CJ Mahaney says: "You will never see the cross as something done for you unless you first see it as something done by you."It's why the famous song asks the question: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? It's why Luther said that we all walk around with His nails in our pockets. And it's why rejecting the imputation of Adam's sin to us also is a rejection of our sins being imputed to Christ. Seeing our own sin makes us love our Savior and makes it easy to love homosexuals trapped in their own sin. And if we really love homosexuals then we must do all we can to help them see their own sin that they too may love our glorious Savior.
Having said this, during some recent research on this subject for a presentation I was delivering, I was shocked to discover some highly concealed statistics regarding those who indulge in the homosexual lifestyle.
Life Expectancy:
Practicing homosexuals, on average, have a vastly reduced lifespan. Thomas Norup of Statistics Denmark provided data for the years 1990 through 2002. On average, ever-married men outlived the ever-homosexually-partnered by 23 years in Denmark (74 years v. 51 years) (Presented by Dr. Paul Cameron of the Family Research Institute at the March 2007 Eastern Psychological Assn Convention, in Philadelphia).
Likelihood of Contracting HIV/AIDS:
The US Center for Disease Control said, in 2009, that a homosexual male is 44 times more likely to get HIV/AIDS than a heterosexual male.
Connections with Pedophilia:
Although homosexuals account for less than two percent of the population, they constitute about a third of child molesters. (K. Freund and R.I. Watson, "The Proportions of Heterosexual and Homosexual Pedophiles Among Sex Offenders Against Children: An Exploratory Study," Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy 18 (Spring 1992): 3443, cited in "The Problem of Pedophilia," op. cit. Also, K. Freund and R.I. Watson, "Pedophilia and Heterosexuality vs. Homosexuality," Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy 10 (Fall 1984): 197, cited in NARTH Fact Sheet.)
Further, as noted by the National Association for research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH), "since homosexual pedophiles victimize far more children than do heterosexual pedophiles, it is estimated that approximately 80 percent or pedophile victims are boys who have been molested by adult males. (7. Thomas Schmidt, Straight and Narrow? Compassion and Clarity in the Homosexuality Debate (Downers Grove, IU.: Intervarsity Press), p. 114, cited in "The Problem of Pedophilia, op. cit., p. 2. )
If the secular authorities are so dedicated to the education of our children about this "lifestyle" why are they not mentioning these statistical realities? What follows is John Macarthur giving a lengthy presentation on thinking biblically about homosexuality:
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"Seeing our own sin makes us love our Savior and makes it easy to love homosexuals trapped in their own sin. And if we really love homosexuals then we must do all we can to help them see their own sin that they too may love our glorious Savior."
This is a great quote Cameron. I always need to remind myself of the importance to not judge people caught up in this horrid lifestyle, and to share Christ with them with meekness and love.
Thank you.
Ps. Lyn, awesome testimony thanks for linking to it!
Newtaste, where did I say that all homosexuals are pedophiles. You need to reread the article. However, I am saying that there is a definite connection between the two. Furthermore, you are right that Paul was seeker sensitive. You fail to understand however, that Paul only believed in One Seeker. Paul clearly stated in his letter to the Romans that there are "none who seek after God". You need to do your homework before you comment here Newtaste.
The Psalm that Paul was freely quoting from has God asking if there are any men who understand and who seek God. Two Psalms later, David cries out to God to keep him safe. Try doing your homework.
It's only a 3 to 4 hour drive for you, so when Hillsong Copenhagen starts services you should go. https://www.facebook.com/HillsongChurchCopenhagen
Newtaste, I would rather go somewhere where the Gospel actually gets preached. But I guess you don't even know what this means based on your earlier comments.
Your 'About' page thanks Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron for 'training' you, then states you have been impacted by Luther and Calvin etc. Sounds warm and cosy, which is ok.
You don't actually say what your relationship with Jesus is. You say you want to share the Gospel, but you don't actually state what Jesus means to you. You don't thank God. Comes across as very cold in contrast to your writings about your relationship with Paul Washer elsewhere on your blog.
Newtaste, are you judging me?
Newtaste, perhaps this will answer some of your questions
http://onceuponacross.blogspot.dk/2012/04/father-hath-punished-for-us-his-dear.html
To any closeted LGBT folks out there:
There is nothing wrong with your sexuality, any shame you feel is just a cultural thing, you can let it go and be loved for who you are.
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