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[–]Fonched 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

It was just some sources I forgot, which illustrated my previous questions. I do want to see more examples of these words meaning "homosexual", even despite some of the uses of arsenokoites/malakoi in other publiccations meaning not to be that. Other than that good points and surreal to see these gay christian sources make a logical fallacy.

[–]nordmannenLegionnaire 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I'd refer you to the church fathers, Eusebius of Caesarea, St. Clement, St. Basil, and St. John Chrysostom, all of which should have excerpts present here: https://www.churchfathers.org/homosexuality

Yeah I know why you provided them and I appreciate that. I would ask, however, are you aware that there are countless christian blogs that will do this exact thing, with equally weak arguments, against homosexuality? If you seek Christianity, you can't base your spiritual foundation on what random people on the internet say.

A few other notes: the distinction between active and passive members in a homosexual relation is in line with the Roman dichotomy regarding sexuality, and that Roman conception is likely what influenced early Christian society, and why you see terms like pederasty and sodomy appearing so frequently regarding this topic. Also, it should be pointed out that we are instructed, according to Genesis 1:28, to be fruitful and multiply. This is obviously not possible in a homosexual relationship. Additionally, we are warned about the sin of lust, regardless of who it is towards, and it is a desire of the flesh, which is of the world, according to 1 John 2:16, and a sin against your own body according to Paul in 1 Corinthians 6:18 (remember what I said about broader context).

[–]Fonched 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Thank you for the references. How would I base my own spiritual foundation instead of looking quotes? Just use my own stances on the topic to keep my faith going?