The thing is, sometimes I am not sure what the Christian response to homosexuality should be. I mean, I know what I think, but I also know that I am fallible and prone to errors. I am open to the idea that I may be wrong. Having said that, I am also completely convinced that the church’s response to this issue isn’t right either.
Honestly, the real reason why I second guess myself on this issue is that part of me wants the Bible to be infallible. In some ways life would be a whole lot easier if it was. But for that to be true I would have to deny that women are equal to men, that the Earth revolves around the Sun, and that the planet we live on is round. Frankly, I am not prepared to do that.
The Bible is not infallible and yet it is true. Both Christians and non-Christians have a problem with this idea. Some Christians say the Bible is perfect. It’s not. Non-Christians say the whole concept of Christianity must be bullshit if the Bible is fallible. It’s not. The truth, as usual, is in the middle.
Yes the Bible has errors and bad ideas in it. Of course it does. This book relates God’s relationship with human beings, it is as perfect as we are. At the same time, that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t also contain truth. I can’t turn off my brain and believe in an infallible Bible. Despite that, I still believe in the Bible. Seems illogical, doesn’t it?
One of my newest blog discoveries is Gospel of Reason. It is an atheist’s blog that has given me valuable insights into how he came to the beliefs he has. At the same time, it has helped me realize that my faith is one of logic. Or, at least, it seems that way to me.
I believe the things I do because they make sense to me. Maybe I would be a better person if I had more blind faith, but I don’t. I have studied religions and while I have seen beauty and truth in other faiths, Christianity is the only one that really rings true to me. I am a Christian because Jesus makes sense to me.
The Bible says that homosexuality is a sin. On the other hand, God has shown me throughout my life that I need to accept people just as they are. To me that is the most Christian response. I believe in equality for people, all people. I believe that Christians everywhere need to stand up for human rights and God’s love. Even if (and especially if) that means swallowing our own prejudice.
