Soon to come in the USA

I wonder what the percentage is of those who call themselves Christian who decide that they personally are not "of the Way"?
never met a Christian, of any sect or political position, that imaged their God disagree with them about anything
 
Wrong it is your hateful interpretation.
No interpretation has been given, just the texts. That means you have taken offense at Jesus. Indeed having denied the texts exist you now claim they dont say what they say.
 
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4. (Leviticus 18:22) Command against homosexual sex.

You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.

a. You shall not lie with a male as with a woman: This is a simple and clear command against same-sex sexual acts. God’s intention for sexual expression is within a marriage covenant between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:18-25, Matthew 19:4-6). Sexual acts between those of the same sex do not fulfill this intention. They go against God’s design and the ultimate benefit of humanity, both collectively and individually.

i. This command — and similar commands through the Scriptures, such as in Romans 1:24-32 — are controversial and even considered offensive to many in modern western culture. Nevertheless, it is important to clearly understand and state what the Bible teaches on these matters because it is part of God’s design and intention for humanity’s ultimate good.

b. It is an abomination: This is one of the strongest words of condemnation in the vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew. Several other Bible passages prohibit homosexual acts, as Leviticus 20:13, 1 Corinthians 6:9, Revelation 22:15, and Romans 1:24-32 (which specifically speaks against lesbianism). The sin of homosexuality is described in passages such as Genesis 19:5 and Judges 19:22-25. Additionally, homosexuality was part of the idolatrous perversions which were allowed in Israel at its times of backsliding (1 Kings 14:24, 15:12, and 22:46).

i. “An abomination, a term especially frequent in the Book of Deuteronomy, refers to an act that is abhorrent or repugnant, such as idolatry and inappropriate worship of God.” (Rooker)

c. It is an abomination: Specifically, what is condemned is the practice of male homosexuality. This prohibition is widely rejected and despised by many in modern western culture, and even considered hateful.

i. One reason this is considered hateful is because of a radical shift in thinking regarding homosexuality over the last few generations. For centuries, homosexuality was thought of as something that people did or practiced. In the last few generations, western culture in general sees homosexuality as defining one’s identity.

ii. Christians must take great care to not hate people because they regard their sins as especially ugly — no matter what the sin is. Nevertheless, Christians must also take equal care not to love or approve of sins because they regard those who practice those sins as especially good. There is great truth in the familiar saying, “love the sinner and hate the sin.”

iii. If homosexual behavior is regarded as an abomination (as God clearly regards it), then that behavior cannot be approved of on the basis of love. The issue isn’t love; the issue is of sexual conduct. Of course, the Bible in no way condemns love between people of the same sex, but it does say that sexual conduct between those people is sin.

iv. If homosexual behavior is regarded as an abomination (as God clearly regards it), then that behavior cannot be approved of on the basis of inborn nature. To the time of this writing there is no definitive scientific answer as to whether homosexual desire exists because of genetics, family dynamics in child-raising, early abuse, learned behavior, or other factors or a combination of factors. In some ways the answer to that question is irrelevant. The Bible says we are all born sinners, and our sinful desires may be expressed in different ways from person to person.

v. However, the percentage of those who say they are sexually attracted to those of their same-sex is much lower than commonly supposed. According to 2018 data from the United States National Health Information Survey, 97.6% of adults identified as straight (heterosexual), 1.6% identified as gay or lesbian, and 0.8% identified as bisexual. From a Christian perspective, the sexual behavior of the 2% to 3% of the population that identifies as homosexual or bisexual should not be approved of and should be regarded as a sin — even an abomination. Yet undeniably, those individuals deserve the respect and compassion that is due to everyone made in the image of God.

David Guzik Commentary on Leviticus 18:22
Eating shellfish is an abomination according to the Bible

so it’s no really “abomination” with you, is it? It’s right-wingers in America in the past few decades have had a hard time adjusting to equal rights for gays
 
Eating shellfish is an abomination according to the Bible

so it’s no really “abomination” with you, is it? It’s right-wingers in America in the past few decades have had a hard time adjusting to equal rights for gays
Not in the NT. Matthew 6 we follow Jesus who has fulfilled the law and the prophets.
Romans 14:20 "Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble."
 
4. (Leviticus 18:22) Command against homosexual sex.

