Homosexuality

Homosexuality

Myths & Half-Truths

1. 10% of the American population is homosexual
2. Homosexuality is a healthy lifestyle
3. It is a proven fact that homosexuality is genetic
4. It is impossible for a homosexual to change his/her preference
5. Anyone opposed to homosexuality is homophobic
6. Homosexuals simply want to be left-alone
7. Homosexuality is the worst sin ever invented

Real Statistics

1. Less than 1% of the population is exclusively homosexual
2. Only 1 out of 7 homosexuals has had fewer than 50 partners
3. 79% of male homosexuals have had sex with a stranger
4. 10% of homosexuals are relatively monogamous
5. 60% of homosexuals have had more than 250 partners
6. The average heterosexual male has had 5-9 partners
7. 70% of AIDS patients are homosexual/bisexual
8. 86% of homosexuals use drugs to increase sexual stimulation
9. Homosexuals are 3 times more likely to commit suicide
10. Life expectancy for homosexuals is 33 years fewer

Possible Causes for Homosexuality
1. Biological
2. Environmental
3. Spiritual

*Some claim that if homosexuality is simply a product of genetics, it can not be called a 'sin', but such doesn't follow. We are all born sinners. We all have a tendency toward sinning. We all need to repent from what it is natural for us to do.

Two Kinds of Homosexuals
Those Struggling with Sin
Those Pushing an Agenda

“Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God”

We must consider God’s kindness toward the homosexuals
We must consider God’s sternness toward homosexuality

BIBLICAL TEACHING ON HOMOSEXUALITY

Key Issues:
Relevance of Genesis, Present State of Law, Translation

Genesis 2:18-25
The Lord brought woman to man as a sexual partner
Only a male/female union can produce ‘one flesh’
Sexual activity is only pure in the context of biblical marriage

Genesis 19 (Jude 1:7)
The men of Sodom sought homosexual sex
Lot & the Lord considered their desire wicked
The New Testament affirms this interpretation

Leviticus 18:22, 20:13
Homosexual activity is considered detestable to God
Homosexual activity was punishable by death
These laws were part of the moral law of God

Romans 1:18-32
Homosexual desires are products of mankind’s rebellion
Homosexual activity is unnatural in God’s creative order
God has set up consequences to such sins

1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 1 Timothy 1:9-10
Homosexual offenders are ‘wicked’ and won’t see heaven

Question to Consider
1. Do you joke about homosexuality and/or ridicule homosexuals?
2. What do you think about rallies against homosexuality?
3. What definition of marriage should the government work with?
4. What kind of rights should homosexual couples have?
5. How do you think Jesus treated homosexuals?