Etritonakin
Well-Known Member
From a biblical perspective....
The underlying issue with all sin (sin is the transgression of the law) is one of maintaining order throughout eternity. Persons must act according to laws which benefit all -and which do not destroy that which has been and will be created.
Though the principles behind all of the commandments will always apply, it is interesting to note that some of what is considered sin now will not be an issue later due to a change in situation -a change in the creation.
If we did not have gender -did not procreate as we do now -which will be the case when made immortal -things such as marriage, adultery, fornication, etc., would not even exist as issues -though the principles of appropriateness and faithfulness will always be important issues.
From Adam and Eve (not commenting on anything which may have preceded them on Earth) God made distinct males and females who were to multiply and produce many children who were to eventually become gods -to eventually be given "glorious" bodies with extreme creative power and allowed to create throughout/inhabit the universe. Our human state is a temporary initial state in that process
God did not intend for the world to be as it is now -though he did intend to allow it for experience if necessary -and it could have been much better if humans continued under his government -which included his ability to maintain the creation. It is likely that he knew they would not do so -and he gave humans over to their own choices, and whatever might happen to the creation.
Giving humans over to their choices and happenstance included corruption of humans themselves (health/developmental issues, etc.) -including issues with distinct genders.
The law is intended for two distinct genders -and any gray area concerning application of the law would be due to some type of actual intersexuality (which may possibly include not-so-apparent issues just as the more apparent issues with genitalia -though such are often assumed without proof) -which is not the same as a distinct male or female desiring to have sex with someone of the same sex -which absolutely does not require that one be "born that way".
The main reason for requiring a monogamous, committed male/female relationship is that it is the ideal situation in which to raise children.
That is not to say children cannot be raised successfully otherwise -though they would not have the benefit of a male and female who are actually their parents, but there is also the matter of their future after this life -and considering the law of God is definitely important for that.
The bottom line is that God needs to know that his law -however it may apply throughout eternity -will be considered and adhered to by individuals.
Allowing millions or billions to become immortal who act in a lawless manner would produce eternal conflict and misery.
The underlying issue with all sin (sin is the transgression of the law) is one of maintaining order throughout eternity. Persons must act according to laws which benefit all -and which do not destroy that which has been and will be created.
Though the principles behind all of the commandments will always apply, it is interesting to note that some of what is considered sin now will not be an issue later due to a change in situation -a change in the creation.
If we did not have gender -did not procreate as we do now -which will be the case when made immortal -things such as marriage, adultery, fornication, etc., would not even exist as issues -though the principles of appropriateness and faithfulness will always be important issues.
From Adam and Eve (not commenting on anything which may have preceded them on Earth) God made distinct males and females who were to multiply and produce many children who were to eventually become gods -to eventually be given "glorious" bodies with extreme creative power and allowed to create throughout/inhabit the universe. Our human state is a temporary initial state in that process
God did not intend for the world to be as it is now -though he did intend to allow it for experience if necessary -and it could have been much better if humans continued under his government -which included his ability to maintain the creation. It is likely that he knew they would not do so -and he gave humans over to their own choices, and whatever might happen to the creation.
Giving humans over to their choices and happenstance included corruption of humans themselves (health/developmental issues, etc.) -including issues with distinct genders.
The law is intended for two distinct genders -and any gray area concerning application of the law would be due to some type of actual intersexuality (which may possibly include not-so-apparent issues just as the more apparent issues with genitalia -though such are often assumed without proof) -which is not the same as a distinct male or female desiring to have sex with someone of the same sex -which absolutely does not require that one be "born that way".
The main reason for requiring a monogamous, committed male/female relationship is that it is the ideal situation in which to raise children.
That is not to say children cannot be raised successfully otherwise -though they would not have the benefit of a male and female who are actually their parents, but there is also the matter of their future after this life -and considering the law of God is definitely important for that.
The bottom line is that God needs to know that his law -however it may apply throughout eternity -will be considered and adhered to by individuals.
Allowing millions or billions to become immortal who act in a lawless manner would produce eternal conflict and misery.
