The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Is same-sex attraction sinful? Charles Hodge sheds biblical light

The attraction that Scripture teaches is unlawful is not simply referring to friendship (philew), but rather that which is romantic (eros). Initially, it may not be sexual, but nevertheless, it is a relationship that goes beyond simple friendship. Yes, there is an attraction which is solely lustful, i.e., sexual in nature. One may be attracted to inanimate objects or animals, e.g., you may be attracted by a Ferrari or a TV because of the way it displays the picture, etc. But with humans, an attraction in most all cases is more than cosmetic or functional... would you not agree? And it is THAT kind of attraction which is salient in this discussion and which the word lust encompasses.