8 Terrible Arguments Sacred Texts Makes For Homosexuality

For those of you who don't know, Sacredtext.com is a website dedicated to providing visitors with an array of texts--at least that's part of what they do. They appear as a website as unbiased, hoping to only let users read the texts however if you go to the LGBT section you immediately find an array of arguments for homosexuality--and they're all pathetic.

Here are the arguments and my response to them:

1.) Of 32,000 verses in the Bible, only five directly mention homosexuality. The only way this could be a valid argument is if (1) All the Bible is is a list of rules and (2) the more something is repeated the more it is condemned. The fact is more than 70% of those verses aren't moral commands; their narrative, genealogy and poetry. And it doesn't matter how often something is identified as a sin--it only has to be condemned once. The argument relies on one's ignorance of what is in the Bible and how much for it deals with sexual immorality. As something that is defined in The Bible as sexual immoral it is referred to along with others collectively as sexual immorality closer to twenty times. 


2.) Leviticus, the book of the Bible which stipulates death for homosexuality, requires the same punishment for adultery, pre-marital sex, disobedient children and blasphemy. Yes and blasphemy, adultery, premarital intercourse, and cursing parents (not simply disobeying them) remains wrong. Although we do not have to enforce the death penalties of the Torah we have an obligation to follow the Moral Law which condemns homosexuality along with the others listed above. 

3.) The Biblical Jesus does not condemn homosexuality. Yeah well we don't have express written words of Jesus condemning rape and incest either so I guess Jesus would be okay with those. I'm not saying those equate to homosexuality but the argument that because we don't have a record of Jesus condemning means that He's okay with it is void. By the same logic that would mean He's okay with rape. We know that He believed in the Torah--which condemns homosexuality. 

4.) The destruction of the Biblical city of Sodom was due to their mistreatment of strangers. No, it wasn't. According to Genesis the men of Sodom wanted to get to the visitors, why? They tell us: "Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so that we can have sex with them." They're men wanting to have sexual relations with other men. And as if it wasn't already obvious Lot offers them his daughters instead but they refuse them. The only way you could think this isn't condemning of homosexuality is if your desperately trying to make the text match your own view--which isn't fair to the text or Christianity.

5.) The Bible never condemns same sex marriage. Of course it doesn't do so directly. Let's think about this: The last book of The Bible was written in 95 AD, why would anyone expect The Bible to condemn something that wouldn't exist (in the legal sense) until the 1980's. It calls homosexual acts an abomination. You don't have to guess what it say about the idea of changing the definition of marriage to normalize those acts.

6.) The Biblical David and Jonathan had a formal same-sex union. This is completely un-true. David and Jonathan had a great friendship and they cared about each other. Assuming that David and Jonathan were having sexual relations with one another because Jonathan loved his friend is like saying a father is a pedophile because he loves his son. If you still believe David and Jonathan were sleeping with each other here's the sources we have about Jonathan and David's relationship: 1 Samuel 18, 1 Samuel 19, 1 Samuel 20, 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1. 

7.) Homosexuality is not unnatural, it is practised by hundreds of species of animals. Here they argue that homosexuality should be accepted because animals do it. First of all the hundreds of species part is a bit of a stretch. But even if it were true taking your morality from animals is very much unintelligent. Animals eat their young, kill their own species, sleep-around, steal from one another and yet when they preform homosexual acts people say "Look this proves homosexuality isn't immoral because it's natural!"

The fact is none of these arguments prove anything; they all fall flat. Yet they are still being used to this day; sad isn't it? 

Ten Longest Reigning Monarchs in the Bible

1.) King Manasseh reigned in Judah for fifty-five years, 

2.) King Uzziah reigned over the Kingdom of Judah for fifty-two years.

3.) King Nebuchadnezzar reigned for forty-two years over the Babylonian empire.

4.) King Saul reigned over the twelve tribes of Israel for forty-two years.

5.) King Asa reigned over Judah for forty-one years. 

6.) King Ashurbanipal reigned forty-one years over the Assyrian Empire.

7.) Jeroboam the Second reigned 41 years over the Kingdom of Israel.

8.) King David reigned forty years (7 in Hebron over the Kingdom of Judah, 33 in Jerusalem over the United Kingdom of Israel.)

9.) King Solomon reigned forty years over all of the United Kingdom of Israel.

10) King Joash reigned forty years over Judah. 

Countries Where More Than a 30% Identify as Agnostics

I) In the Americas
II) In Africa
III) In Europe
IV) In Asia
V) In Oceania
IV) Source

In the Americas:

No country has over 30% Agnostics, however Canada has the highest at about 24%.

In Africa:

No country has over 30% Agnostics, however South Africa has the most with 15%.

In Europe:

Czech Republic: Over 50%.

Netherlands: Over 42%

Sweden: Over 30%.

