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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Christian condemnation of homosexual behavior did not materialize out of the ectoplasm in 1946.

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This.  The very idea shows a complete ignorance of Christianity, the Church, and the Bible.  All church teaching (Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant denominations) prior to the middle 20th century regarded homosexual behavior as sinful.  I'm not saying you have to agree with that teaching, but when people talk like "homophobia" is the result of a translation that occurred almost 2000 years into the history of the church, they are not being serious.[/quote]

Ignorant of what exactly? That most ancient civilizations did not stigmatize or punish homosexuality until 4th century AD when Constantine converted  the declining Roman Empire to Christianity? Jesus had nothing to say about the matter giving us a sense that he did not regard homosexuality as an abomination before God in the same league as many other behaviors. He had plenty to say about other types of sin (attitudes and actions that separate us from the love of God) - such as those who were/ are judgmental, hypocritical and lack compassion for others who are suffering in different ways.

Ancient Rome
As long as a man played the penetrative role, it was socially acceptable and considered natural for him to have same-sex relations, without a perceived loss of his masculinity or social standing.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_homosexuality#:~:text=Ancient%20Rome,-Main%20articles%3A%20Sexuality&text=As%20long%20as%20a%20man,his%20masculinity%20or%20social%20standing.

Was homosexuality accepted in ancient Greece?
During these times, homosexuality was seen as normal and necessary due to the power dynamic at play between an older, dominant man, and a younger, submissive one. Yet, when two men of similar age shared a similar relationship, it was deemed taboo and, in fact, perverse.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexuality_in_ancient_Greece#:~:text=During%20these%20times%2C%20homosexuality%20was,and%2C%20in%20fact%2C%20perverse.

Was homosexuality accepted in ancient Egypt?
No ancient Egyptian document mentions that homosexual acts were set under penalty. Thus it was very likely tolerated, as there has never been proof suggesting otherwise. The Roman Emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD is said to have exterminated a large number of "effeminate priests" based in Alexandria.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Egypt#:~:text=No%20ancient%20Egyptian%20document%20mentions,effeminate%20priests%22%20based%20in%20Alexandria

Speaking for myself, many of my favorite priests and church leaders are gay. I am so glad that they can be their true awesome selves in our church (and in many others now). Jesus advised us that we will know a tree by its fruit. The gay people I know at my large church reflect the fruits of the spirit that St Paul talks about in Galatians 5: 22-23: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

Against such things there is no law or condemnation. 
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