Music video by Blue October performing Calling You with Justin Furstenfeld [Producer], Dav
Music video by Blue October performing Calling You with Justin Furstenfeld [Producer], David Castell [Producer], Saline Project, The [Video Director], Scott Edelstein [Producer] (C) 2003 Universal Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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When discussing the topic of homosexuality with conservative Christians, many point to the
When discussing the topic of homosexuality with conservative Christians, many point to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah as proof that God hates homosexuality. For years, this myth has been perpetuated, because many fail to look at the events themselves and comprehend the historical context of cities demise. The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah has nothing to do with homosexuality, but rather God disgust at the residents' pursuit of excess and their false sense of superiority over others.
In Genesis 18, God announces to Abraham his intensions. He states the reason for his judgment is based on the "grievous sins" committed there. But what can be so grievous to warrant complete destruction of two cities?
Homosexuality? No.
Evidence shows that the men and women of Sodom and Gomorrah pursued materialism to a fault. In fact, they thought themselves superior to everyone that came into their gates. This attitude is what God found detestable, as it was later revealed through Christ when he said that we were to love one another as you love ourselves (Matthew 22:39) and when he noted that those that would not welcome the twelve into their homes would feel God's judgment far worse than Sodom or Gomorrah (Matthew 10:15).
But what of the destruction story itself (Genesis 19)? In it, the men of the town cry out to Lot, "Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so that we can have sex with them," (Genesis 19:5).
It's this passage that started all the controversy. Conservative Christians link this behavior to homosexuality and that cannot be father from the truth. First, homosexuality is about same-sex love, not lust. The men depicted in this passage exhibit neither love of men nor lust for them. They specifically want to have anal sex with the strangers in town, but why?
In ancient times, it was common practice for men to show superiority over another by anally raping them. This was often done after battle by the victorious army. It was about exerting power over those they'd conquered and emasculating the men. Today, it is widely recognized that the crime of rape is about power, not sex. This is why, when Lot offered his virgin daughters to the townsfolk, they declined. The men only wanted to exude their power over the strangers.
This conclusively shows that the men in the town were not homosexual, but rather obsessed with power and wanted to emasculate the new arrivals. This hatred towards their brothers is what God found horrific and why his judgment was harsh. The lesson to be learned from Sodom and Gomorrah is one of love.
"Deliberate Thought" by Kevin MacLeod, used with permission.
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Although this was meant as a response to one video, it's a response to many. I wasn't goi
Although this was meant as a response to one video, it's a response to many. I wasn't going to leave this up, because I know I'm making the argument on the christian ground of what I support, and I figured it would fall on deaf ears. However, I've been encouraged to leave it up. But honestly, I know it'll just further spark debates even though it shouldn't. I don't think we were ever meant to.
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My most humble and heartfelt thanks goes out to the people who participated. You should a
My most humble and heartfelt thanks goes out to the people who participated. You should all be so proud of yourselves. I am truely humbled by your work.
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Marc (SwingingFromBirches) and I am making an LGBT collag channel. We are looking for participants. If you are interested in joining a super group centering around LGBT equality please PM either myself or Marc (http://www.youtube.com/SwingingFromBirches) for more information.
THANK YOU again to everyone who participated. This was a very humbling experience. I am forever grateful to you all. *hugs*
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Video by Caylyn from California
GreatGig1 is one of 9
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Video by Caylyn from California
GreatGig1 is one of 9 finalists with this submission to the "War On War" music video contest for Sam Harris!
VOTE NOW! Please rate, comment and favorite!
View all 9 entries on the front page of Sam's YouTube Channel!: http://SamTube.com
Since all videos were submitted to us at various stages, all 9 finalist videos have been uploaded all at once here. The more hits and stars a video receives will help determine 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorary Mention.
These videos will be viewed by Celebrity Judges... Yusuf Islam a.k.a. Cat Stevens Liza Minnelli Frank Langella Cyndi Lauper Steven Weber Victor Garber Bridget Moynahan Jason Alexander Lizzy Caplan Nicole Sullivan Judith Light Candi Milo Bruce Vilanch Allee Willis David Crane Jeffrey Klarik Michael Orland Michael Buckley a.k.a. whatthebuckshow Lisa Donovan a.k.a. lisanova Jayel Aheram ... for the full list, visit: http://youtube.com/watch?v=cRa414VEeC4
WAR ON WAR is a song from the upcoming CD called "Free" to be released on JULY 22.
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Dead line is July 11th
Post your video response to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVeI
Dead line is July 11th
Post your video response to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVeIyidJ_QA
Everyone who participates will be featured and have a link in the description. Thanks everyone. :)
Song: Cello Suit Number 1
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