Dear Editor,
There has been a lot of discussion over homosexual marriage in the paper lately, with many debaters invoking the Old Testament – Leviticus in particular – to argue their points. But while Christians still read and learn from the Old Testament, New Testament guidelines take precedence over Old Testament mandates whenever the two are in conflict. “You are not under law, but under grace,” is one of many passages that reinforce this shift.
The New Testament still does list homosexuality as a sin (1 Corinthians 6: 9-11), and follows with “such were some of you, but now you are cleansed.” The New Testament also urges believers that “if it be possible, as much as lies within you, live peaceably with all men,” (Romans 12:18).
I see error on many sides of this ongoing discussion: Christians need not expect the world to live up to their standards, and in a debate over Christianity and homosexuality, Leviticus, in all its severity, is largely irrelevant.
Jen Kilgore

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