Controversial Arguments Against Homosexuality

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Homosexuality has become one of the most controversial subjects debated within Christianity. There are many views concerning how this issue should be handled, in these differing views both sides support their perspective using valid principles of Christianity. Christian perspectives on homosexuality have presented controversial arguments based on the different values and principles that are used to support their specific side of the argument. Christianity follows specific principles laid out by the words of God, written in the bible, the belief that Jesus is God, faith, love and hope. These principles are believed to be all laid out in the bible. However, the bible does not include instructions on how to interpret these passages. Not only …show more content…

With the evolution of society and who we accept becoming more publicized the voices of those people who are being rejected are now being heard. There are many passages in the Christian bible that emphasize the acceptance of all people, especially those who are rejected in their own society. Romans 15:7 states: “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the Glory of God” based on this small passage Christians should accept homosexuals in the same way Christ has welcomed you. Even the passage used against accepting homosexuals due to natural law can be interpreted differently to accept homosexuals. Genesis 1-2; The Creation Story explains that all of mankind was created in the image of God and in God’s likeness. If a Christian believes that we are all children of God and we are all made like God, then God is already accepting every individual human being as they are. (Newheiser, David. "Sexuality and Christian Tradition.") The natural law can also be debated in this case. The natural law opposing homosexuality says that a man and a woman were created to be intimate with each other in the hopes to procreate only. Since, a man and man cannot procreate it is an abomination to act in such ways. However, there are several other animals that act in homosexual tendencies, such as apes, dolphins, penguins and lions therefore, it can be argued that it is natural to have these homosexual

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