Slimebeast said:
chris_wing said:
Slimebeast said:
chris_wing said:
Leviticus 19:28 "Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD."
Are people who have tattoos allowed in the bible club? Are they chastised, driven from the church, called sinners who will burn in hell for their lifestyles? Of course not, but why are homosexuals? People who get tattoos are making a conscious decision to defy the lord against clear words in the bible. Homosexuals are created different, they are following their nature and don't have the luxury of choice as people who mark their bodies clearly do.
So why do Christian fundamentalists condemn homosexuals who didn't choose to be gay but look the other way when people show up to church with tattoos & other body modifications like piercings that they clearly choose to have? It seems like a double standard that is driven by ignorance & hate. |
It's not that simple.
The significance and weight of a certain Bible passage depends on several factors (what's the context? 1)who delivered the passage? who was the recipient? Is it mentioned elsewhere? 2) is it to be taken literal or figurative? is there "a moral of the story"? how does it apply to a modern setting? etc etc).
Long story short, in christian apologetics homosexuality is given a totally different weight compared to some obscure commands given to the Israelites at a specific time in history.
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1)"...I am the LORD." Is that dude someone we should listen to?
2)"nor print any marks upon you" is pretty friggen literal.
How does it apply to a modern setting? Really, I thought the bible was the perfect word of god?[/sarcasm]
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Please...
At least make an effort to be reasonable.
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"Reasonable" has no place in a discussion about organized religion. Sorry, that was a low blow.
@Nintendopie Fair enough, I suspected it has just sloppy writing but I needed to address it.
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