Originally Posted by divine_punishment

Here is what CARM (Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry) says:
There are those who like to say that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality. Various verses are cited (out of context) and the verses that people use to show that homosexuality is wrong are explained away. The world wants to change God's words and meanings into something more suitable to its sinful desires. Nevertheless, the truth stands: The Bible condemns homosexuality as a sin. Let's look at what it says.

Lev. 18:22, "You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination."

Lev. 20:13, "If there is a man who lies with a male as those who lie with a woman, both of them have committed a detestable act; they shall surely be put to death. Their bloodguiltness is upon them"

1 Cor. 6:9-10, "Or do you not know that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, shall inherit the kingdom of God."

Rom. 1:26-28, "For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged the natural function for that which is unnatural, 27and in the same way also the men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. 28And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper."

Homosexuality is clearly condemned by the Bible. It goes against the created order of God. He created Adam and then made a woman. This is what God has ordained and it is what is right. Unlike other sins, homosexuality has a severe judgment administered by God Himself. This judgment is simple: They are given over to their passions. That means that their hearts are allowed to be hardened by their sins (Romans 1:18ff). As a result, they can no longer see the error of what they are doing. Without an awareness of their sinfulness, there will be no repentance and trusting in Jesus. Without Jesus, they will have no forgiveness. Without forgiveness, there is no salvation.

What should be the Christian's Response to the Homosexual?

Just because someone is a homosexual does not mean that we cannot love him (or her) or pray for him (her). Homosexuality is a sin and like any other sin, it needs to be dealt with in the only way possible. It needs to be laid at the cross, repented of, and never done again.
As a Christian, you should pray for the salvation of the homosexual the same you would any other person in sin. The homosexual is still made in the image of God -- even though he is in grave sin. Therefore, you should show him same dignity as anyone else you come in contact with. However, this does not mean that you are to approve of their sin. Don't compromise your witness for a socially acceptable opinion that is void of godliness.

Originally Posted by lebasiara

Actually I have friends that are homosexuals.... I pray for them, I don't agree with their lives but I am their friend and I care about them so that's why I pray and hope that they will change their lives.

Originally Posted by lebasiara

Smooth! Here is more than prooved: homosexuality is a sin.
It was not stated by God by any means... Humans just twisted the stuff until get to the poinof abomination. However... as Divine_punishment says: that does not mean that I cannot pray for them or love them.
Actually I have friends that are homosexuals.... I pray for them, I don't agree with their lives but I am their friend and I care about them so that's why I pray and hope that they will change their lives.

Originally Posted by Shu

how can you call them your friends when you believe theyre sinning every second of their lives?

ok, is homosexuality a sin according to the bible? sure, yes it is.

but will i let you, a straight person, tell me, a non-straight person, that i chose not to be straight? hell no i will not.

we agree its a sin. end of story. dont ****ing tell me what i chose to be and what im stuck being. this threads not about that.

Originally Posted by lebasiara

I never told you to change... it is your choice.... and I respect it....

I can tell that to my friends because I care for them and I love them. They know what I think, but also they know I don't jugde them, and that I am a true friend... I don't pretend... Also they know that God loves the sinner... however He does not love the sin....
I will not tell you what to do or what not to do... it is not my position and it never was.... I don't like to be judged so I don't judge....... plus as same as I judge here... I'll be judged...

Originally Posted by Manga artist

Well Your right there and chose that life style
but it's agaist God's words , but we can't tell people what to do.
and there is a price to pay for any kind of sin.