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Originally Posted by Chris
Human conduct hasn't changed in 2,000 years though. The reason the Bible writer called Paul argued against homosexual practice, for example, was because there was plenty of it around at the time, especially in Greece and Rome (Paul wrote about it in a letter addressed to Christians living in Rome who wanted to know whether it was acceptable - he was unequivocal in stating that in the eyes of the Christian God, it is not).
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Thank you for an excellant response Chris,
I would like to concentrate on the above point as it is more pertinant to the "pope thread" if i may.How do christians respect homosexuals as people equal to others even though it is against gods will (as stated in Pauls letters) .My morals are to treat gay people as equals,the catholic church has different views as does Islam ,and yet the morals that teach us to accept gay people as equals goes directly against gods will .I suppose what i am asking is ,shouldn't christianity re-interpret the bible or specifically the new testament as has happened before over the centuries to be more intune with modern society ?.