Just Former NBA Confusion

It seems that I'm stuck on the idea of this title phrase lately; once again we have a situation where we vilify someone for not being Politically Correct (PC) and pressure them into an apology. I'm referring to Tim Hardaway's "I hate homosexuals" comment. The "coming out" of a another former NBA basketball player spurred his statement.

Eventually, he apologized by saying he doesn't condone homosexuality and meant he doesn't think it should be in NBA locker rooms. I sure this will be accepted, proper, PC and in time gone from the media frenzy, and our minds. My opinion is that it was vanity from the outset. I'm confident Tim Hardaway feels the same about homosexuals today as he did when he made the statement. He, and God, knows what he really meant at the time of the incident.

I find it quite interesting that we find the coming out acceptable, while we find the coming out of another in opposition, in a wrong manner, intolerant. This is a great lead-in for the title of this post; two wrongs don't make a right. Both parties in the situation are wrong. It's clear that we see Hardaway's error while turning a blind eye to homosexual behavior.

Tim Hardaway admitted his choice of words were wrong; my hope is that he is sincere. Some will argue, in our secular society, he is free to say anything. Well, the NBA doesn't agree, he is now "formerly" and NBA star to be in Vegas for the big show; in my opinion, his gain. I take the spiritual view as all secular thinking, including mine, is flawed.

The correct statement is I hate homosexuality. Yes, this is my stance as I strive to hate the things God hates and love the things God loves. When an individual is in the closet, he or she is subject only to the condemnation and judgment of God but, when they enter into the public domain we all become responsible. Contrary to popular belief, we are in this together; when the church, family, and political structure collapses, we all go with it.

Does this mean I condone closet homosexuality? No, I love the people but hate the sin. Is this possible? Yes, it is God's method. I refuse to compromise with anyone when God's creation is trapped in a destructive lifestyle. The person who loves someone is the one who warns them of impending danger. Homosexuality has no upside; it is lifestyle of deception and confusion whose end is disastrous.

With this said, this sin is no worse that any other. Every individual must turn away and reject sin to prosper in God's economy. God determines what is acceptable and living contrary to His will is foolhardy. We must agree with the One who is always right and follow His principles and standards; if not, we fall victim to a myriad of ideas and confusion. We become tolerant of everything as did those in the days of Lot and Noah to or ruin. Thousands upon thousands did those things that were right in their own eyes.

Lot's era was strike one, Noah's time was strike two. Strike three and we are out...wait a minute, this is about the NBA! Confused?

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