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Originally Posted by Armistead
You said the term "do no harm" was pagan and not in the bible
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No, I said it originated as a pagan idea - which paganism predates the age of grace as found in the NT. As for the "scripture" that says "do no harm" - if you want me to admit I misunderstood your reasoning fine. Yes - its "in the bible" - but not as a commandment or instruction except in dealing with other believers. So if you want a "well I was wrong", there ya go. I am not to big to admit that we were on different pages.
The problem is that you tried to state that people should "live by the scripture" that states do no harm - but you totally ignore the fact that this is only in regards to other believers. Given that - according to the same scripture - including Paul in Romans whom you quoted - homosexuality is worthy of death - its clear that a person worthy of being killed obviously doesn't fall under "do no harm". Therefore - do no harm is limited to those in "good standing" with Christ - as in those who follow Him. By definition, since homosexuality is a choice in its ACTION - a person who practices such cannot be in Christ - and therefore does not fall under "do no harm" - and in "Biblical" times would have been killed for their action.
See - you want people to follow a suggested path of action - but not even in the way it was put forth. This was my point - and while I may have stated it badly - I suspect its clear now.