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I'm sorry, [b]the New Testament language is not ambivalent on this, it takes no "semantic acrobatics." [/b] Paul calls out homosexual acts loud and clear.  If you want to disregard the Bible after the Gospels, that's fine, but it is by no means the "correct" way to read the Bible.  I mean, I, personally, do not really believe that homosexuality is wrong, but the Bible seems really clear on it and it is a difficult thing to reconcile.[/quote]

Wait -- you knew that the Christian bible wasn't originally written in English, right?[/quote]

If the original language is ambivalent, how so?  Let’s have that explanation, I’m interested.  I’d rather read an actual point than witless snark.[/quote]

Sure, we can discuss it. How have you been interpreting the Greek word "malakoi," for the purposes of this thread?[/quote]

I don’t know Ancient Greek and I’m pretty sure you don’t either.

If you are knowledgeable about this topic- go ahead and lay it out.  Where is the ambivalence in the language and why is your interpretation more correct?[/quote]

Oh! So you aren't the poster who wrote above, "I'm sorry, [b]the New Testament language is not ambivalent on this, it takes no "semantic acrobatics" [/b]? Or are you?

I think I'll wait for them to come back. I've never read a non-ambivalent translation that was supported by the text, and I'd really like to hear that first.

Part of my oral defense for a philosophy degree was translating Epictetus. I'm definitely no expert, but I do find the issues of translation fascinating.[/quote]

Great!  Explain your issues with the translation!  We are so impressed!  The fact that you seem to be avoiding making your own argument is telling.  Are you interested in dialogue, or in having a “gotcha” moment and dominating?  Sorry, I’m not concerned about your degree.   You shouldn’t have to have a doctoral degree to understand the Bible.[/quote]

Oh, no, I think I'll wait for the person who said it was non-ambivalent to come back. Thanks, though. :)[/quote]

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