In Reply to: Re: I vote for accepting one another's individualities. posted by Jo on March 26, 2007 at 14:30:57:
You didn't get my point: lust in general doesn't last (also applying to heterosexuals)...that's pretty much in line with the epistle of John...which you might not have read for a long time...whether agapae is involved in homosexual relationships I allow myself to question.Agapae is God according to the epistle of John...sodom was judged...however has better chances then other cities, who rejected Jesus...which is just a reminder, to relativate sin as well.Paul was against homosexuality and Paul the apostle of Jesus, called by him.I cannot think of the possibility of Paul being in contradiction with Jesus nor God (agapae), pls show me where I erred on the basis of the Bible not other viewpoints!
Another greek word for love would be philae...something like friendship also...
As for your other points: I thought I made it clear, that it depends, whether someone wants to be in the CHRISTIAN church - emphasis - or not...there are many churches...those of scientology claim to be a church...oh well...then there are many who think to be Christians, but their works kind of deny it...TF or others come to mind...websites are full of claims, who thinks who is Christian or not....well, in my case I simply quoted what applies to fornication according to Paul & since he wasn't for homosexuality...see for that the letters to the Romans...I guess the same
applies to them, that means they shouldn't be tolerated in a well working church...that there are plenty of churches, who compromise - see
serial adultery through divorce etc. - is already
long time established...but I hope you are not arguing against the desire of people to align themselves with whomever they prefer?It could be, that some will go to court for that, claiming equal rights etc., but then I would disband as church...I mean, people should at least have the right to be open & close to whom they choose to be.
There are plenty of groups I wouldn't have a chance to be in - besides not wanting to be in...so what was your point?