I find that our culture has a difficult time discussing controversial issues like homosexuality. We are quick to jump to conclusions and start calling people names. It is possible that we quickly jump to name calling because we don’t really know what to say. We may have not thought through our position, so we simply assume that the other side is ignorant or hateful for not seeing it our way. I could be wrong about this, but I have met people who admit to being much more calm in discussions after truly understanding what they believe.
But before I get onto another point, it is refreshing to see this issue be discussed with clarity and compassion by two people on completely different sides of the debate. Sean McDowell, author and professor at Biola University, defended the position that biblical marriage is the exclusive union of one man and one woman for life. Matthew Vines, author of God and the Gay Christian and founder of the Reformation Project, defended the position that biblical marriage also includes monogamous same-sex relationships.
You know it is going to be a good conversation with two leaders discussing their positions. I hope that you watch the discussion below with an open mind and learn how to have a positive conversation on this issue. I learned so much from this and I hope you do too.
Comment below with your thoughts!
think-well.org 
February 6, 2018 at 5:10 pm
It sounds like this guy wants to “add” his own text to the Bible, to condone what he does. Homosexuality is a depency just like alcoholism and drug addiction. We don’t condone these dependencies but help people to overcome them.
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February 7, 2018 at 7:48 am
Matthews strategy is for christians to cultivate relationships with “gay” christians. The hope is that the christian will change their world view based on emotions rather than trusting the clear teaching of scripture.
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February 10, 2018 at 3:34 pm
Matthew’s main point is that since the Bible does not specifically say anything about a gay, monogamous relationship, then we can re-interpret the Bible to include that relationship as a Godly relationship. Let’s take that idea a bit further, as I might want my monogamous relationship with my she-goat included also, maybe some pedofiles want to work something out here too.
It is simple. The Bible states that man shall not sleep with man. It is a simple but complete command.
Anyone who willingly and continuously commits a sin (premeditated) is no longer walking in the light.
If you are following your flesh instead of following Jesus then you are a child of Satan. (see 1 John)
Thus It doesn’t matter if you are actively gay or a hit man. Until you repent and change your ways you are not a child of God. If I had gay tendencies, I would have to choose celibacy (and a lot of prayer) as this 70 or so years on earth is nothing compared to eternal joy.
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