Leviticus 18:22 and Romans 1:26-27 are often used against homosexuality, but it’s argued that these passages don’t condemn loving same-sex relationships. Leviticus disapproves of specific sexual acts, not homosexuality itself. In Genesis 19, the term “sodomy” refers to violent acts, not consensual relationships. Understanding the cultural context is crucial, as these biblical verses are more about power dynamics and violence than homosexuality.
The Bible doesn’t explicitly condemn long-term homosexual relationships. What it does discourage is engaging in sex outside of a committed and responsible context. For instance, having extramarital sex, especially with a woman at home, is considered wrong. The focus is on responsible and purposeful relationships rather than casual or irresponsible behavior.
If there’s a long-term, monogamous, and loving relationship between two individuals, regardless of gender, the Bible doesn’t explicitly disapprove. The concept of marriage, according to the Bible, is God’s institution, a means of having children, a way to express sexual love, honorable for everyone, an intimate and permanent bond, worthy of Jesus’ presence, and dissolved only by death.
In essence, the Bible emphasizes the importance of committed, responsible, and purposeful relationships, rather than condemning love and companionship based on gender.
What is it god wants to tell us? Can it be wrong to be in a long term committed relationship and following what is gods will for your life at the same time?
This topic might be out of context but needed to be talked about.
