When I became a Christian in the early 1990s, I did what all good Christians are supposed to do. I started reading the Bible (which, by the way, my lesbian partner at the time actually gave me as a gift.)
Through my study, I not only came to believe God is real, I also believed His
word is true. And thus I came to view my decade of living homosexually
as falling outside of His created intent for human sexuality
I had a decision to make: Either I would view homosexuality through the
lens of scriptural truth and adjust my life accordingly, or I would view
the Bible through the lens of my lesbian identity. I chose the former
and as a result, thankfully, my life has never been the same.
The only sexual behavior permitted-not simply mentioned but
affirmed-throughout the Bible is that between a man and a woman, and
specifically within the context of marriage. From the beginning to the
end, in both testaments, Genesis to Revelation, the only sexual behavior
approved of is that expressed between a husband and wife.
Gay-identified clergy will argue otherwise. Those who support the
legalization of gay unions will, too. But the debate was settled in my
heart long ago, when God convinced me He was right and I was wrong. It
is only in the complement of male and female that we have God's image
reflected in humankind (Genesis 1:27).
Melissa Fryrear is director of Gender Issues for Focus on the Family.
