When Sin Became Weaponized

In this episode, Rev Karla discusses how sin has been weaponized throughout history, the definition of sin, and how to release yourself from others' judgment of your sins. Sin should never be used as a weapon to condemn others, but rather as an invitation for inner growth. Rev Karla answers the question of how to get your faith back. You can read more on this topic from Rev Karla on her blog at numasoul.com.

The "clobber verses" mentioned in this episode are most often used to judge the LGBTQ humans. Remember those have been taken out of historical context and mistranslated -- and the word "homosexual" never even appeared in the Bible until 1946.  

Genesis 19:4–25 (the story of Sodom and Gomorrah)

Leviticus 18:22 (“You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female.”)

Leviticus 20:13 (“If there is a man who lies with a male as those who lie with a woman, both of them have committed a detestable act.”)

Romans 1:26–27 (“The men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another, men with men committing indecent acts.”)

1 Corinthians 6:9–11 (“Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.”)

1 Timothy 1:9–10 (“Law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching.”)

Books recommended in this episode include Falling Into Grace and Resurrecting Jesus both by Adyashanti. You can find both at numasoul.com.

Other resources for this episode include:

One problem with Kim Burrell's 'hate the sin, love the sinner' argument, Hate the Sin and Love the Sinner, The Bible: So Misunderstood It's a Sin, Homosexuality: Not a Sin, Not a Sickness Part II, Does the Bible NOT oppose Homosexuality, My quest to find the word 'homosexual' in the Bible