| The_vagabond7 said: Claiming "technically they are right, but they shouldn't say it so loud" isn't a particularly powerful condemnation of their actions. "Yes, gays will be punished by god for their wickedness, but so will lots of other people! You don't need to be rude about it." Does little to defend the system of beliefs. |
Well, really... when you look at it from the traditional point of view. It isn't even "Lots of other people."
It's "All people."
The reason gay people are supposed to "burn in hell" actually has nothing to do with them being gay... well it does, but it doesn't.
Any sex not meant with the intent of procreation of a child is a sin. Gay sex just looks like it's being targeted out because it's the "most obvious" crime, since sex can never create children in such a way.
There isn't a single person who would escape life without committing a sin, hence, all should going to hell based on the guidelines.
Hence why all are told not to judge. (and why these people are dumb)
And why all are forgiven of their sins.
Saying the bible says gay people are going to burn in hell for having sex, is a lot like saying that gay people are going to hell for thieving.
It's got nothing to do with the orientation, and everything to do with them having sex for pleasure. Which is a sin for straight couples as well.
In the end, the core message of Christianity can be boiled down into one sentence: "Nobody is perfect, and that's ok, so long as you are aware you are imperfect, aware of your flaws and strive to be better."
