Various Moral Issues
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Imprisoning people does not prevent criminal behaviour from criminals.
Not even murder. In fact, some prisoners get special protection because it is a known FACT that if put
into the general population, they will be murdered by others criminals in the same prison population.
No matter how you slice and dice it, murder and killing are two different things.
Not even murder. In fact, some prisoners get special protection because it is a known FACT that if put
into the general population, they will be murdered by others criminals in the same prison population.
No matter how you slice and dice it, murder and killing are two different things.
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World-first stem-cell treatment restores vision in people
The treatment, given to four people with damaged corneas, seems safe but needs to be tested in larger trials.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03656-z
No biggie. Nothing to see here. Moving along ...
The treatment, given to four people with damaged corneas, seems safe but needs to be tested in larger trials.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03656-z
No biggie. Nothing to see here. Moving along ...
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Next we come to the issue of homosexuality.
There are two passages in the NT relevant to the issue of homosexuality.
In MT 19:4-5, Jesus cited GN 1:27 and 2:24 in teaching that marriage is the union of a male and female as “one flesh”,
and in RM 1:26-27, Paul condemned homosexuality as shameful lusts, unnatural relations and indecent acts.
So, what do y'all think about this?
There are two passages in the NT relevant to the issue of homosexuality.
In MT 19:4-5, Jesus cited GN 1:27 and 2:24 in teaching that marriage is the union of a male and female as “one flesh”,
and in RM 1:26-27, Paul condemned homosexuality as shameful lusts, unnatural relations and indecent acts.
So, what do y'all think about this?
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I do too, but in discussing with homosexuals, they tend to claim that they were born that way, but my understanding of the research in this area is that a biological basis for homosexuality has not been discovered.
However, just in case there is an inborn proclivity for homosexuality, surely it is somewhat like the susceptibility to alcoholism among some human groups, which means it is resistible. We all have our cross to bear, and with God homosexual celibacy is possible.
BTW, when discussing the sin of homosexuality, I think we should always cite the sin of heterosexual fornication.
However, just in case there is an inborn proclivity for homosexuality, surely it is somewhat like the susceptibility to alcoholism among some human groups, which means it is resistible. We all have our cross to bear, and with God homosexual celibacy is possible.
BTW, when discussing the sin of homosexuality, I think we should always cite the sin of heterosexual fornication.
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There are two passages in the NT relevant to the issue of homosexuality. In MT 19:4-5, Jesus cited GN 1:27 and 2:24 in teaching that marriage is the union of a male and female as “one flesh”, and in RM 1:26-27, Paul condemned homosexuality as shameful lusts, unnatural relations and indecent acts.
In addition to these biblical passages, the anatomical differences between male and female bodies indicate heterosexual intercourse is the natural mode. Although the cause of gender preference remains unproved per the APA, the design of gender-specific parts implies the appropriate use of those parts as normal.
Although these passages indicate that God intends for people to be heterosexual, He allows homosexuality. The key question is whether homosexuality is always due to sinful choices. Some people advocate homosexuality as a “viable alternative lifestyle”, implying that heterosexuals ought to consider freely choosing to try it, which is wrong. Christians whose homosexual orientation seems not to be freely chosen should agree with the biblical ideal regarding sexuality, and everyone should acknowledge that homosexual “civil unions” are not biblical marriages.
Hopefully, science will find a cure if the cause of homosexuality is genetic, and therapy will help if the cause is environmental during the formative years of life. We all have our cross to bear or issues that we struggle with, because this life is not heaven yet, but God wants to comfort us as we do the reasonable best we can with what we have been given. (Consider the Parable of the Talents in MT 25:14-30).
In addition to these biblical passages, the anatomical differences between male and female bodies indicate heterosexual intercourse is the natural mode. Although the cause of gender preference remains unproved per the APA, the design of gender-specific parts implies the appropriate use of those parts as normal.
Although these passages indicate that God intends for people to be heterosexual, He allows homosexuality. The key question is whether homosexuality is always due to sinful choices. Some people advocate homosexuality as a “viable alternative lifestyle”, implying that heterosexuals ought to consider freely choosing to try it, which is wrong. Christians whose homosexual orientation seems not to be freely chosen should agree with the biblical ideal regarding sexuality, and everyone should acknowledge that homosexual “civil unions” are not biblical marriages.
Hopefully, science will find a cure if the cause of homosexuality is genetic, and therapy will help if the cause is environmental during the formative years of life. We all have our cross to bear or issues that we struggle with, because this life is not heaven yet, but God wants to comfort us as we do the reasonable best we can with what we have been given. (Consider the Parable of the Talents in MT 25:14-30).
I'm completely switching gears here, but your mention of biological basis makes me ask the question of those impacted by psychopathy and narcissism.
Narcissistic individuals appear to have altered neurological systems, while primary psychopaths are shown to have smaller portions of as well as underdeveloped and low functioning parts of the brain. Psychopaths are considered to have a 'hard drive' problem.
Is it enough that they are able to override some of the initial bad thoughts or actions that come to mind? Is a negative thought in itself a sin? Any scripture and interpretation that can guide me with this?
Narcissistic individuals appear to have altered neurological systems, while primary psychopaths are shown to have smaller portions of as well as underdeveloped and low functioning parts of the brain. Psychopaths are considered to have a 'hard drive' problem.
Is it enough that they are able to override some of the initial bad thoughts or actions that come to mind? Is a negative thought in itself a sin? Any scripture and interpretation that can guide me with this?
While thoughts associated with temptation to sin are not sinful in themselves, because Jesus also was tempted per HB 4:15, ungodly thoughts precede evil actions, and those ARE sinful in themselves.
Relevant Scripture includes: MT 15:19, HB 4:12.
I would also note that God could not force people to return His love without abrogating their humanity. If God were to zap ungodly souls, it would be tantamount to forcing conversions at gunpoint, which would not be free and genuine. If God were to prevent people from behaving hatefully, then He would need to prevent them from thinking evilly, which would make human souls programmed automatons.
Relevant Scripture includes: MT 15:19, HB 4:12.
I would also note that God could not force people to return His love without abrogating their humanity. If God were to zap ungodly souls, it would be tantamount to forcing conversions at gunpoint, which would not be free and genuine. If God were to prevent people from behaving hatefully, then He would need to prevent them from thinking evilly, which would make human souls programmed automatons.
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