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
Dairy			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	cn	Whole kernel or creamed corn
1	c	Sharp grated cheddar; (the ready grated cheese is not as satisfactory)***their comment
1/2	c	Red or green peppers; diced
1	tb	Onion; chopped
1/8	ts	Cayenne pepper
1/8	ts	Chili powder
		Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Here's a recipe for corn chips that came with my food dehydrator...
In blender or food processor, blend at high speed. Spread mixture onto
Fruit Roll Up sheets (part of dehydrator) and dry at 130 degrees for
approximately 10 hours or dry on one side. Lift entire corn ring of Fruit
Roll up sheet, turn over, and dry for 2 hours or until crisp. Break into
pieces.
This could probably be done on a cookie sheet in a low oven also...
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 546 by ctlindab@mail1.nai.net on
Jan 17, 1998

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