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[Obama declares support for gay marriage by Rick Klein ABC] "President Obama today announced that he now supports same-sex marriage, reversing his longstanding opposition amid growing pressure from the Democratic base and even his own vice president.

In an interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts, the president described his thought process as an “evolution” that led him to this place, based on conversations with his own staff members, openly gay and lesbian service members, and conversations with his wife and own daughters..." Full text: Obama declares support for gay marriage

Homosexuality is: forbidden (Lev. 18:22), considered an abomination (1 Kin. 14:24), punishment for (Lev. 20:13), unclean (Rom. 1:24, 26, 27).

Response to comment [from an atheist]: "Politically speaking, this was a brave move."

Response to comment [from a Jew]: "I hate that stupid term "sodomy" and calling people "sodomites"."

Response to comment [from a Christian]: "You know that I'm far from being a Romney defender, but at least Romney is pretending to stand for traditional marriage."

Response to comment [from a Christian]: "The desire to hate on Obama and especially to hate homosexuals far exceeds any capacity for actually caring about what he really meant..."

"My actual response was: "No. Not when you want to deliberately insult, slander, and humiliate people."

The portion of your response "No..." is all that we need (Eccl 10:2).

We are "haters" to your mind if we disagree with Obama (Ac 5:29).

Any "good" person will reject a hater.

"I'm noticing that you aren't answering any of my questions. And notice, too, that I posted nothing about you disagreeing with Obama."

Did I misunderstand? What is there to discuss?

NeedsPureL: "The desire to hate on Obama and especially to hate homosexuals far exceeds any capacity for actually caring about what he really meant..."

SD: Can we disagree with Obama and not be "haters"? Ac 5:29

NeedsPureL: "No..."

Can we understand exactly what Obama means, and reject his claim? Ac 5:29

"What's the matter, are you ashamed to tell us why you chose to name-call and insult people?"

The name is accurate. Our church has individuals with a proclivity toward homosexuality--but they do not sin. They deserve respect. They are called Christians not Sodomites. People you speak of have no interest in honoring God (1 Cor 6:9).

"Do you think if you throw in enough smilies, Bible quotes, and phony innuendo you'll be able to distract us from your hateful behavior?"

Ad hominem.

Bandwagon (Ex 23:2). Who would debate a fool and a bigot? Dismiss them so that you can dismiss

their argument (Eccl 10:2).

Related:

[Mega Church Pastor's View of Sin Questioned Proclaiming the Gospel May Newsletter] "Megachurch pastor Andy Stanley is being criticized for a recent sermon illustration involving a gay couple in which Stanley labeled adultery, but not homosexuality, a sin. Does this signal the normalization of homosexuality at North Point Community Church?" Story

1 Corinthians 13:12 "And if I should have prophecy and should know all mysteries, and all knowledge, and if I should have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing."

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. 1 Co 13:1

Jesus’ teaching on one’s neighbor (10:25-37).

10:25-37. The Parable of the Good Samaritan is perhaps the most well-known Lucan parable. It must be interpreted on two levels. The first level is the plain teaching that a person, like the Samaritan, should help others in need (v. 37). If one has the heart of a neighbor, he will see and help a neighbor. However, in the context of the rejection of Jesus, it should also be noted in this parable that the Jewish religious leaders rejected the man who fell among the robbers. A Samaritan, an outcast, was the only one who helped the man. Jesus was like the Samaritan. He was the outcast One, who was willing to seek and to save people who were perishing. He was directly opposed to the religious establishment. The theme is reminiscent of Jesus’ words to the Pharisees (7:44-50). The theme of Jesus’ going to those who needed Him became more and more evident.

An expert in the Law asked Jesus, Teacher . . . what must I do to inherit eternal life? This question surfaced on several occasions (Matt. 19:16-22; Luke 18:18-23; John 3:1-15). The question in this case was not sincere, as can be seen from two points in the text: (1) The lawyer wanted to test Jesus. (He called Jesus “Teacher,” didaskale, Luke’s equivalent of a Jewish Rabbi.) (2) After Jesus answered the man’s question, Luke recorded that the man wished to justify himself (Luke 10:29).

Jesus answered his question with two other questions (v. 26), driving the Law expert back to the Old Testament Law. The expert answered correctly by quoting from Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18. One must love . . . God and one’s fellowman in order to keep the Law properly. Jesus affirmed that if the man did this, he would live.

The man’s response should have been to ask, “How can I do this? I am not able. I need help.” Instead, he tried “to justify himself,” that is, to defend himself against the implications of Jesus’ words. So he tried to move the focus off himself by asking, And who is my neighbor?

Jesus answered by telling the Parable of the Good Samaritan. The road from Jerusalem to Jericho descends approximately 3,000 feet in about 17 miles. It was a dangerous road to travel for robbers hid along its steep, winding way. A priest, one expected to love others, avoided the wounded man, probably a fellow Jew.

