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Replies to '06/06 "I'm Gay, OK?"'
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October 21, 2005, 6:18 pm PDT
 Quote From: onthefarm I am saying that I have a responsibility to decide what is right or wrong for ME, and I have made a decision about homosexuality. Obviously, your decision is different than mine, but making that decision is your responsibility. Arguing about what the bible says will not be how either of us reach the truth--for me, it will be studying the bible and communicating with God through prayer because I am a Christian. If you, too, are a Christian you will have to search for yourself as well. If you are not a Christian, it doesn't matter to you what the bible says, so an argument about what the bible says is useless in that case as well. I have found the answer for ME on the issue of homosexuality (though I am still searching for answers about other things)...you must find the answer for YOU. And as we search for our own answers for the issues of our own lives, we must do our utmost understand that each of us has our own searches, struggles, and faults --and because of that understanding allow others to find their own way without casting stones. It isn't my business what you and God (if you include him in your decisions) decide is right for your life. My business is following what I believe the laws for MY life are! No amount of arguing about what the bible says will find the answers for anyone. That being that there are two different ways to interpret Scripture on this issue. One group believes homosexuality to be - in and of itself a sin. And the other group does not. Both base their opinions on Scripture.
Therefore (and this IS important) - because the matter is a personal matter between ones self and God and BECAUSE there are two different ways to interpret the matter (just like the great matters that have divided the church before this issue). Both sides should be given equal time and courtesy to be heard and then LEAVE IT UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL TO DECIDE WHERE GOD IS LEADING THEM.
What does this mean? That well meaning, but very, very harmful Christians who are quick to condemn gays should stop it immediately. Present each side with love and courtesy and then step aside. Let the Holy Spirit do his job! That being to "lead us" and "guide us" onto "all truth".
I think the wise words of the Pharisee Gamaliel are appropriate here. That being when Peter and the other Apostles were brought before the Sanhedrin and the crowd started to chant for them to be stoned. Gamaliel stayed their hand and cautioned them saying "Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them; you will only find yourselves fighting against God." (Acts 5:38-39)
Amen! Let the Rainbow Revival continue forth! Great things are happening in the Church folks! Great things indeed! It's a shame you can't see what an awakening has (and is!) transpiring throughout the gay community! "If God be for (us), who can be against (us)?" Amen. |
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