UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE AS AFFIRMING
There is no valid, Christian, biblical argument against same-sex relationships between consenting adults. - Jim Dant
Biblical writers were just in their condemnation of the same-sex practices of their day. Same-sex activities in their context were viewed as lustful excess or exploitative and abusive. Coercive and exploitative same-sex practices (pagan temple prostitution, pederasty, or high-status males coercing men of lower status) are destructive and sinful. Life-long same-sex unions of equal partners who are naturally same-sex attracted was not understandable or possible for individuals living in their culture or context. The science of sexual orientation and gender identity was simply not available. There are many examples of the Holy Spirit moving the church to better understandings and interpretations of Scripture (reconsidering gender hierarchies, racial hierarchies, etc.). The Holy Spirit is moving and guiding the church to reconsider the sexual hierarchies that has done nothing but led to Christianized homophobia, which is brutal and destructive.
THE "CLOBBER PASSAGES" AT A GLANCE
The following is a snapshot of the affirming view of Scripture. For more in depth study, please see our Resource Page.
The Old Testament Passages
Genesis 19 & Judges 19
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Leviticus 18:22 & Leviticus 20:13
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The New Testament Passages
Romans 1:26-27
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1 Corinthians 6:9 & 1 Timothy 1:10
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