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i have heard different things and i could use some good strong opinions (not flames, dont leave me bruised and battered) on bisexuality from a christian standpoint. i fear i may actually have to read the WHOLE Bible (LONG!) to form my own opinion to be honest. i just know alot of ppl interpret the Bible differently.
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Heya.
There are six Bible passages that deal with homosexual behaviour. BIsexuality isn't mentioned specifically, however. I'd also like to point out that homosexuality as we understand it today was never mentioned in the Bible. Homosexuality, as defined by a person who is SOLELY ATTRACTED TO ONES OWN GENDER, is never mentioned. This idea--that boys can only like boys and girls only like girls--was almost "created" in the 19th century. Before that, homosexual behaviour was only seen as behavior and the idea that people could prefer their own gender wasn't really understood.
The legitimacy of the six Bible passages is in dispute though. There are many homosexual (and bisexual) people who believe that God doesn't have anything negative to say about homosexuality. Sodom and Gomorrah is the first "mention", though that story has been interpreted in various ways. Leviticus, the most popular verse, is found in the book that also says that if a woman commits adultery, we should stone her and that wearing mixed fabrics are a sin...most of the rules there are archaic and out of date and no one lives by them. Christians believe that they were freed from the rules of Leviticus when Jesus died.
I don't really feel like typing everything up about the last four passages, so here are some links that might help you out.
http://hometown.aol.com/kelkalemba/TheSixPassages.html
http://www.soulforce.org/article/homosexuality-bible-gay-christian
Anyway. Remember, Jesus never said homosexual behavior was wrong. And if it was SUCH AN ISSUE, I'm sure he would have mentioned it. He was much more concerned about loving your neighbor, loving God and serving the Lord. The Bible talks most about MONEY and what you do with it, funnily enough. Ironic as some of the most gay-hating Christians are rich...and donating only a small percent of their money to the poor.
If you have any other questions about homosexuality, you can ask me.
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