What Does The Bible Say About Homosexuality?

That this article compares tolerance of homosexuality to tolerance of smoking speaks volumes. A cancerous bad smell.

I understand your point but more directly it shows that the stand taken by Christains in support of what the Bible teaches about this subject is not unreasonable.

Your support of what you interpret that the Bible teaches about this subject is reasonable.

Funny debate going on in one of my FB feeds. Whole bunch of Christian gays insisting that homosexuality wasn't even a concept when the bible was written, so the bible doesn't say anything against homosexuality.

I'm not interpreting the Bible as I see it, that would be unreasonable. But the article shows how Christians can retain and express their beliefs in a sound and reasonable manner. Also, the Scriptures speak for themselves. The effort must be made for us to allow emotion to cloud things making it impossible for us to see and be willing to accept the other persons viewpoint.

given the literally hundreds of translations and thousands of interpretations, it's kind of hard to believe it's all that straightforward

So true, many want to claim the title of being Christian while living as they choose. That is something the Bible clearly does not allow, especially when it comes to what it teaches on homosexuality. 2 Timothy 3:5 shows even in the days of the apostles people behaved in a way contrary to their claim of be Christians.

therés nothing clear about the Bible

so many internal contradictions before you even get into translation issues

Well, when a serious comparison is done across the many translations in existence, it becomes clear that it is that straight forward. For example, select any version of the Bible you feel comfortable with and examine the following texts:

Leviticus 18:22; 20:13 compare with Romans 1:26,27 and 1 Corinthians 6:9,10.

Ive found that what many thought were contradictions in the Bible were due to them not having all the facts on the matter. For example, what is an example of a item you list as a contradiction?

this is a fun starter piece

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2013/08/19/an-incredible-interactive-chart-of-biblical-contradictions/

which has a link to this terrific cross-reference site

http://bibviz.com

here's a sample from one line from the visual

http://bibviz.com/does-god-ever-tire-sab.html

marvellous little tool re contradictions and straight out lies

I like the results of this line as well

http://bibviz.com/was-jesus-the-first-to-rise-from-the-dead-sab.html


isn't technology fabulous!

Technology is indeed awesome. And that is a great subject because the Bible show that Jesus was in fact not the first person to be resurrected. Please note 1 Kings 17:17-24; 2 Kings 4:32-37; 13:20, 21.

that's from the link

(where there are yes and no answers)

I took a look at it. There was much to consider but for the sake of typing space lets focus on the account that involves King Saul in the book of Samuel. It is often mistaken that Samuel had been raised from the dead to speak with King Saul. But when digging a bit deeper it is revealed that this was in fact not Samuel who had been raised from the dead but one the wicked angels pretending to be Samuel. A clue to this is manifested in that at this point Saul no longer had an approved standing with God. Further evidence of his disapproval is his inquiring through a spirit medium, a practice that God clearly condemns with the penalty being death at 1 Chronicles 10:13.

That something is in the bible does attribute it 'reason'.
I *might* have more respect for biblical arguments if people actually preached and followed it literally. Half the old testament is forgotten, with passages picked as trump cards when no other logical reason is available. There is logical objection to smoking because it is harmful. There is no logical reason for homosexual sex being wrong, what harm does it cause? The religious opponents just need to say "it's wrong because it is".

You believe a lot of funny stuff

Well, I'm sorry if I offended you. Actually the article just presents what the Bible says all on it's own. This is not meant as an attack upon anyone. Each person must chose for themselves. What is highlighted is that it is false religion, yes those who claim to be Christian, but by their conduct, actions and views prove false to their claim. They are the attackers.

True Christians, as Jehovah’s Witnesses strive to endeavor never attack or denigrate an individual or a group based on their choices. Even when we are defending our faith. I hope you take this to heart and see us as we truly are, not your enemy.

Christians and especially Watchtower slaves are the enemy. Their loony insistence on the fairy tales they call "scripture" have lead to centuries of untold misery and the deaths of millions, if not actually billions of people. Homosexuals in particular have been persecuted by christians.

Oh . . . but i forgot, JWs are different, right?