Homosexuality laws in Bible are outdated

Larry and Kay Luther (Oct. 8 letter) don't go far enough with their condemnation of homosexuality. They say, “If a person chooses to practice homosexuality in privacy, that is their free choice.” They cannot say this while also stating, “The Bible cannot be rewritten to fit the times; the times have to fit the Bible.” The Bible clearly states that homosexuality is an “abomination” (Leviticus 18:22) regardless of public knowledge.

Furthermore, Leviticus tells us that children who curse their parents shall be put to death (20:9), anyone who blasphemes the name of the Lord must be put to death (24:16), slavery is okay (25:44-45), Iowa farmers cannot plant more than one type of crop, nor can we wear cotton-polyester blended clothing (19:19), and eating shrimp is an “abomination” (11:9-12) just like homosexuality.

I'm certain Larry and Kay would agree we cannot change these Biblical laws to fit the times.

Or maybe they would accept that Jesus dismisses these old Mosaic Laws while setting forth the New Covenant because the laws above are all considered unattainable.

Jesus never once mentions homosexuality, but instead offers two simple laws: Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind; and love your neighbor as yourself. “On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 22:40)

Perhaps if people following Larry and Kay's wisdom would listen to Jesus tell them those ideas are outdated, they would actually begin to treat their neighbors as they would want to be treated.

Jon Fasselius

Coralville