In Asia:

Vietnam: Over 75%
China: Over 52%
Japan: Over 30%

In Oceania:

New Zealand: Over 38.5%

Source: 

Index Mundi

Countries where More Than a Third of People are Evangelicals

I) In the Americas
II) In Africa
III) In Europe
IV) In Asia
V) In Oceania
IV) Sources

In the Americas:

Regarding the United States Pew Research data was used.

Tennessee: 52%
Alabama: 49%

Kentucky: 49%

Oklahoma: 47%

Arkansas: 46% 

Mississippi: 41%

West Virginia: 39%

Georgia: 38%

Missouri: 36%

South Carolina: 35%

North Carolina: 35%

Texas: 31%
Kansas: 31%
Indiana: 31%
Virginia: 30%

The Bahamas: 34.4%
Barbados: 31.2%
El Salvador: 31.5%
Saint Vicent: 39.1%
Turks and Tobago Islands: 34.5%

In Africa:

Kenya: 48.9%
South Sudan: 48.3%
Uganda: 36.8%
Central African Republic: 33.4%
Nigeria: 30.6%

In Europe: 

In Europe the country with the most Evangelicals are the Faeroe Islands at 29.1%.

In Asia: 

In Asia the country with the most Evangelicals is South Korea with between 16.9% and 26% Evangelicals.


In Oceania:

The Marshall Islands: 53.8%
Solomon Islands: 33.9%
Vanuatu: 47.8%

Sources:

Pew Research Center

World Christian Database

Operation World (Most Statistics come from here as recorded in the book Evangelicals Around The World.

Canada May End War on ISIS

Canada joined the war on ISIS in the Fall of last year. It has conducted over a hundred airstrikes against ISIS (mostly in Iraq.) Everyone from the Bishop of Damascus in western Syria to the Kurdish commanders in eastern Iraq have expressed gratitude for Canada's military support. But Canada is facing an election and two of the top candidates say they would end the war saying that Canada should only offer humanitarian support, here are the facts:

The election is on October 19, 2015.

The polls show three major parties: The Conservatives, the New Democratic and the Liberals are stuck within 5% of each other. (An up-to-date poll can be found here.)

And the political leaders say:

"...The scale of the humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Syria cannot be solved; cannot even come close to being solved by refugee policy alone. We must stop ISIS; we can accept thousands or tens of thousands and maybe all the countries in the world together, hundreds of thousands of refugees. But ISIS left to its own devices will create millions, tens of millions of refugees and victims on a monthly basis. That's why the international community intervened. President Obama and our allies felt we had no choice; we were witnessing mass slaughtering at an alarming, lightning pace that was sweeping across the region. And for Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Mulcair to say things like 'well we shouldn't be participating militarily, we should just be helping with humanitarian'--let me quote what the representatives of diaspora groups in Canada...have said 'If your policy is humanitarian assistance without military support all your doing is dropping aid on dead people.'
-Conservative leader Steven Harper

"Mark my words, when New Democrats form government on October 19, we are going to pull our troops out. We are going to bring them home.

Canada can play a more positive role in resolving this crisis. We can do that by helping our NATO ally. Turkey coped with 1.5 million refugees who have poured over its border. We can do that by using every diplomatic, humanitarian and financial resource at our disposal to strengthen the political institutions in Iraq, and yes, in Syria."

-New Democratic leader, Thomas Mulcair 

"We'd move away from the CF-18 [bombing] mission...This government has failed miserably to demonstrate why the best mission for Canada is to participate in a bombing mission,"

-Liberal leader Justin Trudeau 

Canada would be the first country to end its assault against the Islamic State which has killed over one hundred thousand and continues to oppress the local population. 

Ten Animals To See in Canada

1.) The Beaver


Where they can be found: In every Province in Territory in Canada near rivers and small lakes.
Approximate height: 90 cm
Approximate length: one meter
Average weight: 30 kilograms
Average lifespan: 5-7 years (one in Newfoundland lived to 19 when it passed away.)
Description: Beavers are strangely shaped rodents that love to spend their time in Canada's wetlands they are unique in that they build their own homes commonly called dams. They work hard at it too--they gather sticks, use their teeth to chop down trees and use their tails to pack their materials to make a lovely home! Unfortunately for Kayakers Beaver dams often cut off rivers. The Beaver is Canada's Official animal.
Danger level: Not very, generally friendly (but don't go into his house before knocking.) As with any friendly animal it is not advised that you go closer than five meters to the creature.

A Home Created by a hardworking Beaver

2.) The Moose

Where they can be found: Every Province (except PEI) and the southern part of the Northern territories.
Approximate height: 1.5 to 2 meters
Approximate length:  2 meters
Average weight: 820 pounds
Average lifespan: 15-25 years.
Description: One of Canada's largest animals this beast is the horse of the North. They don't mind leaving in the southern prairies but have for long time refused to put up with southern Ontario. If your travelling there you'll have to go north of Toronto.
Danger level: Dangerous; Moose have attacked people in the past and even charge at vehicles. If you see a Moose you are very much encouraged to stay 1000 meters away and you should never pursue a Moose without a gun.
















