Critiquing Pro-Gay Theology

Since we’re on the subject of homosexuality (see here and here), I thought I’d pass along this helpful overview series by Neil Simpson. At his 4Simpsons blog he is analyzing the various approaches that gays use to justify their pro-gay beliefs in the name of Christianity. He categorizes them into three:

1. The Bible is either not the Word of God, or most parts of it aren’t.
2. The Bible is the Word of God, but it doesn’t really say homosexual behavior is wrong.
3. The Bible is the Word of God and does clearly and emphatically condemn gay behavior as sinful. However, the Holy Spirit has given additional revelations such that this behavior is now acceptable.

The first post is an introduction to the importance of the issue.

Many churches today are being torn apart by false teachings about human sexuality, so we can’t ignore this topic. In addition, the rapid radical changes in public schools are a serious issue and hate speech laws are a blatant attempt to shut down debate.

Many people who hold the orthodox view would love to move on to other issues, but the problem is that the pro-gay theologians aren’t giving up. Therefore, we need to stand firm and do a better job of educating those in the middle ground.

The second looks at those who deny the portions of Scripture that condemn homosexuality (for a recent example, see here).

Unlike those in the second view, these folks seem to understand that the Bible does describe homosexual behavior as being sinful. They just dismiss those parts.

Some appear to believe in Dalmatian Theology, the false notion that the Bible is only inspired in spots and that they are inspired to spot the spots. If God wasn’t capable of inspiring all of the original writings of the Bible to be error-free, then why should we trust him to communicate with such clarity to these people regarding what is inspired and what isn’t?

The third considers the attempt to prove the legitimacy of homosexuality from the Bible by redefining and retranslating the commonly used passages (for a recent example, see here).

So why do people twist the scriptures so blatantly? I generally don’t speculate on the motives of individuals, as only God knows their hearts. But I have seen some themes and evidence in various cases.

Some believe the lies out of ignorance or laziness. They may be sincere Christians who just haven’t fully examined the issue. There are issues I haven’t fully explored and may have the wrong views on, so we should approach things with humility. We should do the hard work to understand important issues.

Some believe them out of political correctness. It is much easier to go with the views of the culture.

The fourth and final post will look at those who consider new revelation to have superseded the biblical teaching.

• Problems with pro-gay theology - 1 of 4
• Problems with pro-gay theology - 2 of 4
• Problems with pro-gay theology - 3 of 4
• Problems with pro-gay theology - 4 of 4

HT: GalatiansC4V16

See also our recent posts:

• Would Luther Be Pro-Gay?
• Gay Study Bible

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