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Was the Apostle Paul condemning loving same sex relationships in Romans & 1 Corinthians 5?

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Some liberal theological scholars claim that Paul's writings about homosexuality are actually about abusive  homosexual relationships  (rape, prostitution, etc.). Isn't it the case that what Paul says does not apply to consensual  same-sex relationships ?  Due to the work of  Robert Gagnon  and many other biblical scholars, we know that this was not the case.'  Secular historians of the  Roman Empire  also record clear examples of consensual, adult same-sex relationships in the  Greco-Roman world .  Paul knew exactly what he was condemning . Christians need to remember, given the doctrine of the divine  inspiration of Scripture , that when Paul condemns something, the  Holy Spirit condemns it as well. When we cite Paul, we cite the Holy Spirit.  Romans 1 and  1 Corinthians 5  present a very sophisticated argument for the sinfulness of same-sex acts and same-sex relationships. In 1 Corinthians 5, ...