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Roy Gane: LGBTQ+ and the Bible

There has been a radical upsurge in attention to persons who identify themselves as LGBTQ+. This has led to much renewed investigation of scriptural teaching on the issue. Many, including some scholars and some Seventh-day Adventists, have attempted to reinterpret relevant biblical texts to allow for homosexual practice, especially in a committed monogamous relationship. However, these attempts fail because the Bible clearly disallows any kind of homosexual practice, although it never condemns anyone for just being homosexual in the sense of having sexual attraction to members of the same gender. Misinterpreting biblical texts regarding homosexual practice carries serious implications for interpretation of texts dealing with other issues and for Christian family and social life. However, Christians should reach out to LGBTQ+ persons with Christ-like compassion and assist their challenging journeys in gaining and/or maintaining sexual purity.