Homosexuality Argumentative Essay
Homosexuality has been one of the most debated, discussed and dealt with issues within the Christian community. Public conversations about sexual orientation have become more frequent and mainstream. Homesexuality has become a controversial debate in the United States, as the United States Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right for same-sex couples to marry in all 50 states, as of June 26 of 2015. (“50 States with Legal Gay Marriage” procon, 1 July 2015. n.p. Web. 5 December 2015). Values, morals, and attitudes are shaped upon religious commitments. The churches in the Christian community have come upon how to respond towards gays and lesbians and a viewing of how the Bible interprets homosexualiy.
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Conservative Christians believe that the church should not condone a “homosexual lifestyle,” but should instead help homosexuals find a new life in Christ in hopes of changing their sexual orientation, as homosexuality is a sin. Groups like the Christian “Exodus” movement are organized to help gays and lesbians in this transformation. Other Christians are those who believe that sexual orientation is not just another choice, but a biological given, of God’s creation. For many Christian gays and lesbians, homosexual partnerships, like heterosexual ones, are relationships of choice, of fidelity, and of love. Those few Christians who support gays and lesbians insist that the message of Christ is of divine love and reconciliation, not condemnation. They view that the Christian community should reach out to welcome and support rather than condemning.
Another point in the controversy is the blessing of gay and lesbian relationships. Not in all religious denominations but in some, there are priests and pastors who have willingly supervised over ceremonies for gay or lesbian couples, a religious act of blessing for couples wishing to express the sanctity of their commitment within the community of the Christian church. In 2013, several denominations, including the Episcopal Church and the United Church of Christ, had recognized
The Bible at …show more content…
Conservative Christians believe that the church should not condone a “homosexual lifestyle,” but should instead help homosexuals find a new life in Christ in hopes of changing their sexual orientation, as homosexuality is a sin. Groups like the Christian “Exodus” movement are organized to help gays and lesbians in this transformation. Other Christians are those who believe that sexual orientation is not just another choice, but a biological given, of God’s creation. For many Christian gays and lesbians, homosexual partnerships, like heterosexual ones, are relationships of choice, of fidelity, and of love. Those few Christians who support gays and lesbians insist that the message of Christ is of divine love and reconciliation, not condemnation. They view that the Christian community should reach out to welcome and support rather than condemning.
Another point in the controversy is the blessing of gay and lesbian relationships. Not in all religious denominations but in some, there are priests and pastors who have willingly supervised over ceremonies for gay or lesbian couples, a religious act of blessing for couples wishing to express the sanctity of their commitment within the community of the Christian church. In 2013, several denominations, including the Episcopal Church and the United Church of Christ, had recognized