Christianity started 2 milenia ago, and Christians have developed different views of Scripture: a) As history and divine revelation, b) As all or partially instructional for modern life, c) Interpreted selectively by denominational leaders, d) or allowing changes by modern prophets, or a Pope. Yet all agree that each person is spiritually led. Their view on same-sex Biblical marriage may vary. Is it an expression of Christian compassion or permissiveness? Logic and Biblical exegesis can help.
Allegedly, scholarly interpretations of the Greek text in the Bible, related to homosexual behavior, shows that such a behavior was not prohibited for "natural" homosexuals of the time, so the Bible does not really object to homosexual copulation.
An excellent treatise on this topic, involving exact wording in the Greek and original languages of the Biblical text is provided in easy to understand articles, linking to a more academic approach.
An excellent treatise on this topic, involving exact wording in the Greek and original languages of the Biblical text is provided in easy to understand articles, linking to a more academic approach.
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