tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post2030906691423239801..comments2023-10-24T07:03:42.942-05:00Comments on vtmbottomline: MY PROBLEM WITH HOMOSEXUALS_____and the people who hate them!Paul Burlesonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-85647446464571537662012-08-28T09:32:16.528-05:002012-08-28T09:32:16.528-05:00Bro.Paul,
Your "slippery slope" analogy...Bro.Paul,<br /><br />Your "slippery slope" analogy is so true. A few years ago,in my church, we were having a spirited debate over whether or not women and divorced men were qualified to serve as deacons. Later, a dear panic stricken lady came to my office and said "If we allow this, the next thing you know we will have gays and lesbians in our church." I was floored by that statement. The debate eventually caused a split in our church. The majority of the people who left were the very people I was trying to defend, women and divorced individuals. <br /><br />For the life of me I cannot understand why we are so afraid to engage in honest dialogue of such issues. <br /><br />The issue of homosexuality is complex, to say the least. In my years of study concerning the issue I have come to the conclusion that there are at least three reasons a person might engage in homosexual bahavior. One is genetic. Second is environmental and third is situational. Even though all lead to the same behavior, the root cause is drastically different. IMHO Paul's rebuke in Romans is aimed at those who willing abandoned their natural desire to experiement with homosexuality. I would assign that the the "situational category". I have no sympathy for them, as I have no sympathy for those in our Penal system who engage in such behavior.<br /><br />However, how do you tell someone who is genetically predisposed that it is unnatural for them to feel the way they naturally feel? These are the folks who deserve our compassion. <br /><br />The scripture also condems stealing. However, there is a huge difference between someone who shoplifts for the thrill of it and a starving person who steals to satisfy his hunger. <br /><br />Again, it is a complex issue. The first step toward resolution is a willingness to engage in honest dialogue. Thank you for doing jsut that. <br /><br />OTCOff The Cuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00630768359355117670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-75408932588526123692012-08-28T05:11:47.028-05:002012-08-28T05:11:47.028-05:00The B B B than the B,
I'm not familiar with t...The B B B than the B,<br /><br />I'm not familiar with that. I'll be sure and check it out.Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-31400820581643040302012-08-27T17:18:06.155-05:002012-08-27T17:18:06.155-05:00Thank you!
I have worked professionally (former...Thank you! <br /><br />I have worked professionally (formerly as a teacher and as a more recently as a receptionist) with several homosexual co-workers, and when they actually opened up to me about their life experiences, it hurt me to see how much they have been hurt and abused over their very identity. <br /><br />No wonder many homosexuals are not interested in finding their worth and identity in Christ- He has been badly badly represented to them.<br /><br /> Have you seen "Lord save us from your followers"? It's on netflix I believe- not sure how much of it is on youtube. An eye-opener.The Blog bites better than the Bullet.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05768775982264747802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-83148867177617005782012-08-26T18:42:50.204-05:002012-08-26T18:42:50.204-05:00Aussie J,
One time you called me "Barnabas.&...<br />Aussie J,<br /><br />One time you called me "Barnabas." Well, you are a double-order of "Barnabas. Thanks!!Paul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605099.post-25426924686324021032012-08-26T15:58:00.835-05:002012-08-26T15:58:00.835-05:00Paul,
You have no idea how this article warmed my...Paul,<br /><br />You have no idea how this article warmed my heart. If the body in which I live could take the strain, I'd be jumping up and down with joy, about a brother in Christ, erstwhile known as "pastor", who is understanding God's great Grace, and doing so GRACIOUSLY (even when there's steam coming out of his ears).<br /><br />I'm sure you realize that those holey (the spelling is what I meant)who do the finger pointing at "dirty sinners" are using an old diversionary tactic to keep their own, and others, attention away from their own miserable sinfulness.<br /><br />It's good to remember that these holey people are what the old saying declares,"so heavenly minded they are of no earthly use", other than to turn people away from the One whom they purport to represent.<br /><br />I use the term "holey" because there's something specious about their claim.<br /><br />Paul! Good on yer mate. You're a real bottler! And full of grace! Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.com