tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10512467.post110954100658701818..comments2023-07-15T02:18:38.947-07:00Comments on Contrarian Views: Contrarian View From the Pew: Gay GradationsDavid M. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15720778073616293157noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10512467.post-1110045381426551802005-03-05T09:56:00.000-08:002005-03-05T09:56:00.000-08:00Yes Buz, yes--big distraction!Yes Buz, yes--big distraction!IMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267268485213020773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10512467.post-1109703906296601592005-03-01T11:05:00.000-08:002005-03-01T11:05:00.000-08:00We look at some sins as harmful to the individual ...We look at some sins as harmful to the individual and others as harmful to society. In truth, all sin is harmful to the individual, and most is also harmful to society.<br /><br />Those who are trapped in a lifestyle of sin are to be pittied. Only those who revel in their sin are worthy of our condemnation.<br /><br />How do you help someone out of a controlling lifestyle? Well certainly, by disdain and condemnation (NOT!)<br /><br />Homosexuality is no different than alcoholism or drug addiction in that respect. After God has brought the person to the point where they realize that they are headed to damnation because of their lack of trust in Him, then the Holy Spirit convicts them of personal sin, and then they begin to look for a way out. We should be there to help them on that way out.<br /><br />Condemning a non-Christian because of their homosexuality (or alcoholism) is like telling a passenger on a sinking ship that his striped tie does not match his checkered shirt.<br /><br />Homosexuality does not send one to hell, nor will renouncing it send one to heaven. It has become the distraction of our generation.<br /><br />BuzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10512467.post-1109697287068711242005-03-01T09:14:00.000-08:002005-03-01T09:14:00.000-08:00No one is brave enough to comment here? Sisses you...No one is brave enough to comment here? Sisses you all are! Are you following my issues here? I am getting to this one David, but as you know, I have so much to say. I have not posted on this one yet, because I am setting the stage. It is a sensitive issue and I want to get it right. A short comment--yeah right :): Lets take it out of the homosexual thing. If a heterosexual who is not married has sex out of marriage, is it not sin? What about if it is just one time? What about they are making an attempt to lead a pure life, but they mess up? They are all the same--God does not distinguish. SO-because we all mess up at some time, in all areas, we are all sinners and should extend GRACE to ALL regardless of the severity of their sin!!!!IMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267268485213020773noreply@blogger.com