anthony todisco

Just a regular guy with the dirt on his hands, making a wage by the sweat of his brow.

[Jeff @_Jeffery0]

Michael Knowles Challenges a Pastor on Whether Christianity Condemns Homosexuality — Two Very Different Biblical Interpretations Emerge

Michael Knowles: Is LGBTQ identity part of Christianity, or does Christianity condemn it?

Rev. Brandan Robertson: I would argue that the Bible does not condemn loving, consensual same-sex relationships in the passages traditionally used against LGBTQ people.

LGBTQ people have always been part of the Christian church, and today they’re even leading churches, including mine.

Michael Knowles: But what about Genesis 19 and the story of Sodom and Gomorrah? Doesn’t that condemn LGBTQ behaviour?

Rev. Brandan Robertson: Ezekiel makes it clear that Sodom’s sin was mistreating foreigners and strangers, not same-sex relationships.

And if you read Genesis literally, the story involves men attempting to have sex with angels, which isn’t the same thing as homosexuality.

Michael Knowles: But they were male angels. And Jude 7 refers to Sodom and Gomorrah indulging in unnatural lust. Doesn’t that clarify what the real issue was?

Rev. Brandan Robertson: Another translation refers to “strange flesh.” I believe Jude is condemning sex between angels and humans, which also appears in other biblical passages.

That’s what I believe the story of Sodom and Gomorrah condemns.

Michael Knowles: Jonny, is that your interpretation?

Jonny Ardavanis: No. I’d frame this differently if I were speaking to someone struggling with same-sex attraction rather than debating a pastor defending a biblical interpretation I disagree with.

The Bible clearly forbids homosexuality, but it also promises forgiveness and cleansing to those who repent, just as it does for other sexual sins. Genesis 19 is one example.

Even Ezekiel 16, which mentions Sodom’s lack of hospitality, goes on to describe their actions as an abomination, a term frequently associated with sexual sin in Scripture.

The Bible’s overarching narrative begins with a marriage between a man and a woman and ends with a marriage.

Marriage is a central biblical metaphor, reflecting the complementary nature of a man and a woman in the marriage covenant. From this perspective, sexual activity outside marriage between a man and a woman is sinful.

Michael Knowles: I think there’s an important distinction here. We should perhaps frame this differently from the modern discussion of homosexuality, which can mean different things.

Someone might be born with a particular inclination or develop one early in life. But having an inclination doesn’t necessarily constitute sin. Acting on that desire is a different matter.

For example, someone might have a predisposition toward alcoholism, but that doesn’t mean they’ve committed the sin of drunkenness simply by having that predisposition.

The same distinction applies here: condemning a particular behaviour isn’t necessarily the same as condemning an entire group of people.

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@atensnut Dude, America is best at everything!

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@EricLDaugh When he talked about draining the swamp… This is not exactly what I had in mind… I thought it was a figure of speech and not this literal operation

[PatriotDadEV2.0 @Patriotdadev77]

The National Security Strategy and American system are coming alive in real time.

Choices have to be made.

Some choose cooperation. Others choose isolation. Regardless, all roads always ran through Iran.

[anthony todisco @anthonytodisco3]

@elonmusk This is absolutely amazing

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@WhiteHouse Thank you

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@mcafeenew Prosecute

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@elonmusk WTF

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@1Nicdar Not I

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Next level trolling 😂

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These 2 just ❤️ each other

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@greg_price11 @Jellenne Rest in peace Sir, may your family find comfort during this trying time of their loss

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@elonmusk A crime where the penalty are not severe enough

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@RapidResponse47 Cost of goods, is still too high.

Energy costs, also too high

[Michelle Maxwell ™ @MichelleMaxwell]

This will have you in tears. Stop letting them divide us. ❤️

[anthony todisco @anthonytodisco3]

@ScottPresler … mic drop

[Rikki Doolan @realrikkidoolan]

21 men, one faith.

I’ve decided, to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back. ✝️😔

[anthony todisco @anthonytodisco3]

@Excellentsalvic AMEN

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@MMalagies Thank God

[Congressman Wesley Hunt @RepWPH]

When a nation forgets its history, it risks repeating its darkest mistakes.

That is why Congressman Wesley Hunt has introduced legislation to establish a 28th Amendment, requiring every member of Congress to pass a basic civics exam before taking the oath of office.

Those entrusted with representing the American people should first demonstrate a clear understanding of the Constitution, our history, and the principles that built this nation.

Knowledge of our founding ideals is not optional. It is essential.

Because protecting America’s future begins with honoring its past, and safeguarding the foundations of this Republic starts with leaders who truly understand it.