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The biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah is recorded in Genesis chapters 18-19. Genesis chapter 18 records the Lord and two angels coming to speak with Abraham. The Lord informed Abraham that "the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous" (Genesis 18:20). Verses 22-33 record Abraham pleading with the Lord to have mercy on Sodom and Gomorrah because Abraham's nephew, Lot, and his family lived in Sodom.

Genesis chapter 19 records the two angels, disguised as human men, visiting Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot met the angels in the city square and urged them to stay at his house. The angels agreed. The Bible then informs us, "Before they had gone to bed, all the men from every part of the city of Sodom - both young and old - surrounded the house. They called to Lot, 'Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us so that we can have sex with them'" (Genesis 19:4-5). The angels then proceed to blind the men surrounding the house and urge Lot and his family to flee from the cities to escape the wrath that God was about to deliver. Lot and his family flee the city, and then "the LORD rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah - from the LORD out of the heavens. Thus he overthrew those cities and the entire plain, including all those living in the cities..." (Genesis 19:24).

In light of the passage, the most common response to the question "What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?" is that it was homosexuality. That is how the term came to be used to refer to anal sex between two men, whether consensual or forced. Clearly, homosexuality was part of why God destroyed the two cities. The men of Sodom and Gomorrah wanted to perform homosexual gang rape on the two angels (who were disguised as men). At the same time, it is not biblical to say that homosexuality was the exclusive reason why God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah. The cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were definitely not exclusive in terms of the sins in which they indulged.

Ezekiel 16:49-50 declares, "Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. They were haughty and did detestable things before me..." The Hebrew word translated "detestable" refers to something that is morally disgusting and is the exact same word used in Leviticus 18:22 that refers to homosexuality as an "abomination." Similarly, Jude 7 declares, "...Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion." So, again, while homosexuality was not the only sin in which the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah indulged, it does appear to be the primary reason for the destruction of the cities.

Those who attempt to explain away the biblical condemnations of homosexuality claim that the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah was inhospitality. The men of Sodom and Gomorrah were certainly being inhospitable. There is probably nothing more inhospitable than homosexual gang rape. But to say God completely destroyed two cities and all their inhabitants for being inhospitable clearly misses the point. While Sodom and Gomorrah were guilty of many other horrendous sins, homosexuality was the principle reason God poured fiery sulfur on the cities, completely destroying them and all of their inhabitants. To this day, the area where Sodom and Gomorrah were located remains a desolate wasteland. Sodom and Gomorrah serve as a powerful example of how God feels about sin in general, and homosexuality specifically.

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The biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah is recorded in Genesis chapters 18-19. Genesis chapter 18 records the Lord and two angels coming to speak with Abraham. The Lord informed Abraham that "the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous" (Genesis 18:20).

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Portuguese soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo announced at a recent World Cup press conference that he will not be wearing the "OneLove" captain's armband to represent members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+ ) to be used at the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament.

Prior to the decision not to wear the "OneLove" ribbon, FIFA had threatened to book captains if they flout regulations and make their own statements on social issues, rather than following the guidelines of the game's governing body.

OneLove, which "promotes inclusion and takes a stand against discrimination of any kind," has gained prominence ahead of the tournament in Qatar, a country where homosexuality is illegal.

Discussing his decision not to show support for members of the LGBTQ+ community like captains of other European national teams, Ronaldo had this to say:
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"If I had to perform at 37 years and 8 months... I would be worried. After what I've already done and won, it would come as a surprise to me. Of course I have to show what I am year after year."

He continued: "Will the World Cup be the most important competition? Yes one of the most, it's a dream to win but if they stopped winning trophies I would be proud. "

Likewise, Ronaldo will look to lead Portugal to their first World Cup trophy when they begin their campaign against the Black Stars of Ghana on Thursday.

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C.Ronaldo refuses to 'demonstrate' at the World Cup for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Portuguese soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo announced at a recent World Cup press conference that he will not be wearing the "OneLove" captain's armband to represent members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+ ) to be used at the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament.

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