Is The Bible Ambiguous On Homosexuality?

I may have to start a new category just for inane statements coming from the Democratic candidate for President.

WorldNetDaily is reporting that John Kerry recently suggested to a Mississippi crowd that the Bible is less than clear when it comes to homosexuality.

I don't know what Bible Kerry has been reading (he says "Well, I know the deep beliefs, I respect, I'm a Christian, I've read the Bible, and I know you can find the clauses that go both ways. I'm not here to argue that with you." (emphasis mine)), but the ones that I have read and studied most don't seem to carry any references that indicate that homosexuality may be anything less than an abomination in the eyes of the Church.

Does the Bible acknowledge the existence of homosexuality? Yep. Does the Bible give us clues into the historical role that homosexuality played during the period when the traditions were developed? It gives a small window into that world. The Bible doesn't refer to the general level of homosexual acceptance during the time, but while it paints a religiously biased picture, it also does not gloss over this part of life.

Remember, the final straw that led to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah was when the men of the town tried to force their way into Lot's home calling for him to bring out his male guests so that the townsfolk might better "know" them. The term "know" at that time had a bit more hardcore meaning. The men didn't want the guests to come out to discuss the current state of political affairs or to make proper introductions all the way around. No, they wanted essentially to gang rape the guests. The men of the town turned down Lot's daughters in order to take the male guests. The implications against homosexuality are very evident, to all those excepting those who wish not to see.

Leviticus 18:22 is even more clear. The only problem I have with Leviticus is that some parts of it have been rendered obsolete (the sections dealing with slavery, for example) with the passing of time and advancements in our level of humanity. Quoting only Leviticus leaves open the valid charge that if some passages are no applicable, how is the determination made as to which rules to follow and which are ignored as ancient curiosities.

But no matter, nowhere do I see the Bible condoning homosexuality. Regardless of your opinion on the issue, you cannot deny the facts. The Bible condemns homosexuality. You may not agree with the conclusion, as Kerry obviously does not, but that does not mean the Book doesn't clearly say what it says.

When it comes to homosexuality, the Bible is about as clear as ancient texts get.

I shudder to think what Kerry might do if handed something written by a devious lawyer....