What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? - Does the Bible Promote Prejudice?

Still, some people would say that the Bible promotes prejudice against homosexuals and that those who adhere to its moral code are intolerant.  'The Bible was written at a time when people were narrow-minded,'  they claim. 'Today we accept people of all races, nationalities, and sexual preferences.'  To them, rejecting homosexuality is the same as rejecting people of a different skin color.  Is that comparison valid?  No. Why not?

Because  there is a difference between rejecting homosexual conduct and rejecting homosexual people.  The Bible tells Christians to be respectful of all  people.  (1 Peter 2:17) But that does not mean that Christians must accept  all kinds of conduct. 

Consider a comparison: Suppose you view smoking as harmful and even repugnant.  What if you have a workmate who is a smoker?  Would you be considered narrow-minded just because your view of smoking differs from his? Would the fact  that he smokes and you do not smoke automatically mean that you are prejudiced against him?  If your workmate were to demand that you change your view of smoking, would that  not make him narrow-minded and intolerant? 

Jehovah's Witnesses choose to live by the moral code set forth in the Bible. (Also, Jehovah's code)  They do not approve of the actions that the Bible prohibits. But they neither mock nor mistreat people whose practices differ  from their own. 

Note: For one, everyone has a right to their opinion and healthy view. Smoke from cigarettes will get on your clothes and anyone else's clothes near you) For two, to me to not approve of Jehovah's disapproval of people's conduct, is insulting Jehovah. I am with him all the way. I disapprove of bad conduct, and other things that Jehovah disapproves of as well. 

Next time: What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? - The Bible's View Cruel? 

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