I Kissed a Girl and I Liked It, Then I Went to Hell?

By Cody Westbrook

            The Columbus Dispatch reported that on September 3, 2008 the minister for the Havens Corners Church in Blacklick Ohio placed a controversial message on the church marquee. In response to Katy Perry’s song “I kissed a girl and I liked it” the minister wrote “I kissed a girl and I liked it then I went to Hell.”

As you might imagine, this caused quite a stir among the community. Although the minister, Dave Allison, said that the he “meant that as a loving warning to teens… the Scriptures tell us that you should not do what the song tells you to do. The Scriptures are not ambiguous on this issue" local residents did not agree. One person had this to say, “It was obvious: 'If you're gay, you're going to hell.' At first I have to say I laughed hysterically because I was shocked, but that's going way too far. It's just rude.” The director of Equality Ohio, a gay and transgender advocacy group, Lynne Bowman said, “Havens Corners has made it clear to everyone who drives by that it is not a welcoming place that accepts all people…that sign just tells [homosexuals] where they cannot go to find the love and faith in Christ.”

            While Dave Allison’s tact might be in question it is unquestionable that his statement was exactly correct. The Bible does not leave room for doubt concerning God’s view of homosexuality. “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.” (Leviticus 18:22). Without question homosexuality is an abomination in the eyes of Almighty God. The Bible further states in Leviticus 20:13, “If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.” Also in Romans 1:27 homosexuality is referred to as “that which is unseemly.” It is contrary to sound doctrine (1 Timothy 1:8-11), and those who practice such will not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 6:9-11).

            The people of God have a duty to speak truth and point out sin (Ezekiel 16:2; Isaiah 58:1, etc.). Unquestionably, homosexuality is sin. To charge one with being unloving or rude because they have done what God has commanded is itself unloving and rude. In fact, a person who points out another’s sin in love( Ephesians 4:15), does that person a service! Will the one who recognizes sin for what it is become your enemy because they tell you the truth (Galatians 4:16)?  

            God loves every homosexual but on the same token God expects every homosexual to repent and cease their homosexual lifestyle. Notice in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 that Paul states that some of the Corinthian Christians were at one time homosexuals, but  had been sanctified and ceased that lifestyle. God will not accept anyone unless they repent of their sins (Luke 13:3). This means that one has to make a complete change in his life. This does not exclude homosexuals.

            “Love and faith in Christ” are indeed available to every man, but on God’s terms. It speaks volumes to the moral collapse of America that Dave Allison has been chided so harshly for his statement. Homosexuality is sin, and if un-repented of, will result in eternal punishment in Hell.

Source: http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/09/04/churchsign.ART0_ART_09-04-08_B1_OTB7MRR.html?sid=101