Greetings Dr. Bock. I came across this blog when exploring Bible.org. I've never read any of your books, but I felt led to comment on your original post.

Here is what I have to say:

I agree 100%

I'm a young lad of 20 (well, if you consider that 'young'), and I'm one of the unfortunate people to struggle with this wicked attraction. I love the Lord dearly. He means everything to me. Looking back in my life, I can see how much He has blessed me. One of the greatest achievements that I give full credit to the Lord for was graduating as one of the 18 valedictorians at my High School. Currently, I have a 4.0 average in college. Another blessing from the Lord. But anyhow... I just felt like sharing some of the things God has done for me... He's so very Good.

I've currently finished reading the Bible all the way through for the second time in a row the last day of December. Once again, I've started back and I'm in Genesis. One of the things that bothers me is how people can read the Bible, and try to rationalize the scriptures on Homosexuality as nothing more than "something that was not accepted during that time." People use the excuse that since we live in a different day and time, God must bend His Truth to match modern society. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Mal 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

God's statues are everlasting. They change only if He changes it. So, does God no longer consider homosexuality an abomination? Well, His Word makes it clear that it is still wicked. And God's Word lasts forever:

Psa 119:89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

I thank God that I have not yet fell to this wicked attraction; the Lord has kept me from committing such an abomination.

For those who live an active gay lifestyle, who may be reading this, I implore you to humbly talk with Jesus, the Son of God, and ask Him for forgiveness. Ask Him to come into your heart, and to wash away every sin. No matter how deep the stain of sin may be in your life, God wants to see you repent and live:

Isa 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

He would be thrilled to have you turn to Him for salvation!

2Pe 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Eze 18:23 Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?

Anyways, I thought you had a good, solid defense Dr. Bock. Keep up the good work! And may God continue to bless you and your writing daily!