This lecture was the keynote address at the North American Division Faith and Science Conference, 2003. It is a theological reflection from an Adventist perspective on the interaction of faith and science; its benefits and dangers.

To suggest that Paul was referring to violent or exploitative homosexuality or pederasty only but not to permanent caring one partner same gender relationship because they supposedly were not known at his time, cannot be shown. Paul considered all homosexual relationships as sin.

The biblical passage you refer to has been interpreted in different ways, suggesting that it is indeed a difficult one. The main problem is defining the sin of Ham—what does the phrase he “saw his father’s nakedness” mean? The second problem is the severity of the punishment itself. Before I address these questions, let me summarize the different interpretations of the passage.

The church’s relation to the issue of homosexuality, including biblical, ethical, biological, and practical aspects are described in light of recent and extensive research.

A shift away from biblically-based decisions by Presbyterians provides a warning for Adventists in dealing with issues such as homosexuality.

This article examines and evaluate the argument that same-sex relationships within a permanent commitment to one partner is theologically acceptable.

Various types of same sex relations are not new phenomena but are found thousands of years ago. This background information is important when biblical texts are interpreted.

1 Corinthians 6:9 contains some peculiar words. Does the text refer to homosexual practice as some translations suggest? What would be the implications?