On Christianity

Hmm, I've been wondering a few things lately. Obviously, as referenced in the title, one of those things is Christianity. Mainly in the idea of gay activists who are also Christians. I, personally, believe the two are "morally" mutually exclusive. I'm not saying that you cannot be a Christian and a gay activist, but I am saying that you cannot profess that the Bible is infallible and still work towards the goal of homosexual tolerance and/or marriage.

Take this quote as the starting point:
"Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor practicing homosexuals nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God." - 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Obviously, from the mouth of Paul himself, there are people who cannot inherit the kingdom of God even if they believe in Jesus. This is contrary to the common idea in modern Christianity, but this is not my actual point. What I am trying to say is that a true Christian is supposed to be a disciple of Christ, correct? And a disciple is one who lives by Jesus' example and tries to bring the truth of Jesus Christ to others, right? Now, that would mean that a true Christian cannot in all good conscience condone the "practice" of homosexual acts. This would mean that a true Christian cannot truly work towards the tolerance of gays, without being in contradiction to the very text they find infallible.

Basically, that is what has been on my mind. This isn't the only thing, but it is one of them.

Also, I've heard someone say that it was difficult to reconcile the goal of tolerance of gays with the Bible, because although everyone sins, gays live their entire lives as sin. I think that you can make an analogy between that and working towards gay rights. Seeing as working for gay rights is not a single instant, but an entire mindstate, the Christian working towards said goal is living a life of sin as well.

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