Several organizations recently have taken public stances against the sin of homosexuality with repercussions from the media and a segment of the public. First, it was the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), who after a two-year-long internal discussion with the struggle, confirmed their long-time stance of not allowing homosexuals to serve as troop leaders or members because of an open battle with a den mother who was homosexual (lesbian). In light of a push for signatures to change the anti-homosexual stance that BSA has taken led by this particular den mother, along with others, some Eagle Scouts are joining in the effort by returning their hard-earned medals (highest honor within the organization) and renouncing their membership. Thankfully, the BSA made their stand! Is it not sad that our military did not mirror their actions? Not long thereafter, the president for Chick-Fil-A, Dan Cathy, publicly took a stand for the “biblical definition” of marriage (which homosexual activists clearly understood as a threat against their beliefs), and has now incited a fury of response, both positive (Mike Huckabee) and negative (mayor of Boston, Jim Henson Company). Such ought not really to be a surprise to anyone, as the company has been promoting biblical values throughout its 66-year-long existence, demonstrated by its well-publicized philanthropy to organizations such as Focus on the Family and the Family Research Council, and its policy of closing on Sundays. Thus, in view of the fact that our national media gives so much publicity to organizations and individuals who oppose what the Bible teaches concerning this subject (JC Penney’s, Target, Anderson Cooper, Frank Ocean and such like), I can appreciate organizations who will take a moral stand for principles of truth and righteousness.
How funny that with regards to the latter organization, homosexual activists clearly understood the meaning behind Mr. Cathy’s statement regarding biblical marriage, but they choose not to understand what Jesus implied with His statement detailing such. In light of the fact that some weakly try to argue that Jesus never addressed the topic of homosexuality (as if His silence would give consent), they fail to remember His words to the Pharisees: “Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder” (Matt. 19:4-6). I belonged to the BSA for a brief time when I was a boy, and I enjoy eating at Chick-Fil-A restaurants. I am proud that one of our members at Southwest is affiliated with such an organization as this, not to mention his personal sense of generosity. Therefore, I appreciate these two organizations, not only for understanding what our Almighty Sovereign God has taught relative to this issue, but also in taking their stand, knowing how the media and others in the public would threaten loudly with boycotts and such like.
Despite the best of efforts towards ignorance, the Bible is crystal clear on the subject. As a matter of fact, in all three biblical dispensations of time (Patriarchal Age, Mosaic Age and Christian Age), God has made known His will regarding such. In the Patriarchal Age, we learn about the sin of homosexuality through the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19. In the Mosaic Age, we learn about the sin of homosexuality through the Law of Moses (Lev. 18:22). In the Christian Age, we learn about the sin of homosexuality through the inspired words of our New Testament (Rom. 1:26-32; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 1 Tim. 1:9-11). Homosexuality leads to a debased lifestyle, a diseased body, a dangerous attitude and a demanding spirit!
The church should not hide behind organizations such as these to take a stand against this immoral sin. We may appreciate them and their efforts, but we, as the people of God, do not need to join any political foray to oppose such. However, we do need to take a vocal (and loud) stand against this sin if we are going to stem the tide of immorality in our world, especially with regards to this topic. We need to teach about the fact that the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ does not discriminate in its offer, but it will not condone blatant immorality, such as homosexuality.