Joel Osteen, Homosexuals, and Heaven

Posted on January 17, 2012 at 2:22 pm by Andy Sochor

Joel Osteen, the popular mega-church preacher known for proclaiming the gospel of prosperity, was interviewed recently by Oprah and asked if he believed homosexuals would be in heaven. Osteen stated his belief that they would. He then explained that while he believed homosexuality was described as a sin in the Bible, he did not believe [...]


Controversy Over Same-Sex “Marriage”

Posted on August 15, 2010 at 10:29 pm by Andy Sochor

With the recent court rulings in California over same-sex marriage, this debate has once again come to the forefront of our society. Whenever a political or social hot topic overlaps into matters of spiritual consequence, Christians can find great opportunities to talk with others about the Scriptures. With this issue in mind, let us be [...]


It Never Occurred to Paul that People Were Born Gay – Really?

Posted on February 5, 2010 at 12:59 am by Andy Sochor

Those who defend the practice of homosexuality have used many tactics to try and justify it — it’s just an “alternative lifestyle,” it’s of no concern to anyone else, people are born that way. The biggest obstacle in our country for those who are pushing this homosexual message comes from those who cite the Bible [...]


How Much Does God Hate Sin?

Posted on December 21, 2009 at 12:26 am by Andy Sochor

Sin is not taken very seriously by many in our society. People ignore it, make excuses for it, and joke about it. This casual attitude towards sin is in stark contrast with the way God views sin.
There are three examples from the book of Genesis that clearly demonstrate to us just how much God hates [...]


The Bible & Gay Marriage

Posted on May 24, 2009 at 12:06 am by Andy Sochor

I’ve written a few things about gay marriage and homosexuality recently (links at the end of this post). But something occurred to me today that I had not mentioned in a previous article. It’s a simple point, and maybe it will be another argument we can use when discussing this issue with others.
Many believe there [...]


People Are Not Born Gay

Posted on May 14, 2009 at 9:19 pm by Andy Sochor

Many homosexuals and those who support their lifestyle have argued that those who are gay are so because of their genetic makeup, i.e., they were born gay. This was given as a reason why we cannot say that homosexuality is wrong because, after all, they cannot help it. Supposedly, there was scientific evidence to back [...]


Ted Haggard’s Complaint Against “The Church”

Posted on February 5, 2009 at 12:34 am by Andy Sochor

Fallen Evangelical “pastor,” Ted Haggard, has been speaking out recently about the scandal involving homosexuality that brought him down and the reaction of the religious community to his sin, particularly the “Christian Right.” Notice the following article from the Christian Post about how he believes the “Christian Right” needs to change.
Haggard: Christian Right Off Course, [...]


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