condemnation
Submitted by F.O.D. on 2002-06-9 23:32:42, Sunday
In reply to may I ask something? submitted by innocence is bliss on 2002-06-9 22:57:58, Sunday
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You're asking whether the morality of boylove is the same as for homosexuality. In simple terms, I say it is. For goodness sake, boylove is homosexuality (in the sense that you're a male in love with another male)! If homosexuality is condemned because it's not a sexual relationship between a husband and wife, then boylove is condemned under the same terms. But boylove does carry a weightier burden than adult homosexuality, because of the immaturity of the boy. Does the boy see you as a father figure? Then ask yourself, is incest condemnable? But more serious than is the question of trust and self-expression. That is, a child may do something because they were asked to do it, even though they themselves may not want to do it. A child (by definition, as it were) doesn't have the inner strength to say "No! I don't like that!". Seriously. You've got the potential to hurt a boy, even if it's inadvertently, and yes, God has a problem with that if you do it (though condemnation should be understood in the context of forgiveness). But that's talking about sexual relationships. If you're asking whether it's OK to be a friend to a boy, then the answer is of course it's OK. We can use our attraction to them to inspire us to do great things for them, and we have the capacity to bring them great blessings. In that regard, God doesn't have a problem with your attraction to boys. Regards, Fod |
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