Romans 1:26-27:

The text reads (in the King James Version):

Romans 1:26-27: "For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet."

This passage is unique in that it is the only place in the Bible that refers to same-gender sexual behavior by women. Bennett Sims, the former Episcopal bishop of Atlanta, believes that these verses have done more to form Christians' negative opinion of homosexuality than any other single passage in the Bible. He writes: "For most of us who seriously honor Scripture these verses still stand as the capital New Testament text that unequivocally prohibits homosexual behavior. More prohibitively, this text has been taken to mean that even a same-sex inclination is reprehensible, so that a type of humanity known as 'homosexual' has steadily become the object of contempt and discrimination."

Different People see "their God" in many different ways.  I think a lot of Christians need to realize more that God is a loving God.  He is a forgiving God.  He's our "original father".  I don't think he would ever turn his back on his children.  (any of them).  He is the Father of all colors of people.  He expects you to follow all laws, his and the laws of the land.  Do I think he would ever turn his back on any of us?  I don't think so.  He might feel disappointed and ashamed of us for the way we treat each other and some of the things  we do.  Sometimes I'm ashamed of myself for coming across so judgemental and unaccepting.  Thank God that I am human, that God loves me and will forgive me with a little shake of his head that says he disapproves.

My brother told me once, to just imagine how much I love my own kids.  And that as much as I love my own kids, God loves us so much more than that.  God is not a pushy guy.  If you want to accept him in your life it's your decision.  I find myself doubting that God exists at times.  I also find myself seeing what goes on around me and what has been put in front of me when I need it most and I have no doubt that there is a God and He does love me.  No matter what.  He has been by my side through so many awful experiences and whether or not "coming out of those experiences" was my doing or not. I know that I was held up by something other than my own will.  He has put a lot of people in my path that shows me daily how to be a better person, a better mom, a better employee.  And I do thank God for the life I have, I just need to thank Him more often. 

Sigh...I can't help myself. Again a bible thumper has taken a couple of verses from a book to justify homophobia. If you continue on to read, Romans Chapter 2 begins "Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, to judge your neighbor; for in judging your neighbor, you condemn yourself; for even you who judge practice the same things yourself."

So if you interpret Chap 1:26-27 as being against homosexuality, then Chapter 2 says we're all "guilty". Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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SPAM PROTECTOR: LYAWA...which i have interpreted as..."LIAR....WA!!!"

Joty, I posted the piece of scripture without comment. I wasn't judging but you did.

"Again a bible thumper has taken a couple of verses from a book to justify homophobia" "So if you interpret Chap 1:26-27 as being against homosexuality"

I sorry for not explaining that when I post any scripture, it's for those that claim "Christian" whether or not they are a "pick and choose" or a  "conservative" Christian.

for the "Christian"  More of Romans Chpt. 1 without any judgmental comment. It does mention God's right to judge.

Verses 1-15 are more of an introduction so omitting them for the sake of brevity

16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

 17For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

 18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

 19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

 20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

 21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

 22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

 23And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and four footed beasts, and creeping things.

 24Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves:

 25Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

 26For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

 27And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet.

 28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

 29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,

 30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

 31Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:

 32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

, enjoy the Kool Aid,

stardust you stole this line from Hannity. This explains alot. haha You conservitive talk show junkies are guzzeling Kool aid .lol