HOMOSEXUALITY AND THE BIBLE #05: ROMANS
por Adventista Subversivo For a coherent analysis and interpretation of this biblical text, we need to use two of the main principles of hermeneutics and exegesis: the textual and sociocultural context. When we analyze the textual context, we realize that verses 26 and 27 of Romans 1 have their specific content starting from verse 18: the wickedness of men and the supremacy of God in relation to Creation. Idolatry is one of the central themes, which is evident from verses 23 to 25. Verse 26 begins with the expression “Because of this”, that is, what is explicit from that point on is the result of the human actions described in previous verses. Roman society stood out for its great pantheon, which made it one of the most idolatrous peoples of the time. Paul, in the text in question, makes an analysis of the negative consequences resulting from this abominable practice before God. One of the practices related to idolatrous cults was cultural p...