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Zero times. The Bible never mentioned homosexuality. However, there are a few verses that some Christians use to persecute gay people. The most notable is Leviticus 18:22 which Christians interpret to be a ban on all same-sex activity.
But this is only one interpretation. For example, many Jews interpret that verse to refer to the rape of enemies for the purpose of humiliation. Other Jews interpret that as only referring to very specific sex acts, and not all forms of homosexual behavior.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe exact word is not used in most translations of the Bible - but the topic is definitely discussed.
(Romans 1:24-27) Therefore God, in keeping with the desires of their hearts, gave them up to uncleanness, that their bodies might be dishonored among them, 25 even those who exchanged the truth of God for the lie and venerated and rendered sacred service to the creation rather than the One who created, who is blessed forever. Amen. 26 That is why God gave them up to disgraceful sexual appetites, for both their females changed the natural use of themselves into one contrary to nature; 27 and likewise even the males left the natural use of the female and became violently inflamed in their lust toward one another, males with males, working what is obscene and receiving in themselves the full recompense, which was due for their error.
(1 Timothy 1:9-11) in the knowledge of this fact, that law is promulgated, not for a righteous man, but for persons lawless and unruly, ungodly and sinners, lacking loving-kindness, and profane, murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, manslayers, 10 fornicators, men who lie with males, kidnappers, liars, false swearers, and whatever other thing is in opposition to the healthful teaching 11 according to the glorious good news of the happy God, with which I was entrusted.
(Leviticus 20:13) "'And when a man lies down with a male the same as one lies down with a woman, both of them have done a detestable thing. They should be put to death without fail. Their own blood is upon them.
(Jude 7) So too Sod′om and Go·mor′rah and the cities about them, after they in the same manner as the foregoing ones had committed fornication excessively and gone out after flesh for unnatural use, are placed before [us] as a [warning] example by undergoing the judicial punishment of everlasting fire.
(Genesis 19:4, 5) Before they could lie down, the men of the city, the men of Sod′om, surrounded the house, from boy to old man, all the people in one mob. 5 And they kept calling out to Lot and saying to him: "Where are the men who came in to you tonight? Bring them out to us that we may have intercourse with them."
(Genesis 19:24, 25) Then Jehovah made it rain sulphur and fire from Jehovah, from the heavens, upon Sod′om and upon Go·mor′rah. 25 So he went ahead overthrowing these cities, even the entire District and all the inhabitants of the cities and the plants of the ground.
(1 Corinthians 6:9, 10) 9 What! Do YOU not know that unrighteous persons will not inherit God's kingdom? Do not be misled. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men kept for unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men, 10 nor thieves, nor greedy persons, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit God's kingdom.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 New English Translation (NET)9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! The sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, passive homosexual partners, practicing homosexuals, 10 thieves, the greedy, drunkards, the verbally abusive, and swindlers will not inherit the kingdom of God.Wiki User
∙ 9y agoZero times. The Bible never mentioned homosexuality. However, there are a few verses that some Christians use to persecute gay people. The most notable is Leviticus 18:22 which Christians interpret to be a ban on all same-sex activity.
But this is only one interpretation. For example, many Jews interpret that verse to refer to the rape of enemies for the purpose of humiliation. Other Jews interpret that as only referring to very specific sex acts, and not all forms of homosexual behavior.
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Where in the Bible does it state it's stance on homosexuality?
The Bible's position on homosexuality can be found at the following biblical references. Note: The first two references are in the Old Testament, while the third one is from the New Testament. The implication is that the Bible has had a stance on homosexuality for a long time. For immediate reference a link to a searchable on-line Bible is available, below Leviticus 18:22 Leviticus 20:13 Romans 1:26-28
What has the author Andrew Ramer written?
Andrew Ramer has written: 'Queering the text' -- subject(s): Homosexuality, Gay interpretations, Judaism, Homosexuality in the Bible, Bible, Midrash, English Bible stories, O.T. 'Angel answers' -- subject(s): Miscellanea, New Age movement, Angels, Spiritual life 'Queering the text' -- subject(s): Homosexuality, Gay interpretations, Judaism, Homosexuality in the Bible, Bible, Midrash, English Bible stories, O.T. 'Queering the text' -- subject(s): Homosexuality, Gay interpretations, Judaism, Homosexuality in the Bible, Bible, Midrash, English Bible stories, O.T. 'Two flutes playing' -- subject(s): Channeling (Spiritualism), Gay men, Homosexuality, Incarnation, New Age movement, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Homosexuality, Religious life, Spiritual life, Spirituality 'Revelations for a new millennium' -- subject(s): Miscellanea, Private revelations, Angels, Spiritual life, Spirit writings
Can Christians be gay?
Yes, actually they can. Many choose to ignore the parts of the bible refering to homosexuality. To be honsest, it makes sense to ignore them, seeing how there are more references to what is acceptable to eat than homosexuality, and many ignore those sections altogether.
Is homosexuality a birth defect?
No, homosexuality is natural for many people.
What part of the bible protest homosexuality?
King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it isabomination.
Where in the new Bible does it refer to homosexuality?
It doesn't refer to homosexuality anywhere in the Bible. However, there are certain verses that can be interpreted as prohibitions against same-sex activity, particularly Leviticus 18:22. It's important to note, however, that different religions interpret these verses in different ways, and not all use them to ban homosexuality.
What has the author Stuart Edser written?
Stuart Edser has written: 'Being gay, being Christian' -- subject(s): Homosexuality, Christian life, Bible and homosexuality, Christianity
Why do gay people reject the truth that homosexuality is a mental disorder and that the bible says it can be cured?
The Bible does not say homosexuality can be cured. Also, the Bible was never meant to be a guide to the human brain. No study ever done has supported the idea that sexual orientation can be changed. There is not one single shred of evidence.
What era of time homosexuality not accepted?
In all eras of time, there have been places where homosexuality has not been accepted, including the modern era.
Do baptist think being gay is a sin?
Answer:Yes. The Bible clearly indicates that homosexuality is a sin.
How many times is homosexuality spoken in the bible?
Answer # 1Its interesting, I just answered a version of that question. Homosexuality is mentioned many timesHere are some referencesGenesis 13,14,18,19 - Sodom was destroyed for homsexual actsLeviticus 18:22 - The lawDeuteronomy 22:5 a restatement of the law by MosesRomans chapter 1 defines what we observe today in complete detail concerning homosexuality, starting with verse 26.Answer # 1 ends
Where was homosexuality first made legal?
Homosexuality was first decriminalized in France in 1791 during the French Revolution. However, specific laws that explicitly legalized homosexuality vary by country and time period.
