Originally posted by Chin Eng:
know what? I sort of expected that seeing that it's part of your
siggie.... haha
So you think the reference is to a "straight" guy vs a "bent"
(homo) guy?
[b]The book of Ecclesiastes is
sometimes considered a pessimistic and discouraging book. But, it
should not be viewed this way. It is true that Solomon devotes most
of the book to a consideration of the futility of life (the word
"vanity" occurs 37 times). But, this view is approached in the
context of life "under the sun" (a phrase which occurs 29 times).
In other words, life is only vain if we have a "this world" concept
of life. Solomon's conclusion is a
warning against such an attitude. He encourages the reader instead
to "remember thy Creator" and to "fear God, and keep His
commandments". This God-centered approach to life puts everything
in perspective, and gives greater purpose to all that we
do.
Extracted from http://www.oconcofc.org/ecclesiastes.pdf.
Nothing in Ecclesiastes is about a gay life style. The writing was
ascribed to King Solomon in his later years where he has gone
through his life, in his so-called wisdom and realised that
everything is empty without God.
Try reading Ecc 7:13 in another language and see if the
supposed implication of gay lifestyle is still
present.
This is a classic example of taking ONE verse out of an entire
passage and reinterpreting it to suit one's agenda.[/b]
really? and whos to say what is considered taking it out of
context? on whose authority are u judging that on? who are u to say
that God for sure did not create homosexuality? Besides, i might
point it out to u that I did not take it out of context, rather, a
xtian friend of mine highlighted several passages to me when we
were discussing the debate of whether homosexuality is God's
creation or not. And I'd like to hear your explanation on xtians,
who aren't gay but who feel that homosexuality is a sin, and who
can use the bible to argue that view. How do u explain it, and how
can u tell me for sure it isn't the homophobic xtians who are
quoting the bible out of context? nothing here seems to be certain
does it? How can I trust u when u say u're quoting passages in
context and they are quoting passages out of context? how can i and
WHY should i trust any of u?
