Now on the topic of opening to homosexuality? Would I have a deacon or an elder as a homosexual?
NO
Though I'll still love the person but hate his sin, as the heavenly father would. If I kill, should the church not tell me this is wrong and punish me in a loving way, so that I stay, feeling loved.
Many ways to punish, not all physical force.
So I will welcome a homosexual to church, and show him where it says its wrong. Tell him of my testimony and my trials and what the Lord has done for me.
-Chris[/QUOTE Perhaps you have hit the nail on the head, you welcome him to the church, and show him where it says his behaviour is wrong. Your duty is then done, and it is up to him to decide what path he chooses to take. He is not your responsability.