No, homosexuals, gays, and lesbians should not be put to death.We don't live under the Old Testament Law in which the moral and civil requirements are both in effect. Instead, as Christians we are to pray for the salvation of those who are lost in their sexual sin. We are to treat them with dignity, as is befitting people who are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26).However, we are not to support legislation that gives them special rights nor are we to support a redefinition of marriage. Furthermore, there is no New Testament admonition to kill homosexuals. In fact, when Jesus dealt with the adulterous woman who, under Old Testament law would've been put to death (Lev. 20:10), Jesus forgave her and told her to go and sin no more (John 8:3-11).

But then, what do we do about the Bible saying to kill homosexuals?

"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 bloodguiltiness is upon them." (Lev. 20:13, NASB)

"If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them." (Lev. 20:13, ESV)

First of all, there are divisions within the Old Testament Law that are important. Basically, it is categorized into three main sections: Civil, Ceremonial, and Moral. Let's take a quick look.

Civil - Expired with the demise of the Jewish civil government
1.Justice practices (Exodus 21:12-36; Lev. 24:17-23)
2.Law of property redemption (Lev. 25)
3.Property rights (Exodus 22:1-15)
4.Be just with the poor, (Lev. 19:15)
5.Do not hate in your heart (Lev. 19:17)
6.Retain just scales in commerce (Lev. 19:35f)
7.Robbery, extortion, false witness, and restitution (Lev. 6:1-7)
8.Punishment of those who caused unwarranted death (Exodus 21:12-36)


Ceremonial - Expired with the fulfillment of priestly work of Christ (Matt. 3:15)
1.Various sacrificial offerings for sin (Lev. 1,2,3,4,5,6; Num. 28:1-31).
2.Priestly duties (Lev. 7:1-37; Numbers 3:25-39; 18:1-7)
3.Laws on animals for food (Lev. 11:1-47)
4.Cleaning house of leper (Lev. 14:33-57)
5.Law of Atonement (Lev. 16:1-28;17:1-16)
6.Regulations for Priests (Lev. 21,22)
7.Festivals (Lev. 23:1-25)

Moral - No Expiration because it is based on God's character. "You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy," (Lev. 19:2)
1.Do not steal or lie (Exodus 20:15,16; Lev. 19:12; Deut. 5:19-20)
2.Do not oppress your neighbor (Lev. 19:13)
3.No idolatry (Exodus 20:4-6; Lev. 26:1-13; Deut. 5:8-10; 13:1-18 )
4.Do not commit murder (Deut. 5:17)
5.Don't sacrifice children to Molech (Lev. 20:1-5)
6.Don't commit adultery, incest, bestiality, homosexuality, etc. (Exodus 20:14; Lev. 20:9-21; Deut. 5:18 )
7.You shall love your neighbor as yourself (Lev. 19:18 )

The civil aspect of the law is no longer in effect because these laws were intended for a theocratic system; that is, a system where God's morals were enforced by the government. But the ancient governmental system is not in effect. Furthermore, the agent purity laws were in place to keep the Messianic line pure so that Jesus would be born, die on the cross, be resurrected, and provide redemption to God's people. Now that the Messiah has arrived and accomplished his sacrificial work, the harshness of the Old Testament law is not necessary.

So, we're not to execute homosexuals anymore than we are to execute adulterers. However, their sins should never be promoted in society.


By CARM.

1. Gay, lesbian and homosex.ual mean the same. A homosex.ual man is a gay, a homosex.ual woman is a lesbian.
2. The Judeo-Christian god demanded human sacrifices hundreds of his favor. I agree with you, about that same God has changed their policy. Except for some Jewish sects, that God no longer asks to sacrifice virgins and children. Why sacrifice gay then?
3. You assumes, that homosex.uality is a sin and that we must eradicate it. I do not believe that homosex.uality is a sin. Also, it's not a sin to have heterosex.ual sex.
4. My proposal goes somewhat further away ... I would suggest that all religious fanatics are burned as a holocaust to Jheová. Surely he would be very pleased.

My respects.

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"If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them." (Lev. 20:13, ESV)


Moral - No Expiration because it is based on God's character. "You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy," (Lev. 19:2)
1.Do not steal or lie (Exodus 20:15,16; Lev. 19:12; Deut. 5:19-20)
2.Do not oppress your neighbor (Lev. 19:13)
3.No idolatry (Exodus 20:4-6; Lev. 26:1-13; Deut. 5:8-10; 13:1-18 )
4.Do not commit murder (Deut. 5:17)
5.Don't sacrifice children to Molech (Lev. 20:1-5)
6.Don't commit adultery, incest, bestiality, homosexuality, etc. (Exodus 20:14; Lev. 20:9-21; Deut. 5:18 )
7.You shall love your neighbor as yourself (Lev. 19:18 )

The civil aspect of the law is no longer in effect because these laws were intended for a theocratic system; that is, a system where God's morals were enforced by the government. But the ancient governmental system is not in effect. Furthermore, the agent purity laws were in place to keep the Messianic line pure so that Jesus would be born, die on the cross, be resurrected, and provide redemption to God's people. Now that the Messiah has arrived and accomplished his sacrificial work, the harshness of the Old Testament law is not necessary.

So, we're not to execute homosexuals anymore than we are to execute adulterers. However, their sins should never be promoted in society.


By CARM.

Nonsense, you say that the moral law has not expired and that Homosexuals should not be killed, however, you put the same verse in Leveticus that says that homosexuals should be killed under the moral laws.

Gay marriage does not affect you. If you dont like it, then dont marry a gay person. Why vote against it?

logicboy:


Nonsense, you say that the moral law has not expired and that Homosexuals should not be killed, however, you put the same verse in Leveticus that says that homosexuals should be killed under the moral laws.

Gay marriage does not affect you. If you dont like it, then dont marry a gay person. Why vote against it?

They shouldn't, cos all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. and the wages of sin is death.
you that is lying and you stealing etc with the homosexual person are all sinners in the sight of God. Jesus says if you know you have no sin be the first to cast the stone. Let us leave judgement for God because it belongs to him.