Methodists to King David: You wouldn't be welcome in our church.

The Methodists have decided homosexuality is incompatible with Christianity. I guess that means King David and his boyfriend Jonathan wouldn't be allowed to come to Methodist services. I'll try to find the verses describing David's lavender proclivities and post them tomorrow.

What makes Christianity Christianity and not Judaism is the New Testament, a moral code that replaces the Old Testament. It is based on the teachings of Jesus. And you know what Jesus said about homosexuality? Not one word. But He DID have plenty to say about only those without sin casting the first stone, and judging not lest you be judged likewise.

The Old Testament, where all the prohibitions on homosexual behavior exist, became outdated with the addition of the New Testament. The only reason it stayed in the Bible is as a history lesson, not a continued moral code.

[05/04/04 Update] I found these here, but I have taken out the author's commentary, because I'd rather the words speak for themselves.

In 1 Samuel, Chapter 17, David meets Jonathan for the first time.

1 And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. 2 And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house. 3 Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. 4 And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle. 1 Samuel 18: 1-4
In 1 Samuel 19, Saul tries to kill David, and David eventually flees in 1 Samuel 20.

1 And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my life? 2 And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or small, but that he will shew it me: and why should my father hide this thing from me? it is not so. 3 And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death. 4 Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do it for thee. 1 Samuel 20: 3-4

16 So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, Let the LORD even require it at the hand of David's enemies. 17 And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul. 1 Samuel 20: 16-17

30 Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? 31 For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die. 1 Samuel 20: 30-31


41 And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David EXCEEDED. 42 And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my SEED and thy SEED for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city. 1 Samuel 20: 41-42
25 How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places. 26 I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women. 2 Samuel 1:26

Draw your own conclusions.