I was talking with a friend, and mentioned that we attend a church that is "welcoming and affirming". What that means is, we welcome and affirm Gays, Lesbians, etc. His response was predictable: "How can you do that and claim you are a Christian?" (Add some explanations points to get the tone of voice.)
I said, "Because God in Jesus Christ welcomes all sorts of people. Paul said 'All have sinned.' Jesus said, 'Whoever believes. . . ' If can accepts and welcomes people, what right do we mortals have to reject them?"
"But it's against nature ," said my friend.
"Since when has nature been given ultimate authority over us," I asked. "If nature causes an earthquake, are we prohibited from digging out victims and giving them assistance, because, 'Nature has spoken'? If a volcano erupts and displaces and kills thousands of people, do we refuse the survivors help because, "Nature is the ultimate authority, and has decreed that these people are bad.'? If a forest fire rages, do we help people fight the fire and evacuate as necessary because, "Nature wants these people killed and homeless."
That's nonsense thinking, not faith reasoning. Certainly not Christian faith reasoning.
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