Your thoughts on gay/lesbian/bisexuals?

[contemplative]

Do you believe this would work for other sins, such as theft or murder? Could one repent of being a murderer or a thief, have God's forgiveness and go on continuing to murder/thieve?

But I was born bisexual. I can't change that but it is still my job to repent to God for it even though he wouldn't have made me this way if he didn't want me this way. So once you put it that way it would seem as though it was wrong but one chooses to kill or steal. On the contrary, one is born LBGT.

 

[Storm]

I have to say that I find it deeply disturbing that you feel the need to repent of your identity.

 

[Mister Emu]

So once you put it that way it would seem as though it was wrong but one chooses to kill or steal.

Just as you choose to act on the homosexual inclinations of your bisexuality...

 

[contemplative]

I have to say that I find it deeply disturbing that you feel the need to repent of your identity.

I repented cause I feel that you should repent for every sin. And even though I don't agree that being bisexual is a sin, the bible still states it as that. So I just repented to just sort of make sure that I was doing everything right. Cause you only get one shot at life you know and once God does his final judgement, that's all that is left.

 

[contemplative]

Just as you choose to act on the homosexual inclinations of your bisexuality...

This is true. But do you expect me to love a girl and just keep it to myself and be miserable?

 

[Kavi]

Here is something that I would like to know. Do you think that someone can be gay/lesbian/bisexual and still go to heaven?
What is your opinion on gay/lesbian/bisexual people being religious?

There are many different views on this issue, but as long as you live a good life, anyone should have as much of a right to go to heaven as anyone else.

As far as gay/lesbian/bisexual people being religious, that's totally up to them. It's a personal decision they have to make. There will probably be a lot of negativity towards you in the church you're a part of, but certain people have different ways of practicing Christianity. You should find the way right for you. Don't stop believing in what you believe is right, and don't change who you are for anyone except yourself.

 

[Kavi]

I have to say that I find it deeply disturbing that you feel the need to repent of your identity.

I agree with what Storm says. Your identity is something unique only to you. There shouldn't be a need to repent for something that you can't change.

 

[contemplative]

There are many different views on this issue, but as long as you live a good life, anyone should have as much of a right to go to heaven as anyone else.

As far as gay/lesbian/bisexual people being religious, that's totally up to them. It's a personal decision they have to make. There will probably be a lot of negativity towards you in the church you're a part of, but certain people have different ways of practicing Christianity. You should find the way right for you. Don't stop believing in what you believe is right, and don't change who you are for anyone except yourself.

Thanks kavi. That is exactly what I am trying to do. Just go by my own beliefs. But at the same time I want to make sure that I am doing everything right in God's eyes. They're contradicting issues but that's just something I have to overcome.

 

[Smoke]

Are you LGBT?

Specifically, gay.

Right now, I am very scared of what all of this will come out to. Which means that I fear more than just telling my church. And you make a very valid point right here. If I let fear drive me down then that makes me just as bad as everybody else. Right now though, my father has control over what church I attend. Once I come out to everyone about my sexuality then I doubt that he will force me to stay at the church anyhow, but it is still hard. But I don't want to be a part of the problem so I will leave if and when any problems arise in my church.

Coming out while you still live at home can be really difficult. Think very carefully about it before you do anything rash. You really have to be prepared for anything.

 

[Storm]

BTW, contemplative, there's a private forum specifically for GLBT. Just thought someone should tell you.

 

[contemplative]

Specifically, gay.


Coming out while you still live at home can be really difficult. Think very carefully about it before you do anything rash. You really have to be prepared for anything.

Thanks for the advice. And for the record everyone, I don't plan on coming out til I graduate high school.

 

[contemplative]

BTW, contemplative, there's a private forum specifically for GLBT. Just thought someone should tell you.

Thanks and nobody told me that yet

 

[Mister Emu]

This is true. But do you expect me to love a girl and just keep it to myself and be miserable?

I would expect a Christian to live for God before themselves... if you did not believe that homosexual action/lusts were sins that would be one thing, but you've stated that you do, and that you plan to continue such things... I believe that is a dangerous path...

 

[Storm]

Thanks and nobody told me that yet

Oh, and straight allies! I forgot the straight allies! :sorry1:

You're quite welcome.

 

[Mister Emu]

Thanks and nobody told me that yet

In the "User CP", found in the top navigation bar, under miscellaneous, scroll down on the left, there will be a link that says "Group memberships". Join the GLTBQ(sorry if I missed any) group and you will recieve access to the private room.

 

[Sunstone]

My thoughts on GBLT folks? People are people. The fact that GBLT folks get dumped on is further proof, in my opinion, that humans are the least sane of all the Great Apes.

 

[UnTheist]

My thoughts on GBLT folks? People are people. The fact that GBLT folks get dumped on is further proof, in my opinion, that humans are the least sane of all the Great Apes.

Or maybe it's because we have language.

 

[contemplative]

I would expect a Christian to live for God before themselves... if you did not believe that homosexual action/lusts were sins that would be one thing, but you've stated that you do, and that you plan to continue such things... I believe that is a dangerous path...

The bible states them as sins but I still don't understand how they are sins. I still view that on the same level as a man and a woman.

 

[contemplative]

My thoughts on GBLT folks? People are people. The fact that GBLT folks get dumped on is further proof, in my opinion, that humans are the least sane of all the Great Apes.

I think that God intended everyone to love everyone else and that nobody should be looked down upon. I beleive that should go above LGBT being a sin. No matter what, we should be treated equally and we have just as much right into heaven as anyone else.

 

[Sunstone]

I think that God intended everyone to love everyone else and that nobody should be looked down upon. I beleive that should go above LGBT being a sin. No matter what, we should be treated equally and we have just as much right into heaven as anyone else.

Love doesn't care what your sexual orientation is.