quote:Originally posted by sailaway:
StarryNight and anyone, really, would you consider it possible to disapprove of behavior, lifestyle, or choices made by people without hating the individuals? I am new to this forum, but I have not seen anything indicative of hatred towards gays. As for bias everyone has it, so it might as well be upfront as hidden under the cloak of "objectivity." Of course balance is good; but should balance require you support causes with which you disagree?
Personally, I must say that anyone living in adultery, homosexuality, fornication, greed,hatred, is living in sin. I know some people like this. I don't hate them, I hate that they are so mislead or stubborn (in different cases), but I have compassion for them because they are suffering and may end in permanent ****ation if he does not repent (in a particular case). I do not approve sin when I recognize it, but neither can hate the people when the One who saved me and continues to work His perfection in me died to save them as well.
Well, forget the part about hatred. There seems to at least be some kind of issue. Too bad. It is a dangerous thing when people try to use the scriptures to defend their personal set of beliefs instead of allowing the scriptures to mold their beliefs.