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Originally posted by RACooper
So I must have missed the part in the Bible where Jesus condemns homosexuality... cause as far as I know he didn't - in fact didn't he heal a Centurion's boy slave/lover? (Mat 8:5-13) - yes the language is rather ambigious, like why was the Greek for bonded slave used "duolos" and instead use the term "pais"?
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Jesus' message was one of forgiveness and reconciliation but ALWAYS with the charge to turn toward God and away from sin. It is not the least bit surprising that you do not find Jesus directly addressing the issue of homosexuality. We have to recognize the culture in which it was written! Sexual immorality was absolutely forbidden and punishable by death -- this would include adultery, rape, homosexuality, etc.
Look at what Jesus did with the adulterous woman. He did not condemn her, but forgave her, sending her away with the command not to sin anymore.
To say that Jesus didn't mention homosexuality is not a reasonable argument for his acceptance of it.
ETA: I think it's safe to say that Jesus ONLY condoned sexual activity between a married man and woman.