Not long ago I took questions from some of you and promised to answer them on my next podcast episode.
The new episode dropped yesterday.
I did my best at answering the questions in all seriousness and candor. However, as is my custom, the episode is sprinkled with some comic relief.
So . . . if you don’t have a sense of humor, then put your coffee cup down, walk away from your computer or smart phone, and forget that you ever read this blog post.
Sin Metrics: The Sins that Christians Condemn & Excuse
Hi Frank. Do you have a link for the audio clip of the decaf coffee date? Hilarious.
As far as I know, there are no separate links for the spoof commercials. They are only on my podcast.
I’d be inclined to position 3 on.. the homosexuality issue.
I have a step sibling that is gay…..and may possibly get married soon.
Not sure how to handle that….I’m hoping I won’t have to. I can’t condone the behavior. ….but I care about the individuals.
Any thoughts?
Shana
Maybe you could ask “Is tithing part of the New Covenant?”. Might be a real blessing to the Body of Christ. Is giving under compulsion scriptural?
Already addressed that in an entire chapter in this book: http://www.PaganChristianity.org
As far as question #7, what often gets missed in the discussion on homosexuality is the difference between temptation and sin. Temptation is not sin. Jesus was tempted in all points, yet was without sin.
I don’t believe it is sin to have homosexual tendencies, anymore than it’s sin to be tempted to lust after women. All sorts of desires (be they ‘strange’ or ‘normal’) may arise from our flesh that may need to be put to death on a daily basis. It becomes sin when the thought is entertained or acted upon.
I think what is especially offensive to homosexuals is the suggestion that the very attraction they may feel towards the same gender is sin. I don’t think we can necessarily control what our flesh desires. But we can decide whether we sow to the Spirit or sow to the flesh. One leads to life, the other, death.
Great podcast, and the best commercials collection ever! I appreciate your thoughts on question #7. The androgyny issue is perplexing. I had to write down 47 minutes on a scratch pad so I can go back and get the names of all the authors you mentioned, in reference to the three camps. I am looking forward to reading these thoughtful views. My heart grieves over the pain suffered by all those impacted by the slings and arrows of unkindness and judgmentalism that forget we are talking about real people, who are are deeply loved by persons who may or may not agree with their lifestyle.
Joyce. I’ll post the whole list of links on Monday in a new post. This will keep you from having to search. You’re the only person who has commented on #7 which I find fascinating.
Is not Matthew 19:12 dealing with the issue of transgender?
Not sure if that’s what’s being referred to there or simply the inability to reproduce. But if it is, not sure it throws any light on the issue.
Good stuff, indeed!
Thanks for answering the question. I love the “cha-ching” sound effect with each book mention…….lol. Kept me laughing.
I mentioned you in my podcast Monday, then I find you said my name on yours today. See, you do reap what you sow 😉
Thank you. Compliments to the chef. Insightful as always and cool music and ads.
My favorite podcast just got better. Love the music, sound effects, and commercials. Oh, and the answers were great too. 🙂
Brilliant! Original thinking on a lot of this stuff and I LOVED the commercials. Sharing this.