sin is sin

http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0421/boykin.php

Through deductive reasoning...

All Christians are sinners.
Sinners are not perfect.
Christians are not perfect.

"I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me." - God

First, I'd like to clarify that many people can claim to be Christian, but that alone does not aver their relationship with Christ; in fact, no one can bolster their Christianity without first acknowledging the castigation from their own sin.

"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?" - Jesus

This isn't a matter of political freedom, because legislation will never obliterate sin. In the end, it is not through works that gets you into heaven, but by faith. Those precepts of doctrine have been established from the Word, but it was never up to our government to enforce them. It is the convictions of our own hearts and love for our neighbors that hold us accountable for these actions.

"If the KKK opposes gay marriage, I would ride with them." - Rev. Gregory Daniels

Whether or not Rev. Gregory Daniels speaks out of love is between him, God, and those who feel accountable for him through love. This man is just boldly making a point in a world where pluralism has infected society with not having to be liable for the lifestyles we choose to live.

"Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses."

God gave us the freedom to choose life or death, and our nation gives us the freedom to have our own opinions. If you are satisfied with the way you are, then it shouldn’t matter what other people think, and if others persecute you for that, then you should forgive them. If you can’t do that, then you must not be as satisfied as you thought.

We hardly know why we do anything anymore-- a world motivated by *emotivism.*

Allow me to explain what I actually meant.

+ if you are satisfied with the way you are, it shouldn't matter what others think.

The way you are shouldn't matter if you are satisfied with it, regardless of what other people think. This does NOT mean that if you are satisfied with the way you are, then other people can't affect the way you are able to live your life. If you can't stand to be challenged for what you stand for, then you must not be as steadfast (or "satisfied") as you thought. My point was explicitly in the closing statement, "We hardly know why we do anything anymore-- a world motivated by *emotivism.*"

My entry also stated:

+ This isn't a matter of political freedom, because legislation will never obliterate sin... Those precepts of doctrine have been established from the Word, but it was never up to our government to enforce them.

I can still believe that it is a sin to engage in homosexuality, and also believe that people have the freedom to choose to live that way. God gave us that choice, it's not for me to take away.