It is strictly male homosexuality, as Lot offered the men of Sodom his two virgin daughters to do whatever they wanted with, and they refused them. The men wanted Lot’s male visitors. The sin of Sodom is male homosexual activity. Period.
Does that mean that female homosexual activity doesn’t “cry out to Heaven for vengence”?
Female sexual abominations are addressed elsewhere in the bible, specifically Deuteronomy. My impression was that the initiator of this thread wanted us to address the specific situation of Sodom.
I’m the initiator of this thread. My goal isn’t to discuss Sodom; it’s to understand the phrase “Sin of the Sodomites” that you find in the Catechism’s list “Sins that cry out to Heaven” (or, in the old prayer books “Sins that cry out to Heaven for vengence”) as well as in old Catholic writings. I have heard different people apply this phrase to different things, and so I’m searching for Truth.
Female homosexual activity is also a sin. Usually when we are reading about the sin of sodomy it referrs to two men engaging in a homosexual act (anal intercourse). I believe the sin of sodomy (anal intercourse) cries out to Heaven for vengence whether it is two men or a man and a woman. Sodomy goes against the laws of nature.
Since this form of activity is not open to life, then yes, it is illicit for couples to engage in this form of activity.
I think the emphasis on men is very important! Men are the leaders in society (whether we want to believe it or not) and men set the tone on what is morally acceptable in society. Men are not to be penetrated during sex! Sodomy is unnatural sex. Sodomy is anal and oral sex between two men because sodomy requires penetration. God places sodomy in the same category as sexual intercourse between humans and animals! Why is it unnatural? It is unnatural because no life can be created from these acts and the sole purpose is to only receive pleasure (not to create life). Anal sex and oral sex between heterosexuals could be used as a prerequisite to vaginal intercourse, which can create life. All male homosexual relationships, male homosexual kissing, male homosexual acts, lead to the greatest of abominations. … male sexual intercourse. If the issue was just about anal sex between two people why did the mob of men in Sodom (who were the most sexually decadent men of all time) turn down two “young,” “beautiful,” “teenage,” “virgin” females ripe for marriage for two HAIRY MALE STRANGERS??? It is not the same thing! All homosexuals are sinners who should be in our prayers … because it specifically says in the NT they will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I don’t want anyone to go to hell!
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I have read that those acts may be licit as long as the climax always happens vaginally. However, I have also read that those acts should be avoided if one spouse finds them repugnant.
Christopher West address these questions in his book, “Good News About Sex and Marriage”. Regarding Oral Sex, I will paraphrase what West says. The is nothing wrong with oral stimulation as part of foreplay providing that each spouse is okay with it. We should also be careful not to cross that line allowing this to become a lustfull act that objectifies the person performing the act. And of course, this is only acceptable as foreplay to vaginal intercourse where the sex act must be completed.
There is some medical research that is showing the health dangers associated with anal sex. It has to do with the very thin epithelial lining and how disease can enter the body here, including if I remember right a cancer risk.
Take heed of the natural law. They are there for a reason, naturally.
This is also mentioned in West’s book.There is some medical research that is showing the health dangers associated with anal sex. It has to do with the very thin epithelial lining and how disease can enter the body here, including if I remember right a cancer risk.
Take heed of the natural law. They are there for a reason, naturally.
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Take heed of the natural law. They are there for a reason, naturally.
This is a good point. Sperm suppresses the immune system locally. This is an aid to pregnancy. But deposited in the wrong place, it aids disease.There is some medical research that is showing the health dangers associated with anal sex. It has to do with the very thin epithelial lining and how disease can enter the body here, including if I remember right a cancer risk.
Take heed of the natural law. They are there for a reason, naturally.
He is considered by many to be the expert on the Theology of the Body. His teaching is sound, and although I don’t know of any specific church writings regarding these specific subjects, I don’t think he would put himself out on a limb if there were any specific teachings that disputed his books.
Is it possible the Original Sin was oral ejaculation?