Originally Posted by KC Elbows
First, we share the world with catholics, who, imo, look tolerant in comparison to many baptists on the gay topic.
Second, if you are suggesting that sodomy(in biblical terms) is a sin, and thus, being gay is, I challenge you to find any source before the tenth century that interprets sodomy(in biblical terms) as anything but failing to treat a guest well.
The interpretation of sodomy(i.e. the sin of the sodomites) during well over half of Catholic history had nothing to do with ****sexuality. Certainly not during the time the old testament was compiled, or even when Christ was around. Not for the gnostics, nor any of the early popes(including the gay ones).
Of course, I'm not even religious. But I know that much.
Additionally, our modern world is the direct legacy of a bunch of gay roman emporers who assumed power after a bunch of gay greeks lost it.
History favors the swish, and not the tenth century REVISION of what "sodomy" actually means to God.