Quote From: holyunionLet's not forget that the Bible was used to deny women the right to vote, to support slavery and look what "good and decent Christians" did to our Native Americans in the name of Christianity.
Homosexuality, I believe, is a test made by God for all those "christians" on THE primary commandment and fundamental basis of ALL religions...to love one another as thyself. To say, I love everyone BUT....negates everything you just said. There is a pyamaid of hate and the bottom levels starts with the unacceptable and name calling and escalates to the violence and murder of innocent people. Seriously think about what you are saying when you say... I love everyone but don't talk about it. It's okay if I'm straight, and talk about my dating life, or children or husband but you can't say a word about your life. Would you want to go to work and live your life in silence? I think not.
I'm okay in the eyes of God, loved and accepted for who I am...a lesbian, newly "married" to a wonderful woman, active in MY church and my community.
"Let's not forget that the Bible was used to deny women the right to vote, to support slavery and look what "good and decent Christians" did to our Native Americans in the name of Christianity. "
Good point! And let us not forget how some Christians fought interrgration in our neighborhoods as well. To the younger people, believe it or not people could deny housing to someone based on their race, national origin, religion, age, etc. etc. Yes, there were some Christians out there using the Bible to promote and deny the right of people to live in whatever neighborhood they chose.
Looking back on recent history, it sounds disgraceful in all the ways the Bible was used against the human race to deny them basic human rights.
