Homosexuality – gift from God?

The Oprah show yesterday, January 7, 2009, was a show based on achieving a higher level of spirituality, which is a good thing.

However, two of her guests commented that homosexuality is a gift from God. I must take issue with this.

If the meaning of a “gift from God” is a trial, temptation or situation that is given to one that they might overcome, endure and persevere triumpantly in faith, then I would agree.

However, if the meaning is one that is only about enduring the public suffering of being openly and happily homosexual, then I do not agree.

I have no doubt that the toxic world we have created has in some part, been responsible for the genetic predisposition to homosexuality. As with all genetic problems, however, we want to help them by embracing and helping the person to overcome the condition.

Alcoholism runs in my family. Many of us have struggled with it and overcome it. Not once did it enter our minds to embrace the unhealthy actions of drinking whenever you want because you were born with it and therefore you can’t help yourself. That’s garbage.

Homosexuality, especially in men, is a dangerous life style. Why aren’t we teaching the struggles and diseases that will invade and torment these men later in life if this lifestyle is continued?

Tom Usher has written an excellent article describing the conditions and diseases that are running rampant among homosexuals, so rather than repeat them, I encourage you to read it for yourself.

He also very clearly explains our view as Christians, and why we should hold firm to these views, especially if we love homosexuals.

“HOMOSEXUALS: WHAT THEY IGNORE.”