Here is the exact quote from GQ Magazine:
“Everything is blurred on what’s right and what’s wrong,” he says. “Sin becomes fine.”
What, in your mind, is sinful?
“Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men,” he says. Then he paraphrases Corinthians: “Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers—they won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself. It’s not right.”
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The exact verse that he is quoting is 1 Corinthians 6:9-10: "or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor mean who have sex with men, nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God." New International Version
Now, Mr. Robertson was talking about sin in the general sense, as in all sins are equal. I don't know much about the show, except that this is a very bible based family, and that is fine. We do in fact, in case some of you have forgotten, live in country that allows us the freedom of religion and speech, meaning that the man is indeed entitled to his own opinions, and he is allowed to speak the aloud. Yes this next quote may be lacking a little class, but that's just who he is and I say good for you Phil.
“It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a
man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: There’s more there! She’s
got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying?
But hey, sin: It’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical.” Phil Robertson, GQ Magazine interview.
These are his opinions as a religious man who follows what he believes to be God's one true word and that is the Bible. Now don't get me wrong here, I am a big supporter of gay rights, and am a Christian. For me the Bible has always been a gray area, and I believe that there are many ways it can be interpreted. But if you are a person who reads the Bible and takes the words at face value, depending on which version you are reading, which is indeed the case with Mr. Robertson, homosexuality is considered wrong. End of story. I know many people that believe this same thing, but I don't think that makes them a terrible person. They are simply faithful to their belief system. People are entitled to their own opinions, whether you agree with them or not doesn't matter.
Back to the point. The man was asked his personal opinion on what he believed to be sin, and he gave it. I believe many people would have rather had him lie so he could please the world. I don't agree with him, but I'm glad he was truthful to himself. However, he did not just list homosexuality as so many people seem to be suggesting. He also made it a point to show that, again, he believes all sin is equal. Think about it, this is a man who very much believes in the Bible and all of it's commandments. Now think to the Ten Commandments; thou shalt not lie, and thou shalt not murder are both there in God's top ten rules for life. Which is worse? As people we gravitate toward murder obviously. Taking a life is something more serious, than telling your mother that you have to work for Justin Beiber and that's why you can't come home for Christmas. But what Christians are told from the very beginning is that they both hold equal weight in God's eye's.
Everyone knows that this man is a pretty solid Christian at least publicly. I've never met him so I don't really know. By saying that he was comparing homosexuality and bestiality, was a complete and total twist of his words. Did you actually read the article?!
Now I'm going to say this, and many of you will find it offensive and I don't care. This whole outcry was an entire overreaction from the Gay and Lesbian Community and supporters. It is drama for the sake of creating drama. You have attacked a man who openly calls himself a Bible thumper because he said something against you're own personal beliefs, so that you can set yourself on a pedestal, and look down upon him. You bullied him. I guarantee he won't condemn you or judge you for it later either.
He also said this on the judgement of people.
"We never, ever judge someone on
who's going to heaven, hell. That's the Almighty's job," he told the
magazine. "We just love 'em, give 'em the good news about Jesus —
whether they're homosexuals, drunks, terrorists. We let God sort 'em out
later, you see what I'm saying?"
What really annoys me even more about this is the fact that if Mr. Robertson, had instead been an openly gay man, and had made slam against Christians, I truly believe there would have been no repercussion. Because, ya know it's only bullying if you pick on the gay's. Newsflash, Christians can be bullied too. This is however just speculation, but really you hardly ever anyone defend the Christians, and as one, I find that saddening.
My advice, the next time you decide to just take what you think the popular opinion will be, especially when it attacks someones personality, looks or beliefs, I suggest you actually read what was written, or do some research.
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