3.) The Caribou 

Where they can be found: Every Province (except PEI) and the southern part of the Northern territories.
Approximate height:  1.2-1.5 meters
Approximate length:  1-1.5 meters
Average weight: 820 pounds
Average lifespan: 15 years
Description:  Caribou are also known as reindeer and are sometimes mistaken for Moose. There are two major differences between the two: A Caribou is smaller and has thin antlers. The Caribou is endangered and you will usually find them in herds.
Danger level: They tend to be less dangerous than Moose but you should always stay at least 1000 meters from one. If you see one you can assume that there's ten you can't see.

4.) The Grey Wolf 

Where they can be found: Every Province except for PEI and Newfoundland.
Approximate height: 60-90 cm (2-3 feet)
Approximate length:  1.5 meters
Average weight: 50 pounds
Average life: 6-8 years
Description: Dog-like in appearance the grey Wolf is one of the most widespread mammals on Earth and yet there almost non-existent in America. They most resemble Huskies.
Danger level: Dangerous. Grey wolves should not be treated like a tamed dog in anyway and should be avoided--they been known to kill and eat humans. Still they're remarkable animals to see.

5.) The Musk Ox

Where they can be found: The Northwest territories and Nunavut.
Approximate height: 1.2-1.5 meters
Approximate length: 1-1.5 meters
Average weight: 300 pounds
Average life: 12-20 years
Description: Known as Canada's Bison these creatures are the easiest to recognize although most Canadians have never seen one. They are a herd animal; always travelling in packs and are rarely ones to stand out of the crowd.
Danger level: Potentially dangerous; a distance of 1000 meters is once again encouraged. One should listen for a thrust of breath and exit the area if the animals seem alarmed at your presence.

6.) The Canada Goose 

Where they can be found: Every Province in Canada especially in City Parks near rivers.
Approximate height: 100 cm
Approximate length: 1.3-1.7 meters
Average weight: 3-9 pounds
Average life: 10-24 years
Description: Canada Geese are the most friendly and interact-able wild animals in Canada. They're fed in public parks and represented in statues, painting and posters across the nation.
Danger level: Geese are extremely friendly and have not been known to pose any threat to anyone who stays two meters away. Depending on their culture they may be willing to come right up next to you for food--but please don't give them anything unhealthy. They're known to be particularly kind in city parks around southern Ontario and Manitoba.

7.) The Polar Bear

Where they can be found: The northern part of all three territories, northern Quebec, northern Ontario and Labrador.
Approximate height: 1.5 meters (2.5 when standing)
Approximate length: 1.5-3 meters
Average weight: 550 pounds
Average lifespan: 25-30 years
Description: White, furry and dangerous.
Danger level: Very dangerous; one should never go anywhere within 10,000 meters of one without a gun or a guide who is well armed.

8.) Beluga Whale

Where they can be found: All territories along with northern Ontario (In Hudson Bay), and northern Quebec. The furthest south they swim is d'Anticosti Island in eastern Quebec.
Approximate height: 0.5 meters
Approximate length: 4-6 meters
Average weight:  3100 pounds
Average lifespan: 35-50 years
Description:  A fat-headed well-rounded small whale, notable for its white skin.
Danger level: Peaceful towards humans

9.) The Brown Bear 

Where they can be found: The Yukon, the Northwest Territories and northern British Columbia.
Approximate height:
Approximate length:
Average weight: 250 pounds
Average lifespan: 25 years
Description:  A bear that is brown.
Danger level: Very dangerous--one should be in a safe location and be using binoculars to view the beast.

10.) The Arctic Fox 


Where they can be found: All the territories, northern Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland.
Approximate height:  0.5 meters
Approximate length: 0.5 meters
Average weight: 5.5 pounds
Average lifespan: 3-6 years
Description: A small creature which is white in the Winter. It has a large bushy tail and is extremely skilled at surviving is cold temperatures.
Danger level: Not dangerous unless provoked.

Kentucky Clerk Chooses to Go Jail Over Submission

Kim Davis was taken to prison after defying the the Supreme Court by not issuing any marriage licenses. Kim Davis is a Pentecostal Christian who made it clear to gay couples she would not issue any marriage licenses when they came, this was taken to Court which decided that she should either repent and issue licenses or be held in contempt of Court. She defied the Court and was taken to jail Thursday.

Kentucky had officially outlawed any attempt to redefine marriage for more than a decade before June's decision redefined legal marriage across America. Many in Kentucky disagreed with the decision but not everyone of those side with the clerk. Many who stand by the traditional definition of marriage believe she should leave her position because the government has become corrupt. Still, others are more than willing to protest what they view as persecution. Both pro-homosexuality and traditionists chanted outside the Court House in Ashland.

One Lesbian couple have plotted a lawsuit against Mrs. Davis; it's unclear how much they plan to sue the women for follow her own conscience and religious beliefs.

Davis has been criticized for having married four times but says she only became a truly Born Again four years ago after obeying her dying mother's wish that she hear The Gospel.