online responses
I specifically searched online forums for members of Southern Baptist Convention (SPC) and their reaction to homosexuality. Many members of the forum asserted 'tough love' where the church takes a firm stance against homosexuality. However, I did observe a few members of the SPC who took a more tolerant stance towards homosexuality. For instance, some people wrote that perhaps homosexual orientation may be forgiven, but homosexual behavior is sinful and must be overcome with firm faith in Christianity. Some other people invoked the idea of 'homosexuality gene', and that one should not immediately judge homosexuals with hostility but rather with tolerant and forgiving attitude.
I searched various platforms online where conservative Christians in Korea discussed homosexuality. It was interesting to note that responses were not as diverse as forums of SPC. There were significantly less Christians online who expressed tolerance towards homosexuality. The few questions/assertions by Christians who didn't think homosexuality was a sin tended to be young, usually in late teens or early twenties. Those who commented on such claims/ideas utilized biblical passages to strongly advocate the sinful nature of homosexuality. The responses seemed to come from members of congregation in the country who were in their middle ages and who have been involved in the church for decades. Interestingly, almost all of the commenters who supported gay rights were non-Christians.
I searched various platforms online where conservative Christians in Korea discussed homosexuality. It was interesting to note that responses were not as diverse as forums of SPC. There were significantly less Christians online who expressed tolerance towards homosexuality. The few questions/assertions by Christians who didn't think homosexuality was a sin tended to be young, usually in late teens or early twenties. Those who commented on such claims/ideas utilized biblical passages to strongly advocate the sinful nature of homosexuality. The responses seemed to come from members of congregation in the country who were in their middle ages and who have been involved in the church for decades. Interestingly, almost all of the commenters who supported gay rights were non-Christians.