The Counsel of Trent
#794 - The Bible, Homosexuality, and "the Shellfish Objection"
Aug 27, 2023
Trent examines a common objection to the claim that the Old Testament shows homosexual conduct is sinful, exploring arguments from scholars and activists challenging biblical passages. He discusses the importance of historical context, the distinction between Mosaic and moral laws, and Jesus' role in upholding biblical laws. The podcast also critiques the inconsistency of dismissing teachings on homosexuality while applying other passages to modern issues.
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- The Old Testament contains both temporary ritual laws and permanent moral laws, with the moral laws, including the prohibitions on adultery, murder, and same-sex behavior, still applicable today.
- Jesus affirmed and fulfilled the Old Testament laws, strengthening the moral laws, including sexual ethics, by emphasizing the permanence and complementarity of male-female relationships.
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The Shellfish Objection
Critics often raise the shellfish objection, claiming that Christians are inconsistent for following Leviticus' prohibition on same-sex behavior but not its other prohibitions on seemingly innocuous behavior like eating shellfish or mixing fabrics.
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