Levites were descendants of Levi but not of Aaron, and they assisted the priests (Aaron’s descendants) in the temple.

The Samaritans were scorned by the Jews because of their mixed Jewish and Gentile ancestry. It is ironic, then, that a Samaritan helped the half-dead man, dressing his wounds, taking him to an inn, and paying his expenses. By asking Which . . . was his neighbor? (Luke 10:36) Jesus was teaching that a person should be a neighbor to anyone he meets in need. The ultimate Neighbor was Jesus, whose compassion contrasted with the Jewish religious leaders who had no compassion on those who were perishing. Jesus wrapped up His teaching with the command that His followers were to live like that true neighbor (v. 37).

2. jesus’ teaching that attention to him is the most important thing in life (10:38-42).

10:38-42. The focus of this passage is not that people should be unconcerned with household chores, but that the proper attitude toward Jesus is to listen to Him and obey His words. The village where Martha opened her home to Him was Bethany (John 11:1-12:8), a few miles east of Jerusalem. Jesus stayed in Bethany during His final week on earth. A sharp contrast was portrayed between the two sisters. Mary . . . sat and listened to Jesus, while Martha made preparations for a meal. The phrase, only one thing is needed (Luke 10:42), refers to listening to His words, which Mary had chosen to do. The same theme is seen in 8:1-21.

3. jesus’ teaching about prayer (11:1-13).

11:1. Jesus prayed at every major crisis point in His life. He prayed at the time of His baptism (3:21), and at the time of the choosing of His disciples (6:12). He was often alone praying (5:16; 9:18) and also prayed with others around (9:28-29). He prayed for Simon (22:32), and He prayed in the garden before His betrayal (22:40-44). He even prayed on the cross (23:46). One of His disciples, impressed with Jesus’ life of prayer, asked Jesus to teach them to pray.

a. Jesus’ model prayer (11:2-4) (Matt. 6:9-15).

11:2-4. In this model prayer Jesus began with an intimate direct address, Father. This was somewhat characteristic of the way Jesus referred to God in His prayers (cf. 10:21). He then made five requests. The first two dealt with God’s interests. The first request was that God’s name be hallowed (hagiasthētō, from hagiazō, “to set apart or sanctify” or, as here, “to treat as holy”). Thus the request was for God’s reputation to be revered by men.

The second request was Your kingdom come. John the Baptist, Jesus, the Twelve, and the 72 had been preaching about the coming of God’s kingdom. When a person prays for the coming of the kingdom, he is identifying with the message of Jesus and His followers.

The third request was for daily bread. Bread is a general term denoting nourishing and filling food. Thus the request is for food that is necessary to sustain life for the day.

The fourth request concerned man’s relationship to God—the forgiveness of sins. Luke had already linked the forgiveness of sins to faith (7:36-50). In asking for forgiveness of sins a person expresses his faith that God will forgive him. Such a person then evidences his faith by forgiving others.

The fifth request is, lead us not into temptation. But why pray such a prayer since God does not want people to sin? The meaning is that Jesus’ followers are to pray that they be delivered from situations that would cause them to sin. His disciples, contrary to the Law experts (10:25-29), realized that they were easily drawn into sin. Therefore Jesus’ followers need to ask God for help to live righteous lives.

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Walvoord, John F. ; Zuck, Roy B. ; Dallas Theological Seminary: The Bible Knowledge Commentary : An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL : Victor Books, 1983-c1985, S. 2:233

See:

A Scriptural Response to: Biblical Evidence or Catholics St. Joseph Communication

"Jesus wasn't a homosexualist..."

Is your Jesus pro-Sodomite? Homosexuality is: forbidden (Lev. 18:22), considered an abomination (1 Kin. 14:24), punishment for (Lev. 20:13), unclean (Rom. 1:24, 26, 27).

"...[H]is notion that charity..."

The cross shows you the seriousness of man's sin. Sin required a blood sacrifice (Eph 1:7). Do you think Jesus dies because someone spilled some milk? You fail to appreciate God's holiness and man's sinfulness.

[Obama to new grads: "No time for excuses" by Mark Morgenstein, CNN] "...The president's speech on Sunday was well-received, though the crowd had to brave some thunder and lightning and endure pouring rain.

One awkward silence came when Obama slightly deviated from his prepared remarks. He was expected to say, "Be the best husband to your wife, or boyfriend to your partner." However, instead, he said "Be the best husband to your wife, or your boyfriend, or your partner," eliciting some clearly confused responses from the crowd..."

Full text: Obama to new grads: "No time for excuses"

Homosexuality is: forbidden (Lev. 18:22), considered an abomination (1 Kin. 14:24), punishment for (Lev. 20:13), unclean (Rom. 1:24, 26, 27).