Religious+Issues

= **Religious Issues ** = We're forgiven. Many religious denominations, mainly the Christian community, argue that same-sex marriage is against the Bible. This is true according to [|1 Corinthians 6:9-10] which states, "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor __homosexual offenders__ nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God ."

Although the scripture is clear on the sin of homosexuality and premarital sex in general, there are countless verses on the forgiveness granted by Christ Jesus, whom died on the cross for the sins of man. Many verses even state that anyone can inherit the kingdom of Heaven, even the worst sinners. It's not exactly fair to point the finger of condemnation on homosexuals when every living person commits their own sin. Some homosexuals are Christian, but are struggling with their sin just like heterosexuals struggle with their own sins. There is a difference between giving yourself completely to your sin and denying God and struggling with your sin and accepting God. Many Christian homosexuals realize what the Bible has to say and have read and understand the scriptures in their entirety but have difficulty in removing themselves from their feelings. Along with that, just as heterosexuals can fall in love, homosexuals can develop those same feelings, thus making it extremely difficult to do as the Bible asks concerning sin.

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)

media type="youtube" key="5-zhNiGlogQ" height="390" width="480" This graph shows the religious identifications between 1948 and 2008. Since so many people are religious, it's only expected that homosexuality would be looked down upon.