Being invited to a Gay Marriage...

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VioletReigns

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I got invited to a "church" some years back as they needed volunteers to help out with this celebration they were preparing for. I immediately felt uneasy because of their specific religious beliefs (not gonna reveal which one) and was going to decline. But then the Holy Spirit reminded me how Jesus went to sinners' houses when invited for a meal. So I went and helped the ladies in the kitchen and also the teenagers with decorations. While there, some of the ladies and a few of the teenagers confided in me that they wanted to know about the Jesus I followed. I wasn't even aware that they knew I was a Christian! :rolleyes: So anyhow, I did get to witness Jesus Christ because God opened the door.
 
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phil112

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Going is implied consent. I'll never go, first reason is I'll never be asked, and second is I want no part of such abomination.
Everyone that knows me knows better than to ask.
 
dcontroversal

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No, nada, not happening, no way in he--, and any other sentiment of like order........it is one thing to witness to them...it is an entirely different ballgame to attend a wedding and by default support what they are doing.....

and Jesus didn't get invited to a gay wedding......
 
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VioletReigns said:
I got invited to a "church" some years back as they needed volunteers to help out with this celebration they were preparing for. I immediately felt uneasy because of their specific religious beliefs (not gonna reveal which one) and was going to decline. But then the Holy Spirit reminded me how Jesus went to sinners' houses when invited for a meal. So I went and helped the ladies in the kitchen and also the teenagers with decorations. While there, some of the ladies and a few of the teenagers confided in me that they wanted to know about the Jesus I followed. I wasn't even aware that they knew I was a Christian! :rolleyes: So anyhow, I did get to witness Jesus Christ because God opened the door.
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You, My Dear, understand what Jesus meant when He said, "Follow me."
 
just-me

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just-me said:
Seven Signs of a Falling Nation

Millions within America’s religious community are quick to proclaim their religious fervor. But among them are those leading hypocritical lives, speaking out against sexual immorality, yet secretly engaging in it. Among priests, preachers and other prominent religionists are child molesters, closeted homosexuals and serial adulterers.

Fall of Roman Empire caused by 'contagion of homosexuality'

The fall of the Roman Empire was a result of "the effeminacy of a few in Carthage, a paradise for homosexuals, who infected the many.

US Supreme Court legalises gay marriage

Prof Mattei claimed that it was as the capital of Rome's North African provinces that Cartagena became a hotbed of sexual perversion, gradually influencing Rome itself, which eventually fell to barbarian tribes in 410AD.

http://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/112196-lawless-reprobates-whats-real-meaning.html

http://christianchat.com/bible-disc...a-moment-coming-united-states.html?highlight=
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How does this come close to answering the OP?
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But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Ephesians 5:3

I think this will.
 
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just-me said:
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Ephesians 5:3

I think this will.
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But that is in the context of saints, would you go if they didn't profess Christ in order to witness to them?
 
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psychomom

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lol... before we attack one another over this, can we remember whatever is not of faith is sin?

i don't have the faith to attend a gay ceremony, just as i can't attend a wedding between believer and non-believer, or a baptism that one can tell isn't quite right.
when i attend these types of things, i can't help but remember i am actually promoting them.
i am saying 'i approve'.

believe me, i have a personal investment in this issue... to my great sadness. :(
 
crossnote

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psychomom said:
lol... before we attack one another over this, can we remember whatever is not of faith is sin?

i don't have the faith to attend a gay ceremony, just as i can't attend a wedding between believer and non-believer, or a baptism that one can tell isn't quite right.
when i attend these types of things, i can't help but remember i am actually promoting them.
i am saying 'i approve'.

believe me, i have a personal investment in this issue... to my great sadness. :(
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Hopefully there will be NO attacking here. I did state my simple purpose in post #6 for this thread. :)
 
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psychomom

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crossnote said:
Hopefully there will be NO attacking here. I did state my simple purpose in post #6 for this thread. :)
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seems it happens without us willing it to.

the nature of the BDF? :rolleyes:
 
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NewWine

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I would go. Not to witness, but just to fellowship with someone about whom I care. If they care enough for me to invite me, KNOWING I don't agree with same sex anything, then they trust me enough to not judge them. I can love them enough to love them even when I feel they are sinning. Love is patient and kind. Besides it's not me who has the say to decide that they are or aren't sinning, but eh....that's just my opinion....and my opinion really doesn't matter anyways to anyone besides me anyways.
Peace!!
 
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Gr8grace

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atwhatcost said:
If it's for the right man and right woman, then how do we know which weddings we should go to? Half of marriages won't work out anyway, and that stat doesn't change if the people are Christians. (Not criticizing or being all snooty. I'm really asking.)
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Exactly. I agree.
 
blue_ladybug

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nopers.. I wouldn't go, even though several of my friends and neighbors are lesbians/gay/transgender..
 
Angela53510

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I can't really answer the OP. I agree it would be good to go and share Christ with people. But on the other hand, a gay couple is bound to have a lot of gay friends, and these days that often means militant radicals for their cause.

So if I went, would I actually be able to witness, or would I end up in a big fight? Or keep my mouth shut and endure everything that was going on?? As for whether it would be condoning it, I am not sure about that either. They are going to get married with or without my approval. So if I say no, do they care? If I say yes, will they take that as me agreeing with them, especially if I have made it clear that I am a born again Christian who believes the Bible?

I don't know any gay people, which is kind of sad, in a way. Not that I approve, but that how will we reach the lost, if we don't know them?

Good OP, I've been thinking about what my answer would be since I read it, earlier today.
 
Angela53510

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Thinking about it, I did know some gay people. They all died of AIDS. As my daughter pointed out today, most gay people my age have already died off because of STD's. And they probably died without Christ!
 
maxwel

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A marriage is a legal contract.

So a gay wedding would be:
two people confirming a legal contract that binds them to a sinful relationship...
FOREVER.

How could I celebrate THAT?



I can befriend ANYBODY...
but when you're about to wreck your life,
don't expect me to celebrate that with you.

When my friends make long-term commitments to destroy themselves,
I don't celebrate...
I cry for them.
 
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AgeofKnowledge

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I would go on the condition that I be allowed ten minutes to speak to all in attendance using the PA system right before the sacrilege takes place. Unless that condition is met; however, then no I would not attend.
 
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AgeofKnowledge said:
I would go on the condition that I be allowed ten minutes to speak to all in attendance using the PA system right before the sacrilege takes place. Unless that condition is met; however, then no I would not attend.
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hehe, in other words you would end up not going :)
 
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