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The sin would be not to.Is it a sin to love and accept your gay son/daughter?
Thanx for the point... I agree with you completely. I originally wrote the OP using "Christian" but changed it to "Religion" hope I didn't bugger that up. I am interested in the opinions of ALL religions on this (I think I've seen atleast 3 on this thread already, yay!).FeathersinHair said:I'd also want to point out that doing the any of the things listed is not limited to Christian families. Unfortunately, it can happen to people from all faiths that percieve being gay as wrong.
My first reaction was to :clap your statement. However, after thinking about it, if have to respectfully disagree. Yes, it would be a sin (in my opinion) not to love a gay child and their partner. But for someone to "accept" their sexual behavior as moral as that of a hetosexual married relationship is not necessary. This is esp. true in cases where one's religious beliefs condems such sex as sin.Maize said:The sin would be not to.
<sigh> I think the Rev. Fred Phelps and Pat Robertson may be enjoying each other's company in eternity.Sunstone said:The Rev Fred Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church in Kansas thinks it's a sin to love a homosexual. He's said, "Not only is homosexuality a sin, but anyone who supports **** is just as guilty as they are. You are both worthy of death." Of course, the Rev. Fred Phelps doesn't have both of his oars in the water. He hates just about everyone and everything.
Well, I don't see sexuality as a "behavior" and I have no problem with accepting whomever a person loves. I do not feel it is my place to judge whom a person falls in love with. My religion is accepting of all people as well, so there is no conflict there for me either.Ardent Listener said:My first reaction was to :clap your statement. However, after thinking about it, if have to respectfully disagree. Yes, it would be a sin (in my opinion) not to love a gay child and their partner. But for someone to "accept" their sexual behavior as moral as that of a hetosexual married relationship is not necessary. This is esp. true in cases where one's religious beliefs condems such sex as sin.
The most important word in your reply was "I".Maize said:Well, I don't see sexuality as a "behavior" and I have no problem with accepting whomever a person loves. I do not feel it is my place to judge whom a person falls in love with. My religion is accepting of all people as well, so there is no conflict there for me either.