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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.

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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Alabama Corn Sticks

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs		Breads	14	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Cornmeal
1 1/2	ts	Baking powder
3/4	ts	Baking soda
1/2	ts	Sugar
1/2	ts	Salt
1 1/2	c	Buttermilk
1		Egg, beaten

INSTRUCTIONS

Sift together cornmeal, baking powder, soda, sugar, and salt; stir in
buttermilk and egg, mixing well. Heat well greased cast iron corn stick
pans in a 400 degree oven for 3 minutes or until very hot. Spoon batter
into pans, filling two thirds full.  Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or
until lightly browned.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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