homosexuals and JWs (page 5)

feenx

Grassyknoll: Because stating that it is partially the work of Satan implies that being gay is evil when other than select statements in the Bible there is no evidence that it is evil, and the many wonderful gay people in the world are a testatment to the fact that there is nothing wrong about it. You are right in saying that it is not just JW who claim that homosexuality is wrong. However, as they are the one true religion, having vast knowledge beyond all the masses, it does put them in the spotlight with their views.

veradico

grassyknoll,

Whether sexual orientation is clearly coded in our DNA, or results from the complexities of epigenetic development in the womb, or is fixed in the early development of personality, is, to my mind, irrelevant. Whatever our sexual orientation's source, it is a fundamental aspect of our personality. Those who claim to have changed their basic nature on such a profound level must, on some level, be deluding themselves. I've read accounts by people who claim to have changed their sexual orientation. Universally, they were motivated by self-hatred and guilt inspired by their religious convictions or cultural surroundings. I suspect that either they were bisexual and simply closed off the other half of themselves or they developed the ability (one we all might recognize from being Witnesses) to act in a way that was entirely foreign to their nature while telling themselves it felt normal. Left- or right-handedness involves, as far as I know, a combination of genetics and early development. I suspect sexuality is similar. I don't think there's a gene for sexual fetishes. That sort of thing develops later, but, note that it has nothing to do with the more fundamental issue of sexual orientation.

If you really think sex between two consenting adults of the same gender is sinful, as you seem to imply, I would like to know your rationale. How does having the same bits of anatomy interfere with their ability to love, support, be faithful to, provide mutual pleasure to, respect, and otherwise grow in happiness with, each other? If homosexuality does not violate the Christian law of love of neighbor and God, upon which the Law and Prophets hang, do you have some alternative reason for thinking it a sin? If you have no rational reason, but merely appeal to the authority of God, that's where you and I must part ways. But, if you do have a rationale, I'd be interested to hear it.

grassyknoll07

feenex: I agree, some of the most wonderful people i have ever met are gay. But they practice sin (according to the bible). I guess we will never agree. Back to the original post, I have never and will never treat anyone with unkindness and disrespect. JWs as a whole share that view. It may not be practiced by everyone, but they will be held accountable for their actions. Thanks everyone for the discussion. If I didn't address everyone's comments, I'm sorry. I tried. I'm going home now. Have a good weekend.

feenx

Veradico: AWESOME! You couldn't have hit a bigger nail harder on the head.

And any such appeal to God's authority is motivated by what is published in a Watchtower publication which comes from the writings of imperfect men.