Is religion still relevant in modern society?

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theprof00 said:

padib said:

theprof00 said:
Think about it this way padib.
What if the Bible actually wrote it the opposite way we now know it. What if the sin was being hetero?
I know it's hard for you to put yourself in someone else's shoes about this subject, but please try it for just a moment.

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@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".

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.

Thank you padib.

I see now that your conviction against homosexuality is Biblical reference and nothing personal. I can appreciate that. You would do well to let people know that in the future.

I don't see why that makes any difference. He's still a despicable human being.