You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.

a. You shall not lie with a male as with a woman: This is a simple and clear command against same-sex sexual acts. God’s intention for sexual expression is within a marriage covenant between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:18-25, Matthew 19:4-6). Sexual acts between those of the same sex do not fulfill this intention. They go against God’s design and the ultimate benefit of humanity, both collectively and individually.

i. This command — and similar commands through the Scriptures, such as in Romans 1:24-32 — are controversial and even considered offensive to many in modern western culture. Nevertheless, it is important to clearly understand and state what the Bible teaches on these matters because it is part of God’s design and intention for humanity’s ultimate good.

b. It is an abomination: This is one of the strongest words of condemnation in the vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew. Several other Bible passages prohibit homosexual acts, as Leviticus 20:13, 1 Corinthians 6:9, Revelation 22:15, and Romans 1:24-32 (which specifically speaks against lesbianism). The sin of homosexuality is described in passages such as Genesis 19:5 and Judges 19:22-25. Additionally, homosexuality was part of the idolatrous perversions which were allowed in Israel at its times of backsliding (1 Kings 14:24, 15:12, and 22:46).

i. “An abomination, a term especially frequent in the Book of Deuteronomy, refers to an act that is abhorrent or repugnant, such as idolatry and inappropriate worship of God.” (Rooker)

c. It is an abomination: Specifically, what is condemned is the practice of male homosexuality. This prohibition is widely rejected and despised by many in modern western culture, and even considered hateful.

i. One reason this is considered hateful is because of a radical shift in thinking regarding homosexuality over the last few generations. For centuries, homosexuality was thought of as something that people did or practiced. In the last few generations, western culture in general sees homosexuality as defining one’s identity.

ii. Christians must take great care to not hate people because they regard their sins as especially ugly — no matter what the sin is. Nevertheless, Christians must also take equal care not to love or approve of sins because they regard those who practice those sins as especially good. There is great truth in the familiar saying, “love the sinner and hate the sin.”

iii. If homosexual behavior is regarded as an abomination (as God clearly regards it), then that behavior cannot be approved of on the basis of love. The issue isn’t love; the issue is of sexual conduct. Of course, the Bible in no way condemns love between people of the same sex, but it does say that sexual conduct between those people is sin.

iv. If homosexual behavior is regarded as an abomination (as God clearly regards it), then that behavior cannot be approved of on the basis of inborn nature. To the time of this writing there is no definitive scientific answer as to whether homosexual desire exists because of genetics, family dynamics in child-raising, early abuse, learned behavior, or other factors or a combination of factors. In some ways the answer to that question is irrelevant. The Bible says we are all born sinners, and our sinful desires may be expressed in different ways from person to person.

v. However, the percentage of those who say they are sexually attracted to those of their same-sex is much lower than commonly supposed. According to 2018 data from the United States National Health Information Survey, 97.6% of adults identified as straight (heterosexual), 1.6% identified as gay or lesbian, and 0.8% identified as bisexual. From a Christian perspective, the sexual behavior of the 2% to 3% of the population that identifies as homosexual or bisexual should not be approved of and should be regarded as a sin — even an abomination. Yet undeniably, those individuals deserve the respect and compassion that is due to everyone made in the image of God.

David Guzik Commentary on Leviticus 18:22

eviticus 11:9-12
King James Version

9 These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.
10 And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:
11 They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination.
12 Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.
 

eviticus 11:9-12​

King James Version​

9 These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.
10 And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:
11 They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination.
12 Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.
Acts 10:9 About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. 10He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. 11 He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. 12 It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles and birds. 13 Then a voice told him, “Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.” 14 “Surely not, Lord!” Peter replied. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” 15 The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”16 This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven.

Romans 1:26 Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. 27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.
 
Not in the NT. Matthew 6 we follow Jesus who has fulfilled the law and the prophets.
Romans 14:20 "Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a person to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble."
I’m familiar with Christian rationalizations for not following the Law.

“For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled”

-Christ
 
I’m familiar with Christian rationalizations for not following the Law.

“For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled”

-Christ
Preceded by Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
 

eviticus 11:9-12​

King James Version​

9 These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.
10 And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:
11 They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination.
12 Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.
so why post some more scripture when you dont believe the first bit?
 

eviticus 11:9-12
King James Version

9 These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.
10 And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:
11 They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination.
12 Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.
So you dont believe Jesus when He says to believers, dont worry about what we eat, or Romans 14.
Are we to assume your religion doesnt eat shellfish or wear clothes of mixed fibres like the Levitical laws state, but you do allow same sex relations like the Levitical laws state you shouldnt
Or is lgbt your idol
 
I’m familiar with Christian rationalizations for not following the Law.

“For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled”

-Christ

You think this means Christians are subject to that covenant?
 
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