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naturalchemist

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What is an argument that refutes the claim that the Bible condemns homosexuality?
 
  a. Jesus never married or had children and there is no mention of him having a sexual relationship with a female, thus diminishing the importance of heterosexuality in the Bible.
  b. Some Biblical scholars believe that several of Jesus's apostles were in fact homosexual males.
  c. The Bible describes the conception of Jesus as immaculate.
  d. Although some modern translations of the Bible use the word homosexuality, this term was first invented in the late nineteenth century and there was no comparable term during Biblical times.

Question 2

Valerie was raised as a Catholic, but as a lesbian, Valerie disagrees with Catholicism's view of homosexuality. Valerie considers herself spiritual and would like to join another religious organization where she is accepted.
 
  What religious organization would you recommend that Valerie join?
 
  a. Islam c. Southern Baptist
  b. Unitarian Universalism d. Mormon



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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