One of the arguments currently appearing in the media to encourage Christian acceptance of homosexual relationships is this:
“The apostle Paul did not condemn slavery as it was practiced in the Roman Empire but today we recognize that slavery is an inhumane and inappropriate institution. Attitudes have changed and Paul’s was wrong. The apostle Paul condemned homosexuality. Today we recognize that it is an acceptable alternative life-style—attitudes have changed again for the better and Paul’s was wrong on this count too. Thus, Paul’s authority on the matter of homosexuality is discredited by his acceptance of slavery.”
How do we address this argument? Why did Paul condone the practice of slavery in the Roman Empire?
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Author: The Advocate
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Bible reference(s): Genesis 19:5, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 18:29, Leviticus 20:13, Judges 19:22, 1 Kings 14:24, Romans 1:26-27, Romans 1:32, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Timothy 1:10, Jude 1:7
Source: “Question Box,” The Christadelphian Advocate.
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