Does God Hate Shrimp?
The essential argument of GodHatesShrimp.com is that we should not condemn homosexuality as a sin based on the Old Testament because the Old Testament also refers to eating certain kinds of seafood (including shrimp) as an abomination, yet Christians do not have any problem with eating shrimp or any of the other forbidden foods. Does the “God hate shrimp” argument have any validity? Yes and no. The argument: If God prohibits homosexuality, based on the Old Testament Law, then God equally hates those who eat shrimp. The Bible nowhere says that God hates homosexuals, however. There are lists of things that God hates in the Old Testament (Proverbs 6:16–19), and homosexuality does not make the list. Yes, homosexuality is a sin, and yes, God hates sin . But again, the Bible nowhere says that God hates homosexuals, or that homosexuality is any more difficult for God to forgive. Back to the “God hates shrimp” argument—is it valid? Yes and no. First, a Christian should nev