Sentences with phrase «sex as an abomination»

Leviticus 18:22 identifies homosexual sex as an abomination, a detestable sin.

Not exact matches

Paul sees male - male sex as an impurity, a taboo, uncleanness — in other words, «abomination.»

We've isolated and condemned homosexuality as an especially egregious sin because 1) it's a sexual thing (and we're obsessed with sex), 2) it's relatively easy to identify and name, (unlike gossip and materialism and greed, which are condemned more often in the Bible and are more pervasive in our culture), and 3) it is «other,» (when you're straight, and in no danger of committing homosexual acts yourself, it's easy to call it an abomination because it's easier to remove specks from others people's eyes.)

Often cited in the discussion regarding same - sex relationships are Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13, which describe same - sex behavior between males as an «abomination» punishable by death.