WHEREAS, The erosion of moral sanity continues to be a major problem of modern society; and
WHEREAS, Homosexuality has become the chosen lifestyle of many in this moral decline; and
WHEREAS, The Bible is very clear in its teaching that homosexuality is a manifestation of a depraved nature; and
WHEREAS, This deviant behavior has wrought havoc in the lives of millions; and
WHEREAS, Homosexuals are justified and even glorified in our secular media; and
WHEREAS, Homosexual activity is the primary cause of the introduction and spread of AIDS in the United States which has not only affected those of the homosexual community, but also many innocent victims.
Therefore be it RESOLVED, That we, the messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention, meeting in San Antonio, Texas, June 14-16, 1988, deplore homosexuality as a perversion of divine standards and as a violation of nature and natural affections; and
Be it further RESOLVED, That we affirm the biblical injunction which declares homosexuals, like all sinners, can receive forgiveness and victory through personal faith in Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 6:9-11); and
Be it finally RESOLVED, That we maintain that while God loves the homosexual and offers salvation, homosexuality is not a normal lifestyle and is an abomination in the eyes of God (Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:24-28; 1 Timothy 1:8-10).
San Antonio, Texas
