Dialog With A Christian Postmodern Part 4
While in my reverie she continued, “…and how do we know for sure that homosexuality is not a genetic trait? Maybe homosexuality is just another example of nature’s diversity? I have a very difficult time believing that the majority of homosexuals choose to be that way.”“Jane, researchers have been in a frantic search for the ‘gay gene’ for decades -- to no avail. And it’s clear why. Each guy that I have mentored and talked to involved in the gay culture confirm what every study I’ve read on the issue concludes -- that gay men all have either a history of sexual child abuse or of a physically, emotionally, or spiritual absent father. Each of these guys has told me personally, that ‘those who claim the gay lifestyle is not a choice are living the lie.’ Their words not mine! This accords well with Paul’s analysis in Romans 1 of those who not only ‘suppress the truth’ but who ‘exchange the truth of God for a lie.’ This is a clear case of multiple attestation of the real issue here.”
Still in evasive mode, Jane replied, “I just don’t see how a gay couple wanting to live together harms anyone else—except maybe the sensibilities of some individuals. Maybe if they were allowed to marry legally, there would be less infidelity amongst them. And with the horrendous trend of heterosexual infidelity, we have a huge splinter in our eye!”
“Jane, you’re right that hetero couples have not lived up to the biblical standard. But, it is clear from virtually all stats that the level of gay infidelity is off the chart – especially in terms of numbers of partners outside of the primary relationship, with 75% of gay men reporting over 100 partners. This has made many observers conclude the gay juggernaut has nothing to do with commitment, fidelity, and monogamy, but has everything to do with demanding societal acceptance, approval, and celebration of their twisted morality.”
Continuing I said, “Jane, the Scandinavian countries have had something close to full gay marriage for a decade or more. This has severed to separate the idea of parenthood from marriage. As a result studies have shown that the majority of children in those countries are born out of wedlock. This is why society through the ages has revered and protected the uniqueness of marriage as one man and one woman.”
“Well, I’d like to see those studies. I don’t see how anyone can determine that gay marriage is the causal factor in the breakdown of society in Scandinavia? As in any study there are many variables.”
Seeing this line of discussion was dead-ended, I cut to the chase.
“Jean, to the fundamental issue behind this whole dialog – I feel that you have been so burned in the past by legalism that you are hesitant to make any stand about exclusive truth in the name of compassion and tolerance. But truth, by definition IS exclusive. And it is in light of that the Church is called the ‘pillar of the truth.’ I agree with you that Jesus demonstrated the highest tolerance for people. But at the same time, He was very intolerant of wrong behaviors and beliefs – the Gospels are VERY clear on that. His compassion was always expressed by giving people what they NEEDED and not necessarily what they may have wanted, with the ever-constant challenge to correct their wrong thinking and behavior.”
Then came the bombshell…
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