Being gay is NOT a sin

Will do. I would also suggest writing down which parts of my arguments/rebuttals you are referring to, as It would help greatly. "The idea of a sexual orientation (in rome for this part, as that is what paul spent most of his time addressing) was relatively unnecessary. People could have sex with anyone lower in class than them regardless of anything and it was common practice, not just in pegan rituals. Rome was in general messed up. In rome, most marriages were simply for the sake of social standing, where as sex and even love was often put apon their slaves. Basically in Rome, there was no need for the idea of homosexuality and the Jews saw it more as an act." Paul was not focusing on sexual orientation, as that was not a thing. Like I said, his main focus was no ubridled passion. To Rome (and almost any other place), it (the ideaology of sexual orientationwas non-existent as the only male-on-male action prior to sexual intercourse was plainly for dominance, rituals or prostitution. Heterosexuality (the idea of being attracted to the opposite sex) was the only "sexual orientation" there was. Very few homosexuals most likely even existed in that time period. I mean, only approximately 5-10% of today's population identifies as LGBT. So going back to Biblical times, the number must have been far less. And considering that might be barely 1/10th of the entire population of today, the likelihood of Paul ever even coming into contact with a homosexual man must've been incredibly low, near impossible. Especially since we are talking about only gays and lesbians, not bisexuals or transgenders. And having sexual intercourse with someone of the same sex does not mean they are gay or lesbian So you're correct; the Jews did see it as more of an act. Which is why what we're talking about is the act of intercourse with the same sex, and not homosexuals themselves (nor the love that is shared between the two consenting people). "The sins regarding sexual relations in general are mentioned within the new testement, sins that also still apply and are categorized similerly include; Having sexual relations with your mother, having sexual relations with animals, with your siblings, and your family's partners." You're correct, they did list the sexual sins that are immoral in the New Testament as well. But nothing about homosexuality, yet again. "The relationship between David and Jonathan was of strong friendship not ro mantic love. Romantic love and friendship love are both different in nature, and can be just as strong." The relationship between the two was clearly more than just a "friendship". http://wouldjesusdiscriminate.org... As I stated before, it even says "Your love to me was wonderful, surpassing the love of women". He loved him more than he loved women. I honestly don't know how much more obvious it could be. "I am comparing consensual love between two human beings to bestiality. The reason for this is because they are similar in nature as sins, both being considered a perversion of sex. I know many people do not like the two being compared but it fits quite well." It's not a good comparison at all. You are comparing a man having intercourse with an animal; a being that cannot reciprocate the same type of love as humans do for one another, that cannot consent, that cannot live as humans do, as to that of two consenting adults, loving each-other, accepting each-other and wanting to spend the rest of their lives with each other. There is a significant difference between the two, and saying that "it fits quite well" isn't an argument. Or at least not a good one at all. "I see no need for attraction in a romanitic relationship, yet regardless the attraction itself does not require action. I see dating rather as a way of making sure the other person is a good fit with you before making a commitment as big as being willing to love someone." So you would date, as well as marry, someone you find unattractive? You'd fall in love with someone, who you find unattractive? I do hope Con understand "attractiveness" isn't just physical body features but is also how attractive you find their personality, their compassion, their positivity, etc. Being attracted to someone doesn't always have to be about what they look like. Goodluck, Con. It's your play.