They must both be put to death, for they are guilty of a capital offense Leviticus says not to eat shellfish (lev 19:19), harvest the corners of fields (lev 19:9), and that homosexuality is wrong (lev If homosexuality is wrong because leviticus says so, then shouldn’t we also obey the other laws about shellfish, seed, fabrics, and fields because that is in leviticus as well If not, then why not
Two verses in leviticus (18:22 and 20:13) are frequently cited by people who condemn homosexuality and claim biblical support But are these verses (and others) really about homosexuality An honest exegesis (critical analysis) of the text suggests otherwise. The topic of homosexuality is one that carries much weight in today’s discussions As we embrace the word of god found in leviticus, we discover a call to holiness and an understanding of god’s design for our lives and relationships. [1][2][3] traditionally understood as prohibitions against homosexuality, these texts have played a central role in shaping jewish and christian teachings on sexuality and have been used to reinforce heterosexual marriage as the normative ideal
As many perceive leviticus today, the authors simply wanted to stop homosexuality and declare it a sin.
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