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Gays without Rights
By first examination of "Homophobic? Read Your Bible," it might appear that Peter J. Gomes did a somewhat sensible job of arguing his case, however upon inspection it is easy to see how Gomes fails to establish his rationale. Gomes argues that America is using religion to wrongly deny gays their civil rights (Gomes 412:1). He claims that many Americans against gay rights, especially homophobics, tend to use bible scriptures as their claim that homosexuality is wrong, and therefore deny gays their civil rights. Gomes splits his argument into three main parts: introducing his case by revealing current issues dealing with homosexuality, his main argument that the bible does not attack homosexuality, and concluding by interpreting the scriptures providing support for his case. Although, Gomes presents a valid thesis that America is denying gays their civil rights, his argument of using religion to do so, is weak.
As Gomes unravels his argument, he is skeptical about what the Bible actually forbids, but neglects to institute a foundation for his doubts. He testifies that Deuteronomy 23:17, I Kings 14:24, I Kings 22:46, and II Kings 23:7 "simply forbid prostitution, by men and women" (413:5). Gomes implies that as long as it is not in exchange for a commodity, homosexuality is permitted. However, in the Bible, the only verse he lists that mentions prostitution is from Deuteronomy 23:17 "There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of the sons of Israel." Sodomy is defined as copulation with a member of the same sex or with an animal (Sodomy 357). Gomes fails to cite the whole scripture, and manipulates it to his benefit, for it does condemn homosexuality as well. Along with his manipulation of the Deuteronomy scripture, Gomes also lists, but never shows context of I Kings 14:24 "And there were also sodomites in the land: and they did according to all the abominations of the nations which the LORD cast out before...
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