British Bishop Threatened for Suggesting Homosexual Rehabilitation
British Anglican Bishop Peter Forster is currently being investigated for violating a new “hate crimes” law after telling a newspaper that “Some people who are primarily homosexual can reorientate themselves.”
The Manchester News reports, “[During] the weekend, a complaint was made to police that his remarks—made to his local newspaper and reported by the Manchester Evening News on Saturday—had caused offence and could allegedly be described as ‘hate crime.’”
Pro-Homosexual Advocates Denounce Forster’s Biblical Position
Immediately, homosexual activists launched an aggressive campaign to condemn Forster’s comments. Richard Kirkler, the General Secretary of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, labeled Forster’s comments as being “inflammatory and offensive.”
“It is those who think like Dr. Forster, not gays and lesbians, who have a problem,” Kirkler told reporters. “Dr. Forster’s prejudices will not be solved by a visit to the doctor, nor will lesbian and gay people go away and get cured to help him live with them. Only Christian fundamentalists devote their energies in this direction.”
Law Enforcement Investigates Biblical Teachings
Assistant Chief Constable Graeme Gerrard issued the following press release: “We are aware of the article put in the Chester Chronicle and have received a complaint. We will examine the issues raised in the complaint and speak to the reporter and the bishop before considering any further action.”
In response to the ensuing investigation, Bishop Forster clarified, “I would encourage [homosexuals] to consider that as an option, but I would not set myself up as a specialist on the subject—that’s in the area of psychiatric health.”
The Bible Tells of Homosexual Rehabilitation
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 reads, “Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals… will inherit the kingdom of God. And such WERE some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.” In Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth, he notes that some new Christians were former homosexuals. Thus, Paul’s letter to the Corinthians offers undeniable evidence that homosexuals are capable of rehabilitation.
Unfortunately, many in the homosexual movement would like to censor the Bible and prevent Christians from freely exercising the tenants of their faith.
Source List:
“Get Cured Bishop Under Police Investigation,” The Rainbow Network, November 10, 2003.
http://www.rainbownetwork.com/content/News.asp?newsid=3907“Police to Quiz Gay Row Bishop,” The Manchester News, November 10, 2003.
http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/stories/Detail_LinkStory=72507.html
