Religion and homosexual

I believe in GOD and I believe the Bible is HIS word. When it comes to homosexuality I believe it's a sin but I also believe that none of us is without sin and that homosexuality is not a greater sin than say, adultery or lieing. I feel for anyone who does not know GOD on a personal level. I have friends that are gay and I also believe that ppl can change their orientation if they want to. I know ppl that have. Not to say it's easy. I also know a woman who is gay and spends more time with GOD than I do. Basicly I can sum it up by saying that the Bible says homosexuality is an abomination to GOD, but I am not GOD. HE does not hate anyone and HE calls me to be like HIM.

If you are christian and you read the bible then I think your answer is in the bible. It is wrong for people to be gay. It says right there in Genisis that homosexuality is wrong and it is a law that God has laid down his law. Does this answer you question.

No, I don't believe you can truly think its okay for someone to be homosexual, and truly believe and understand God's character. God hates it and he clearly states it in the Bible several times how much he hates it. Biggest thing for me is that homosexuality is just one (1) of the many sins that God truly hates. Sin is Sin. Any one of us can do our own things, our own sins, with the same outcome of losing the privelege of being with God. It's only by Jesus's blood that any of us are forgiven. Thing about homosexuality and sin in general, if we get to a point that we feel its not wrong and don't come to God about it or continue trying to do what's right, we take a chance of being consumed by our sinful desires and ways of life that there is no coming back to truly honor God. The Word says....there's a point God turns us over to a reprobate mind. Reprobate meaning: rejected by God and beyond hope of salvation, a depraved, unprincipled, or wicked person. If we get to that state, because our sin has become more important in life we're headed for hell. So, to me, I'd love the person enough to express the act of homosexuality is wrong in God's eyes and the importance of recognizing that and going to Jesus for help with the issue. (Love the sinner, not the sin)

One is a belief and the other is acceptance I think. You are being non-judgemental and that is a good quality to have. OK topic. Take care Carlyshort.

I would really want somebody to show me where in the whole Holly Bible, Jesus or other biblic character says that it is wrong for people to be gay. I don't want interpretations from I-don't-know-what priest or bishop. Then again many gays go down to the altar pretending to be str8 just to please their family. Although they know they`ll live in misery (from a sentimental point of view) and maybe have secret relationships with men, they do it. If people were more open minded many men wouldn't be so unhappy. I know it's their choice! But when it comes to society: If you're gay is it better to find self acceptance or "universal" acceptance ?

Yes i think you can, i personally think it depends how much you live your life by the bible, yes it does state there that homosexuality is wrong, but i think that believing in God is also believing in his creations. I believe in God but not all of the teachings in the bible, there is a very good episode of 'the west wing' which talks of this but i cant remember which. i will try to post it when i find it.

I think God loves all. I believe in what is called "universal redemption" which is to say we're all just learning a collective lesson and the 'end' result will be the best possible 'end' result, else the deity isn't the deity! Jesus gave us one rule - love. How much more clear can that be? I believe God will straighten out all things, not man.. and that we're all 'sinners' all imperfect, all flawed.. not my job or business to worry about how someone else may be flawed, just me. My job as a christian, is to love. Period. - I don't however, think that a person who wants to see the description of marriage remain the traditional, with other sorts of full legal unions for others, should be labeled as a gay person hater...

of course you can believe in both! you can believe in anything you want...mickey mouse could be your god if this is what you choose! I personally think there is NOTHING wrong with homosexuals & think they are just as normal as you and I...I think they should have the right to marry too! Everyone has their own views...and their own thoughts on god...I think god loves everyone no matter who they are or who they love. I dont go to church...I dont think you have to, to love god or speak to him. However I dont believe in everything the churches preach. I follow my own path :)

I'll just tell you how I feel about the subject. I am a Christian, and I believe in God, Jesus, and The Bible. However, I also believe that homosexuals should have the right, under our government, to get married and receive all the benefits thereof. People have asked me how I can call myself and Christian, yet still support gay marriage and I simply have to explain to them this way: My marriage is a marriage under God. No one can change that fact. However, if the government is set on saying that marriage is a holy thing between a man and a woman, then they are essentially saying that marriage was created by God and is under God. Correct? Well, how come athiests, agnostics, and others who don't believe in God are allowed to get married then? If they don't believe in God, then their marriage is not "under God." If an atheist can get married and it not be a marriage "under God", then why can't a homosexual get married? God will be their judge, not I. I am not on this earth to tell others what they can and cannot do. I am here to love others. Do not judge, lest ye be judged.

In the Holy Bible, consenting to the evil works of people is sharing with them. If in the Holy Bible, the thing done is not ok and you say it's ok, in effect you do not believe God and the Holy Bible. God commands us not to participate in the evil works of others. The topic is very controversial to those who want to justify themselves. But God has spoken and that will never change. No amount of justification can change the Word of God. Obey or not obey - it's up to us to decide. I have started a discussion with the topic entitled What the Bible says on Gays and I was bombarded. Anybody who wants to read or participate may go to my Profile and open such topic.

Homosexuality is a natural attraction to members of one's own gender, whether they act upon it or not. God made gay people gay. It's as normal to them as being lefthanded is to a leftie. The 7 "clobber verses" in the bible that supposedly relate to homosexuality are misinterpreted. You can believe both. If you believe in God, look into your heart and use your common sense, and you'll find the truth.

I think that your belief is awesome. I'm tottaly for homosexuals and their rights, but I don't belive in God. It's just the really, super conservative religeous people I don't like. :/

Sure you can, unless you're a fundamentalist.