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Regarding the slippery slope, it's something we've always been on and always will. That's because the world is always changing.
Without resorting to trite messages, maybe I can narrow down my feeling on the subject with an examination of these two sentences.
We will become a Godless nation if we allow homosexuals into the church.
We will become a Godless nation if we allow sinners into the church.
I go to church nearly every Sunday. And I eat too much, curse in heavy traffic, sloth, a little greed here and there... How would I be able to stand up and denounce homosexuality? I'm not entirely certain that it's still a sin because we've reached a point where procreation is not really neccessary. On the other hand, my sins are still to the detriment of society.
Also, Frogza, your Luke 12:51 quote is also apt for my beliefs. the multitudes had their way of doing every thing. They argued about the way inheritance should be divided, about who gets what, about disobeying from the way things have always been done. 12:51 basically says, I'm not here to remind you of the way it's been, I'm here to say things have changed.
From about 25 verses earlier: Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height? If then you aren't able to do even the least things, why are you anxious about the rest?
Sorry for breaking the unwritten no verses rule. I just think it lends merit.
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I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet
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