discernment,
If you want to argue this with me, first of all I want assurance that you are capable of changing your mind on this issue.
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I am pretty sure that this is not going to happen. For the same reason it would not happen with me.
An opinion can be changed, but not a conviction. I am sure the dicernment feels as I do that we both have convictions in regards to homosexuality. They are not merely opinions.
And YES, there are scriptures that pertain to homosexuality being a sin. If not then I guess God would have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorah. And it is not because I do not know them, but because I do not want to be majorly drawn into a conversation where I will be ganged up on and called a biggot and the like because of my convictions. That is what is so hurtful in these situations. It seems in my experiences, that I try to understand homosexuals, listen and love them no matter what. However, sadly, mostly what I recieve back is name calling and disrespectful comments. So I'd rather not.
And yes, as I have mentioned in previous posts, I have homosexuals friends, close friends. I've listened to them, and they have listened to me. We agree to disagree. When it comes right down to it, yes, we have a choice. And in eternity, we will all know exactly what the right choice was. And no I am NOT saying if you're a homosexual you will go straight to hell. I have 2 homosexual friends who are Southern Baptist, with a pastor that is firmly convicted against homosexuality and preaches it from the pulpit with the scriptures. And they both have strong FAITH based answers in regards to eternity and where they will spend it. So yes, it's possible to be homosexual and have salvation, just as it's possible to be a murderer, rapist, pediphile, etc etc, and still have salvation. But that's a whole 'nother subject.
And I have said enough, perhaps to much. And I really do not want to get bashed, argue and the like. Have a great everyone!
Peace, out!!
Blessings,
Winnie