Without Excuse: Apologetics Blog

What is the Christian perspective? Why do Christians oppose homosexuality and believe it a sin? The answer to these questions requires an understanding of the Christian perspective on the matter. It should first be established what sin is. Sin can be defined as anything that is contrary to the will of God. With that in mind, Christians believe that the word of God, as expressed in the Bible, is the authoritative will of God. In the beginning of the Book of Genesis God created Adam in His image, and later Eve. He then gives the very first command to mankind: “be fruitful and multiply” (Gen 1:28). Sex then was created for procreation. We were given the unique ability to create other beings in the image of God. So special and unique is this gift that not even the angels in heaven possess it. Herein lies the will of God. The model and design of God is for one man and one woman to come together in holy matrimony, creating a new family of their own. This is repeated ...

Homosexuality and gay marriage are a hot topic today . Up until a couple of decades ago it was never talked about and could even send someone in jail for two to ten years and/or a fine of $2,000. Needless to say a lot has changed since then and homosexuality has slowly become accepted as normal by mainstream America, and even the world. What hasn't changed is what the bible has to say about it: "Lev 18: 22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination" There are many verses i n both old and new testaments which conde m the "act" of homosexuality. I will not go over all those verses here, however it is clear by biblical standar ds homosexuality is a sin, which is called an abomination.  The Hebrew word fo r abomination is towebah , which means wickedness or abominable (to God). Comparing homosexuality to an abomination seems to distinguish it from other sexual sins such as adultery and fornication.  So w...