Christianity And Homosexuality

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During the last 2,000 years of Christianity, the conservative Christian public changed its views of others. The Church changed the views about people of other races as being inferior, or savages, or in need of salvation. Conservative Christians have a cynical view of homosexuals. Certain members of the Christian community see homosexuals as being in direct league with Satan. According to some members of the Christian community, homosexuals are a direct threat to society and the sanctity of the family and homosexuality is an abomination. The Christian church teachings is one of the main forces preventing equal rights in homosexual’s lives, as well as in preventing their lifestyle all together. Next to abortion, nothing seems to unite members of the Christian community more than the fear of homosexuality.
Recently, mayors allowed homosexuals to receive marriage licenses, something that makes most Christians very upset. It is important that homosexuals, male or female, receive equal treatment. Marriage, according to a Christian, has the purpose of procreation and procreation only. Marriage, in a humanistic sense, is a bond between two people who love and care for each other and who promise to be together until death. This humanistic approach to marriage applies to homosexuals, infertile couples, and many non-religious individuals of the United States.
Christians most commonly support their dislike toward homosexuals by saying that according to the Bible, homosexuality is a sin. The Bible takes the blame for many things, but especially for outright rejection of homosexuals. It begins with the story of creation and continues in the books of Genesis, Leviticus, and Romans. It is there that we see the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. Another reason for Christian rejection of homosexuality is that it is unnatural. Once again, the Bible tends to be the basis for this conclusion, although for different reasons. Any sex act that...