Watch this movie and you'll know what it's called acting. 
A very good acting by Sean Penn. Yes, he deserved the best actor award in numerous film awards. This is a movie about Milk who tried to get elected for city supervisor in order to get the rights of gay community sanctioned.
You may disapprove gay behavior at some point or another. Again, all men are made in the image of God. So what went wrong here? Let's not be judgmental.
At this period, there could be at least 2% of the population involved in same-sex relationship. Are same-sex partnerships a biblical option? There are three considerations to view: the distinction between sins and crimes, the distinction between preference and practice and the distinction between casual and committed.
What seems as sins might not be illegal in law (in certain countries). What seems to be "being" might not be same as "doing". What seems to be casual act might not be a personal commitment.
Key stories from the Scriptures that related to same-sex relationship:
(1) The story of Sodom (Genesis 19:1-13); also similar story of Gibeah (Judges 19)
Homosexual behavior was one of the sins which brought God judgment to the people.
(2) The Levitical texts (Leviticus 18:22; 20:13)
These two verses stated the prohibition of homosexual practice of any kind; with focus to death penalty which saw the seriousness of the issue.
(3) Apostle Paul's teaching (Romans 1:18-32)
The passage clearly condemns the homosexual behavior.
(4) Two Pauline lists of sinners (1 Corinthians 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 1:8-11)
Here are the two lists of behavior which do not fit to be with the kingdom of God and the gospel.
Having said that, one ought to view the wholesome teaching of the Bible on sex and marriage. This brings us to the origin: Genesis 1 and 2. The account of heterosexual marriage gives three truths:
(1) Heterosexual gender as a divine creation
(2) Heterosexual marriage as a divine institution
(3) Heterosexual fidelity - the divine intention
There is no justification (from the Scriptures) for sexual activity outside marriage. It is therefore, not to specifically condemn homosexual relationship. Any sexual relationship which deviates from God's revealed intention is displeasing to him. Homosexual partnership is just part of the list.
Note: Reference from "Issues Facing Christians Today" by John Stott.
A very good acting by Sean Penn. Yes, he deserved the best actor award in numerous film awards. This is a movie about Milk who tried to get elected for city supervisor in order to get the rights of gay community sanctioned.You may disapprove gay behavior at some point or another. Again, all men are made in the image of God. So what went wrong here? Let's not be judgmental.
At this period, there could be at least 2% of the population involved in same-sex relationship. Are same-sex partnerships a biblical option? There are three considerations to view: the distinction between sins and crimes, the distinction between preference and practice and the distinction between casual and committed.
What seems as sins might not be illegal in law (in certain countries). What seems to be "being" might not be same as "doing". What seems to be casual act might not be a personal commitment.
Key stories from the Scriptures that related to same-sex relationship:
(1) The story of Sodom (Genesis 19:1-13); also similar story of Gibeah (Judges 19)
Homosexual behavior was one of the sins which brought God judgment to the people.
(2) The Levitical texts (Leviticus 18:22; 20:13)
These two verses stated the prohibition of homosexual practice of any kind; with focus to death penalty which saw the seriousness of the issue.
(3) Apostle Paul's teaching (Romans 1:18-32)
The passage clearly condemns the homosexual behavior.
(4) Two Pauline lists of sinners (1 Corinthians 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 1:8-11)
Here are the two lists of behavior which do not fit to be with the kingdom of God and the gospel.
Having said that, one ought to view the wholesome teaching of the Bible on sex and marriage. This brings us to the origin: Genesis 1 and 2. The account of heterosexual marriage gives three truths:
(1) Heterosexual gender as a divine creation
(2) Heterosexual marriage as a divine institution
(3) Heterosexual fidelity - the divine intention
There is no justification (from the Scriptures) for sexual activity outside marriage. It is therefore, not to specifically condemn homosexual relationship. Any sexual relationship which deviates from God's revealed intention is displeasing to him. Homosexual partnership is just part of the list.
Note: Reference from "Issues Facing Christians Today" by John Stott.
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