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[[Image:Martin destruction sodom640x422.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Destruction of Sodom by God]]

[[Image:Martin destruction sodom640x422.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Destruction of Sodom by God]]

'''Sodom''' was an ancient city located in the Holy Lands.  It was considered by bible scholars to be the sister city of another populated area known as Gommorah.  Both cities were destroyed in 1898 B.C. by God according the Book of Genesis in the Bible.   Biblical scholars believe the destruction of these twin cities was a statement by God concerning his views of [[Homosexuality | sodomy and Sodomite Idolatry]] as defined in the [[Homosexuality | Old Testament]].  According the the [[Bible]], God rained burning hot [[lava]] onto the city from the sky, and killed all of the inhabitants because they practiced state sanctioned [[homosexuality | Sodomy and Sodomite Idolatry]].  The Bible also states that Lot's wife "burned in her bosom" for the ways of Sodom and was subsequently killed by God and transformed into a pillar of salt for her admiration of the [[Homosexuality | sodomite]] lifestyle practiced in the city.   

'''Sodom''' was an ancient city located in the Holy Lands.  It was considered by bible scholars to be the sister city of another populated area known as Gommorah.  Both cities were destroyed in 1898 B.C. by God according the Book of Genesis in the Bible. According the the [[Bible]], God rained burning hot [[lava]] onto the city from the sky, and killed all of the inhabitants because of a collective sin.  The Bible also states that Lot's wife "burned in her bosom" for the ways of Sodom and was subsequently killed by God and transformed into a pillar of salt for her admiration of the lifestyle practiced in the city.   

==The Story of Sodom==

==The Story of Sodom==

[[Image:sodom1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Location of the Ancient City of Sodom near the Dead Sea.]]

[[Image:sodom1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Location of the Ancient City of Sodom near the Dead Sea.]]

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The story of [[Homosexuality | Sodom]] is often seen as a story of [[lava | destruction]] and punishment, both at the corporate and individual levels. Sodom was destroyed as was Lot's wife. The story of Sodom is also a story of salvation. It is a story about how an imperfect man, Lot, and how he was saved through faith.

The story of Sodom is often seen as a story of destruction and punishment, both at the corporate and individual levels. Sodom was destroyed as was Lot's wife. The story of Sodom is also a story of salvation. It is a story about how an imperfect man, Lot, and how he was saved through faith.

We know that Sodom was a very sinful city. We know that it was destroyed because of its sinfulness. However, we are not told explicitly in Genesis what the sin of Sodom actually was. The story does tell us implicitly how the Sodomites sinned, and serves as a warning that we must not sin in the same way.  

We know that Sodom was a very sinful city. We know that it was destroyed because of its sinfulness. However, we are not told explicitly in Genesis what the sin of Sodom actually was. The story does tell us implicitly how the Sodomites sinned, and serves as a warning that we must not sin in the same way.  

== Fundamental Christian Teachings ==

== Fundamental Christian Teachings ==

Many Christians believe God's treatment of Sodom and Gomorrah was an eternal statement on his views of homosexuality.    Notably, Two Angels of God visited the city and the Homosexual inhabitants attempted to rape both of them in front of Lot's home.  The Angels struck the sodomites blind and provided safe passage for Lot, a servant of the Living God, from Sodom according the the Biblical account.  During the journey from Sodom, Lot's wife, who turned to look back at Sodom, was killed by God for her disobedience and her yearning for her homosexual friends.  Many Christians and Biblical Scholars believe the transformation of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt was a statement by God concerning his views and eventual punishment of any non-Homosexuals who endorse, sponsor, or support the Homosexual Lifestyle or agenda.

Many Christians believe God's treatment of Sodom and Gomorrah was an eternal statement on his views of [[homosexuality]].    Notably, Two Angels of God visited the city and the Homosexual inhabitants attempted to rape both of them in front of Lot's home.  The Angels struck the sodomites blind and provided safe passage for Lot, a servant of the Living God, from Sodom according the the Biblical account.  During the journey from Sodom, Lot's wife, who turned to look back at Sodom, was killed by God for her disobedience and her yearning for her homosexual friends.  Many Christians and Biblical Scholars believe the transformation of Lot's wife into a pillar of salt was a statement by God concerning his views and eventual punishment of any non-Homosexuals who endorse, sponsor, or support the Homosexual Lifestyle or agenda.

== Biblical References to [[Homosexuality], and Sodom and Gomorrah ==

== Biblical References to [[Homosexuality], and Sodom and Gomorrah ==