padib said:
@bolded. It will be my great delight. I never ask someone to do something I wouldn't myself be willing to do. Regarding italics, if the bible stated that being heterosexual was a sin, I would stop being a Christian immediately. It is contrary to every fibre of reason and conviction I have irrespective of scripture. To assure you, there are areas in the bible I struggle with very much so. Thankfully, they aren't as blatant as "flee from heterosexuality, or any form of sexuality whatsoever". And despite very relevant and heavy challenges from areligious material or material from antagonists of Christianity, I have found many of these to at least have some answer, if not a shadow of one. I am still convinced. I know you realize there are many religions to choose from, even not choosing any at all (which would be quite convenient). If I am still a Christian today, it's because I am not convinced it is fatally flawed like in posted theoretical scenario. In other words, I can understand why people who, with their convictions of life telling them homosexuality is good, were quick to throw the bible out. I can understand that position since, if I were in their shoes, I would have done the same. Excellent question. |
Also padib, to continue...
What if the so-called Christians took other heterosexuals that you knew and killed them in sadistic ways?
What if you walked down the street and somebody drove by while you were walking with your gf and was like "FUCKING FAGGOT"?
What kind of opinion would you have of those people? And further, would you feel like you're the one who is oppressing them?
