As I read A J Jacobs book, I am thinking about this topic more and more. I actually came across a question on gaychristian.net yesterday that is tied to this question.
One argument pro-gay Christians use is that Christ did away with the Law. This is a concept which I have always been taught and which I still believe based on my understanding of Scripture. And yet, I feel like there has to be some standard. No Law at all would make for a very bad world to live in.
Perhaps the standard is the “Two Greatest Commandments” as outline by Christ? Love…for God and for your neighbor. If this is true, how do we know with any certainty that what we do is not violating the Law of Love for God? It seems easier to know if you are doing what is right in loving your neighbor.
It’s one of those questions that you will find a million answers to, and never know which is right. Paul said to us that all things are permissible but not all things are beneficial. I have never found this to be of much help either. The concept is that you want to prevent your brother or sister from stumbling. While a good idea, I find that in some cases, such as the discussion of homosexuality that this principle is difficult to apply. If this is the guideline, Christians should live and let live, but rather they want to impose their practices and beliefs on others. This not just limited to the fundamentalists, but often even their opposition...there is a word which proves the point…Opposition…among Christians even.
I am reminded of the quote from Isaiah, which appears on my parents’ front door: “As for me and my house we shall serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 I would very much like to add the phrase, “as God leads me” or “in the way I deem appropriate.” Certainly I will serve the Lord, but perhaps my understanding of the Word and the Law, if there is a Law now, is different than yours and as Christians we should respect that or risk causing someone to stumble.
Ashley in the movie, "June Bug" sums it up best:
"God loves you just the way you are, but God loves you too much for you to stay that way."
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