What should we call homosexuals?

by T. C. Pinckney                                                                                      Vol. XIX, No. 9, Nov/Dec 2006

Homosexuals refer to themselves as “gays”. I have read that some time ago (1960s?) they intentionally chose that term because of its positive implications. Smart move. And look how all the rest of us have played right into their hands by adopting and using their propaganda.

Words have power. They speak not just to the immediate, the conscious, but also to the subconscious. The words we use affect the way we think about any topic, any category. Words are certainly not the only input to our views of a subject, but they are one very important factor.

The ancient Hebrews believed that, once spoken, words assumed a power of their own. They were right. The homosexual community sought to harness this word power by adopting “gay”.

Why should the rest of us play right into their hands by endlessly repeating this lie. Homosexuality is anything but “gay”.

Renouncing God’s plan for a happy, satisfying life; riven by multiple horrible diseases; with an average life span of only the mid-forties; focussing on physical gratification as often as possible with as many “partners” as possible, in as many ways as possible; they thumb their noses at God as well as at all decent social standards. In this life you know they are desperately seeking gratification but never finding more than momentary stimulation. And in the next life they are assured of eternal separation for the loving God because of their own choices. Though they may offer the world a bold front, you know their hearts are tortured by guilt and shame, no matter what face they may try to put on.

No, they are not “gay”.

We who recognize the truth (God’s Word is Truth) should stop fostering their lie. We should never, never use the word “gay” in referring to homosexuals. Their lives are anything but “gay”, actually the opposite of “gay”.

I suggest that we adopt an accurate denominator and from now on call them “sads”. In my view “sad” is non-pejorative, just an accurate description of where they are and where they are going. It suggests our concern for them both in their wasteful, rebellious lives and their spiritual lost-ness. “Sad” is both accurate and sympathetic. And it frees us from partaking of their propaganda.

It will take intentionality to change our habit, but it will be worth it.

It will provoke harsh criticism, but God will be pleased.

And it may, just may, prove to be one tool in defeating the rising tide of self-centered sexual paganism threatening to destroy society as we have known it.