I am writing in response to Marc Albert’s column on anti-homosexual arguments. His column is filled with unfounded presuppositions and logical leaps.

First of all, he assumes an anti-homosexual attitude is “irrational hatred.” Personally, I have no hatred toward homosexuals.

My claim that homosexuality is wrong is based on the call of a holy God for men and women to live according to his will.

I have analyzed most forms of human sexuality in the light of the eternal, unchanging truth of God’s word and find homosexual expression to be something God does not like.

Secondly, Marc makes an incredible leap that has absolutely no foundation.

His premise, “sexual love in humans has a purpose beyond the propagation of life,” leads directly to his conclusion that “sex is meant to be enjoyed for its own sake.”

Where’s the missing link? Any Philosophy 101 student will recognize Marc’s column cannot possibly follow from the premise.

I do not deny the premise, however. In fact the premise is true. Nor do I deny that sexual love is to be enjoyed. I do deny, however, that it is an end to itself.

The nature of human sexual love is that it serves as a form of communication, i.e. a means to the end. As with all forms of communication, there are appropriate and inappropriate forms.

Sexual love, especially intercourse, is the deepest, most important form of communication between two people. Yet Marc would have us treat sex as a recreational activity, such as bowling.

Because sexual love is such a profound form of communication, Marc is irrational to argue for unlimited and unrestricted expression.

Nothing is wrong with loving another person, regardless of gender. No one would deny that. But the way one chooses to express that love should have limits.

We already have a serious problem with “date rapists,” who think they have a right to sex for a night out. What other unwholesome attitudes will be fostered to allow absolute freedom of sexual expression?

Realize God established moral guidelines for a purpose, that is, to enjoy life to its fullest.

How many of you who have broken off sexual relationships can truly say you feel good about those relationships? We must return to the solid foundation before we slip into the sinkhole of amorality.

Scott Stocking

Campus Minister