In both the Old and the New Testament there are several references that make it clear that God always rejected and rejects practiced homosexuality. In addition to the historical biblical passages in Genesis 19 (Sodom and Gomorrah) and Judges 19, we find two express prohibitions on the subject of homosexuality. "And you should not lie with a man as one lies with a woman: it is an abomination" (Lev. 18:22). "And if a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, then have both perpetrate an abomination; they are sure to be put to death, their blood is on them "(Lev. 20:13).
In the New Testament we find in Romans 1.24 ff. And in 1 Corinthians 6,9 and 1 Timothy 1:10 in the same way clear indications that homosexuality in practice is sin. There is no mention of prostitution and a connection to god worship or violence in any of these passages.
The biblical facts are thus clear. This does not mean that we should not counsel Christians who see an inclination in their lives towards people of the same sex. We have this task, yes our duty. The prerequisite for any help, however, is that one is ready to accept God's word in its clarity.
Many, especially evangelical theologians, claim today that practiced, consensual homosexuality in mutual responsibility "and love" was unknown at the time of the apostles and therefore allowed. how the two people treat each other.Practiced homosexuality is a sin.
In the meantime, there are also interesting indications that homosexuality has always - at least also - existed by mutual agreement. Studies by Mario Wahnschaffe (Bonn) suggest this. Extra-biblical texts evidently prove the existence of homosexual relationships between same-sex people as early as antiquity. For example, in the Greek Thebes around 378 BC. a famous elite military force composed entirely of 300 homosexuals. The Greek philosopher Plato (428-348 BC) also describes love relationships between two men several times.
This confirms once again: We must also reject practiced homosexuality in the 21st century in obedience to God's Word. Society may decide and think differently and ask us to abandon the biblical view. But we are loyal to our Lord.