Is it possible that the biblical texts were ignorant about homosexual orientation and were thus prohibiting only “unnatural” homosexual practice by participants of heterosexual orientation? This would suggest that the practicing homosexuals in the Bible were involved in homosexuality against their natural inclinations. Yet the nature of sin is that people sin because they want to sin (James 1:13-15). It comes from our desires. No one is dragged into sin kicking and screaming. Homosexuality existed in biblical times because people enjoyed it; they were drawn to it by their own hearts (Mark 7:21-23). An artificial distinction between (sinful) homosexual practice and (justifiable) homosexual orientation contradicts the Scripture’s constant connection of desire, orientation and deed. If the deed was prohibited in Scripture, the desire was too.

Edward Welch

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Indo	Sauces	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

		Stephen Ceideburg
5		Green chillis
1		Shallot
1	sl	Terasi, grilled
1		Clove garlic
1	ts	Brown sugar (optional)
		Salt
1/2	sm	Lime, juice only

INSTRUCTIONS

Unlike some other kinds of sambal, this one doesn't keep, so make it in
small quantities-just enough for one meal. It is very hot.
Boil the chillis for 6 minutes, seed them, and cut them up small. Then
pound them together with the shallot, garlic, and grilled terasi. Season
with salt, sugar if desired, and lime juice.
From "Indonesian Food and Cookery", Sri Owen, Prospect Books, London,
1986." ISBN 0-907325-29-7.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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