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Little consensus exists within any Christian group on the topic of homosexuality. Though many churches have official positions on the subject, far more nuanced opinions and beliefs can be found within most denominations.

Central to the controversy is how churches interpret the Bible.

Those who lean toward a more literal interpretation of the Bible often see homosexuality as incompatible with Christian teachings. They point to Bible verses which reference and condemn same-sex behavior and Biblical depictions of marriage as between men and women.

Those who have a more liberal interpretation of Scripture point out that the Bible does not reference homosexual relationships as we know them today.

They often remind people that the central message of Christianity is not about homosexuality, but about love. They point out Jesus never mentioned homosexuality and the parts of the Bible that do are few and far between. Pew Forum lists official positions within major church bodies and other religious groups on homosexuality.

You can see them here: http://pewforum.org/docs/?DocID=291

 


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jose21 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 3:28 PM:

" I don't really care either, gay or not, as long as you're a good person. treat people the right way, obey the law, live your life the way you want to live it.

Nor do I care what the churches opinion is on a certain topic. I'm not 8, I can determine what is right or wrong on my own, I don't need to be preached to by people that believe a man rose from the dead and that dinosaurs never existed. "

ricknkim wrote on Sep 2, 2008 1:07 PM:

" Another attempt to force an overly-liberal agenda on the masses and a poorly written one at that. My take on it is if you're gay, so what? I don't agree with it as a chosen lifestyle but am also a believer that it is between them and their maker. However, I am growing tired of Hollywood and our politicians pushing their agenda of "acceptance & promotion of all things gay" and the negative backlash people feel for simply stating that they disagree with homosexuality. Be gay but don't force me subscribe to it. "

jose21 wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:18 PM:

" Realist - I agree. This just seems like a pointless story, who cares about the churches view of homosexuality? Obviously they're not for it. "

realist wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:36 AM:

" How difficult would it have been for the people responsible for this series to pick up a phone and call a local priest and some ministers to get the official positions of their respective branches of Christianity? Is the SC afraid it would have gotten opposing points of view?
This is the most amateurishly written series of articles I have seen in the SC in a long time. But it's perfect for the New Age PC feel good world of journalism. We have no new facts but we sure have a warm and fuzzy feeling. 'scuse me while I go to an Obama rally. "

kevin h. wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:24 AM:

" What's this, Homosexual day? "


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