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
		Sauce	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3		Chipotle chiles; from canned Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; rinsed & patted dry
1	ts	Corn oil
1	lb	Tomatillos; husks removed, halved
2	ts	Corn oil
1	sm	Red onion; chopped
1/3	c	Fresh cilantro; chopped
1	tb	Rice vinegar
1/2	ts	Dried oregano
		Salt
		Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Puree the chiles in a blender.  Transfer to a large bowl.  Heat the first
measure of corn oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat.  Add the
tomatillos.  Saute until browned on all sides (about 7 minutes).  Transfer
to a work surface. Add the second measure of corn oil to the skillet. Saute
the onion until tender (about 43 minutes). Add the onion to the chile
peppers. Chop the tomatillos. Add to the onion & chile mixture. Mix in the
cilantro, vinegar and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Cover. Chill.
Bring to room temperature before serving. Joel Ehrlich
<Joel.Ehrlich@salata.com>
CHILE-HEADS ARCHIVES
From the Chile-Heads recipe list.  Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe
Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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