Eve was to “be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth” (Genesis 1:28). The scriptures declare, “Children are a heritage of the Lord” (Psalms 127:3). Those who are physically able have the blessing, joy, and obligation to bear children and to raise a family. This blessing should not be postponed for selfish reasons.Sexual relations within marriage are not only for the purpose of procreation, but also a means of expressing love and strengthening emotional and spiritual ties between husband and wife.Husband and wife are encouraged to pray and counsel together as they plan their families. Issues to consider include the physical and mental health of the mother and father and their capacity to provide the basic necessities of life for their children.Decisions about birth control and the consequences of those decisions rest solely with each married couple. Elective abortion as a method of birth control, however, is contrary to the commandments of God.

 

[Skwim]

Homosexuality is defined as sin by the Holy Spirit who spoke through the Apostle Paul:

1 Corinthians 6:9
Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men

God defines homosexuality is a sin. It doesn't matter what I think, it matters what God thinks.

It is also defined as sin in Old Testament scriptures.

You either accept that as fact or you don't.

What I find interesting is that according to some versions of the Bible just having characteristics that are more often associated with females will keep one from getting into heaven. What's that all about?

1 Corinthians 6:9 (NASB)
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals,​

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[oldbadger]

1 Corinthians 6:9 (NASB)
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals,.​

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Fortunately several Creeds, Denominations and Churches are accepting Gays, Supporting Gay Partnerships and even Supprting Gay marriage.

May Christian Churches who Love increase, and may self-righteous judgemental Christian Churches collapse.

 

[Grandliseur]

in orthodox christianity homosexuality is consider a sin. why? in orthodox christianity sex is considered unholy if it's only for pleasure. a man and a woman having sex for fun is a sin and the couple is considered sinners. sex isn't unholy ONLY if it's for having babies. a gay couple can't have children. so they have sex only for fun. but having sex for fun is a sin. a homosexual and a heterosexual both should refrain from having sex for fun and the church is happy.

At times church teachings are from satan. The ones who teach such things may be damned.
The Bible by scripture shows that sex for enjoyment is the will of God:

Proverbs 5:
15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, And running waters out of thine own well. 16 Should thy springs be dispersed abroad, And streams of water in the streets? 17 Let them be for thyself alone, And not for strangers with thee. 18 Let thy fountain be blessed; And rejoice in the wife of thy youth. 19 As a loving hind and a pleasant doe, Let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; And be thou ravished always with her love.​

All kinds of immorality are equally forbidden: adultery, fornication, bestiality, and homosexuality. It matter not which you do, all carry a penalty.

The ones who forbid to marry and forbid sex with your married mate are damned ones. They teach satanic things.

 

[Rise]

in orthodox christianity homosexuality is consider a sin. why?

We are explicitly told it's a sin at multiple points in the Bible.

in orthodox christianity sex is considered unholy if it's only for pleasure. a man and a woman having sex for fun is a sin and the couple is considered sinners.

That idea is not found anywhere in the Bible.
As long as they are married.