There is no way around it. Dealing with same-sex attraction is messy.
There are many issues that, at least on the surface, do not seem clear. Take this question, for example: Is same-sex attraction (SSA) itself sinful, and if so, how should we deal with it?
Here is my humble attempt at an answer.
Taking Our Cues from the Bible
First, note briefly three biblical observations:
1. The Bible explicitly says that impenitent homosexual acts, not
homosexual desires, keep a person from inheriting the kingdom of God.
“Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor
adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the
greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the
kingdom of God” (1 Corinthians 6:9–10).
2. The Bible does not seem to explicitly mention same-sex attraction. It is possible that the “dishonorable passions” in Romans 1:26
could be dealing with SSA, but it’s unclear whether this is a reference
to simply experiencing an attraction, or following the attraction into
active lusting. Continue at Nick Roen
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