Posted by giveawayboy on June 02, 2002 at 11:04:05:
: I think that all things are good and pure in their original form. I think every desire is ultimately from God and that means it can't be wrong in itself. But I also think that this world is highly polluted and perverted, so what is good in it's pure form is not in its perverted manifestation. So where does homosexuality fall in here? I don't know. I feel certain that if the the desire to be close to the same sex is truly inate, then it has a form that is pure and holy. This is not to say that having sex is included in this holy aspect. it may be that certain people are not meant to experience that. We too often give sex a god-like status in our society. however, it is insane to think that these same people are destined to live forever without experiencing the closeness between two people that they desire like any of us. What I'm saying is that I think it is possible for two people of the same sex to have an intimate closeness and still be right with God, however this may not include sex.
Wow John, I just read this today. I really like where you are going with your speculations. Especially this part:
.....it is insane to think that these same people are destined to live forever without experiencing the closeness between two people that they desire like any of us. What I'm saying is that I think it is possible for two people of the same sex to have an intimate closeness and still be right with God, however this may not include sex.
You are giving friendship room to breathe and grow here. And it isn't even a gay or straight issue. Your point of view is refreshing...reminds me of Shinji and Kaworu.
Thanks, sorry I did not respond to this earlier.
Bill