Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Good Move
Check out this great post From Evangelical Outpost. Joe hits the nail right on the head, and in the middle of a move!
From the evangelical viewpoint, homoerotic desire might very well have a biological basis. It is not the desire, however, but the activity that is considered immoral. Desire may be determined by genetics but acting upon that desire in the form of sexual activity requires a freely chosen decision. On this point we see no difference between the desires of homosexuals and those of the heterosexual. An adolescent heterosexual male, for example, is certainly driven to distraction by his hormonal urge to reproduce. The desire is natural and outside of the young man's control. He would not be justified, however, in satisfying that desire in any way that he pleases. While the desire is natural, it can lead to promiscuity, which is an immoral and self-destructive behavior.Great point -- it's not about desire or orientation, it's about behavior.
