The Bible does not differentiate between these or any other sins. The price of any of these sins is death, and everyone stands guilty before God, myself included. But because of God's grace in sacrificing His only son, Jesus Christ, we can be given eternal life despite our faults. In order to receive God's grace, a person must confess and repent of the sin in his or her life, and trust in the saving power and immense love of Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:8-9 states, "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins, and purify us from all unrighteousness."
My statement was not meant in malice, despite the overwhelmingly negative connotation its words may entail. I love Jesus and His Word, the Bible. I only wish my beliefs could have been stated with the love and compassion that God shows to His people.
M. Patrick O'Donnell '03
April 15, 2000