There are too many homosexuals these days who think that God accepts them
along with their homosexuality. The Metropolitan Community Church is one
example, and look at how the Episcopals accept homosexual clergy. This
acceptance doctrine is out of control. Repentance has become a foreign
concept to this version of the gospel.
And I agree with this. I believe that homosexuals should feel loved and accepted as persons -- especially those who are seeking the Lord. But this can be done in the context of an uncompromising gospel presentation. There are NO homosexuals I have had anything to do with that are not fully aware that I believe that this is a sin as surely as is gluttony ................. and it is a sin that is nearly as dangerous to one's person as gluttony. More than that, they understand that "leadership" realities, in a biblical sense, require those leaders to be above reproach. I had a lot to do with an Evangelical Free congregation in which 5 homosexuals attended the Sunday service on a regular basis. They were accepted by the congregation and even loved by a number of the membership --- all without what some would see as "compromise." They were never involved in leadership, although the two males wanted to help with the Sunday School program. And they sat through a morning sermon that dealt heavily with the biblical view of homosexuality as the minister understood that message. They handled it fine.
JD
