Today, he still says the Bible condemns homosexuality as a sin, but he has been outspoken in defending the rights of homosexuals.

I made the factual statement that the Bible nowhere condemns slavery and that Christian condemnations of it were unknown until the 18th century.

Critics have also condemned the teachings on wealth, arguing that the Bible condemns the pursuit of riches.

The Bible in no way condemns loving homosexuality.

While he agreed that the Bible does not explicitly condemn alcohol, he gave the following practical admonition to his audience, most of whom were seminary students:

However the Bible also condemns 'flattery' (Psalms 5:9).

It also sought to establish the notion that the Bible does not condemn homosexuality.