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“If celibacy is the only option for a same-sex-attracted Christian who wants to remain biblically faithful… what can the church do to better minister to these people? Can we just casually tell them “no sex for you!” and leave it at that? Some argue the Bible doesn’t address same-sex loving monogamous relationships, so it’s fine. However, all passages dealing with homosexuality agree that same-sex intimacy isn’t God’s design — monogamous or not. Sexual intimacy is from God for a man and woman in the covenant of marriage. Outside of marriage, there shouldn’t be any expression of sexuality. Our sex-obsessed culture makes celibacy out to be cruel, when it’s a blessing. There’s more focus on God, freedom in life, acknowledgement of attraction while still holding to biblical convictions. Intimacy isn’t only sexual; it is also experienced through lifelong friendships, supporting causes and family. The church must create an atmosphere of relational opportunities for single people. For example, if a single person is sick, hospitalized, or needs help — the church should support them through small groups, funds and other ways. Celibacy is a sacrifice for Jesus, and the church needs to prepare for that sacrifice.”

— Caleb Kaltenbach; How Should Christians Respond to Gay Friends or Family Members?

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Thank you for the thoughtful refutation. I think I agree completely.

Arsenokoitai isn’t a mysterious word

“Arsenokoitai” is the Greek word Paul uses in 1 Corinthians 6:9 and 1 Timothy 1:10 to describe men who have sex with men. Anyone who maintains homosexuality isn’t a sin would tell you that this is a word that is difficult to know Paul’s intention in writing it. Except it’s pretty easy to know exactly what he meant.

This word is a word coined by Paul, that much is true, but it is made up of two words that already exist in Paul’s Greek Old Testament. Paul wants this word to act basically as a hyperlink to Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13. He achieves this by essentially quoting those passages. Here’s a handy guide I put together:

‘Arsenokoitai’ is a combination of the words ‘ársenos’ and 'koitōn’ which are literally placed next to each other in 20:13.

It’s that easy, folks.

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Addendum years later: there is some incredibly homophobic posts on this page. I had a lot of internalized homophobia to work through the last few years. I cringe so hard reading the bullshit I used to write here.

I'm married to a man now, I love him more than anything and no longer subscribe to Christianity. Jesus wont make you straight and you shouldn't want him to. Evangelicalism fucks you up man.

If you see people reblogging my old posts, know that the person who wrote them doesn't even believe them anymore.

I no longer hold many of the beliefs expressed on this page. I'm leaving all these posts here as a record of what I believed at the time. Feel free to dm me for further clarification.

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Gutt Paa Hvit Hest, Theodor Severin Kittelsen

https://www.wikiart.org/en/theodor-severin-kittelsen/gutt-paa-hvit-hest

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“Smooth and smiling faces everywhere, but ruin in their eyes.” ― Jean-Paul Sartre - German Woodlands - Mai 2k18

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Konstantin Somov painting portrait of Boris Snezhkovsky with Boris standing behind in Paris, circa 1936.

Paining by Konstantin Somov of Boris Snezhkovsky in profile, 1936.

MutualArt  / Wikipedia

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Konstantin Somov - Island of Love (1900)

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“The weight of the halo is heavier than most know”

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White Bear King Valemon, 1912, Theodor Severin Kittelsen

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Dionysus (Roman 2nd Century)

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Winter over the skokomish river, Washington state OC (1920X2560) - Author: barrymyhoginher_ on reddit

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Herbert Tobias (1924-1982), Manfred

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Jack Fontan in doorway, 1940s