Hello everyone, I'm pretty new and, seeing as it costs posts to get the offered web hosting, I wanted to bring a topic to the table as a means of getting these posts.
I found statistics saying that more than half of all people in the United States oppose gay marriage, even though three fourths are otherwise supportive of gay rights. This means that many of the same people who are even passionately in favor of gay rights oppose gays on this one issue.
I, myself, believe that love is genderless and the partnership that occurs as a result of marriage should not be hindered by the ideals of other people.
Any thoughts?
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Other than that i agree with you. 
Alright, this has been a really debated subject before, but here is what I believe.
As a Christian, I can't condone homosexuality, but I can't oppose it either. Jesus himself loved all sinners (and we all sin), Jesus teaches us to love and respect everyone... a doctrine that has long been lost. It really gets me angry when Churches (and individuals) elevate homosexuality above other sin - making it seem so much more severe than other sins isn't the way to go about it, and that is part of the problem... These Christians are TOO conservative about it.
I guess I also am not sure what to believe about the entire "biological or decision" part. I've been taught that homosexuality is a choice, but to me that makes no sense. Why would someone willingly choose to be unnatural and abnormal (not saying it is bad or wrong, but homosexuality IS unnatural and abnormal)? Why would they not want a wife/husband and kids? It doesn't make sense.
That led me to the conclusion that homosexuality was biological, basically you were "destined" to be homosexual (or bisexual, or heterosexual). But that doesn't make sense to me either because why would God create someone homosexual after He condemned it?
What I am trying to say through all of this is - the jury is still out for me, no verdict.
I have no problem with it. I have no problem with homosexuality. I do however have a problem with marriage. Its nothing but an archaic and outdated ritual, its only real point was the passing on of power and material goods to the next generation and humans are not naturally monogamous creators (though I don't think polygamy should be legal, not because I think its wrong but cause of the currant social conditions it would lead to allot of problems) thats why people cheat (well one factor, the biggest factor is the relationship is going down hill) and why people brake up so much.
had to share this...
| Soulfire wrote: |
As a Christian, I can't condone homosexuality, but I can't oppose it either. Jesus himself loved all sinners (and we all sin), Jesus teaches us to love and respect everyone... a doctrine that has long been lost. It really gets me angry when Churches (and individuals) elevate homosexuality above other sin - making it seem so much more severe than other sins isn't the way to go about it, and that is part of the problem... These Christians are TOO conservative about it. |
I couldn't agree more. In my country there is a huge fuss about the gay rights. On one side the 'gay pride' movements, promoting their lifestyle in an offensive way, on the other some radical nationalist organisations [who claim to perform in the name of Church though they don't have any right to do so], who openly admit their hatred for all of homosexuals. This sometimes ends up in street fights, most often caused by skinheads... Ehh, I have enough of this all.
My first rule is not to judge anybody, so I really get depressed when I hear of so-called catholics who expose their hatred for gays and do it in the name of God. I have some gay and bisexual friends and I feel well in their company. But I don't really think that promoting gay lifestyle could be a good solution. These people are generally deeply hurt [those, who I know come from really pathological families], and what they need is true support. Instead of pretending that homosexualism is something normal, the homosexuals should be treated with exceptional care, to help them cope with their past wounds and start a new life. I've heard the life stories of gays who managed to get rid of their homosexualism. Yeah, it is possible, in contrary to what people generally say. Well, the situation is pretty complicated... | Soulfire wrote: |
| That led me to the conclusion that homosexuality was biological, basically you were "destined" to be homosexual (or bisexual, or heterosexual). But that doesn't make sense to me either because why would God create someone homosexual after He condemned it. |
Whether or not God condemned homosexuality is open to interpretation. After all, there was a lot more than sodomy happening in Sodom and he destroyed the city for a plethora of reasons, homosexual prostitution being one of these reasons.
And if you follow the Old Testament closely enough, if you think God hates fags, then you MUST also believe that God hates figs and shellfish (aphrodisiacs) as it condemns those too in the Old Testament. Yet people eat them all the time.
If you are a true Christian, you will focus on what Jesus said and not let anything else come before that. Jesus was a great prophet, and he is probably just waiting to make his return so that he can set things right.Discuss this topic HERE
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