Reply #43: I like you, you like me...HOMO-SEX-U-AL-ITY!

[Behind the Aegis]

Whereas Jesus never mentioned homosexuality (or men with men and women with men...as the term 'homosexual' did not enter our language until 1889), it always has fascinated me that Christians continue to bash gays. Consider that most Christians will say the New Testament "invalidates" the Old Testament which is why they do not follow the Levitican Codes, yet they continue to use the "mankind shall not lieth with mankind as it is unclean and a sin and the blood of both shall wash over them." Also, the story of Sodom and Gomorrah is in the Old Testament and, if read clearly, it is about the cities lack of hospitality to the "angels." To be inhospitable to strangers is still a big 'no-no' in the Middle East (oddly enough). It WASN'T about the townspeople wanting some fresh tail!!!

As for the New Testament, the admonitions of Paul in his letters to Rome dealt more with his seeing homosexuality as being tied closely to pagan rituals, therefore, those engaged in this activity were obviously breaking the "one G-d only" commandment!!

I am sure Jesus, G-d, and other deities cry at what is done in their names!!