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To make one thing clear, I am not homosexual. However, I've become very annoyed with a lot of people who mercilessly shame and degrade them. I understand that there are many gay and lesbian people who are actively trying to destroy the foundations of Christianity. But there are also few who claim they have no say in who they love. Seeing as the concept of love is somewhat cloudy these days, I want to define IT before I attempt to define homosexuality. The perfect example of love is Christ's selfless sacrifice for us on the cross. Wanting to save us - the sinful, foul, dirty beings that we are - and inviting us into His family and His care. Love is more than just something you feel. It's when you are selfless enough to put others above yourself and treat them with a sincere serving heart.
I've thought a lot about whether people are born homosexual or not and have come to an unfinished conclusion.
It is that people are conceived in sin and that it is the law that condemns us. Whether we want to seek Christ and obey Him or follow our own wishes and desires - it is a choice we make with how we live our lives. I don't doubt that there are gay and lesbian couples who put their partner above themselves and love them dearly. However, this isn't the plan that God envisioned when he designed both man and woman. There are multiple occasions when the scriptures tell us that sleeping or being partners with people of the opposite genders is unnatural (in God's eyes) - indirectly in Genesis and clearly in Romans.
I see too many people treating the homosexual community like they're barely people. Others try to guilt trip or shame them by telling them that God hates them or they're going to hell. While the first is false and the second is frighteningly true, I think many Christians are making a mistake by calling out people on the sins they struggle with - when they should be telling them that everyone is filthy compared to Christ and that his blood can wash away all of that.
Please feel free to clearly comment what you think or feel below. Like, your experiences with the gay community or why you hate them so much - or if you're gay, your perspective is desired but not demanded. I hope people of different world views can feel free to comment on this.
I've thought a lot about whether people are born homosexual or not and have come to an unfinished conclusion.
It is that people are conceived in sin and that it is the law that condemns us. Whether we want to seek Christ and obey Him or follow our own wishes and desires - it is a choice we make with how we live our lives. I don't doubt that there are gay and lesbian couples who put their partner above themselves and love them dearly. However, this isn't the plan that God envisioned when he designed both man and woman. There are multiple occasions when the scriptures tell us that sleeping or being partners with people of the opposite genders is unnatural (in God's eyes) - indirectly in Genesis and clearly in Romans.
I see too many people treating the homosexual community like they're barely people. Others try to guilt trip or shame them by telling them that God hates them or they're going to hell. While the first is false and the second is frighteningly true, I think many Christians are making a mistake by calling out people on the sins they struggle with - when they should be telling them that everyone is filthy compared to Christ and that his blood can wash away all of that.
Please feel free to clearly comment what you think or feel below. Like, your experiences with the gay community or why you hate them so much - or if you're gay, your perspective is desired but not demanded. I hope people of different world views can feel free to comment on this.
