Topic : 06/06 "I'm Gay, OK?"

This is a letter written to Dr. Laura........ 

Dear Dr. Laura,

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate. I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to best follow them.

a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev. 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev. 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

e) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination (Lev. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?

g) Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?

i) I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them (Lev. 24:10-16)? Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws (Lev. 20:14)?

I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Author: Unknown 

Makes you think, doesn't it? 

THE HETEROSEXUAL QUESTIONNAIRE

1. What do you think caused your heterosexuality?

2. When and how did you decide that you were a heterosexual?

3. Is it possible that your heterosexuality is just a phase you may grow out of?

4. Is it possible that your heterosexuality stems from a neurotic fear of others of the same sex?

5. If you have never slept with a person of the same sex, is it possible that all you need is a good gay lover?

6. Do your parents know that you are straight? Do your friends and/or roommates know? How did they react?

7. Why do you insist on flaunting your heterosexuality? Can't you just be who you are and keep it quiet?

8. Why do heterosexuals place so much emphasis on sex?

9. Why do heterosexuals feel compelled to seduce others into their lifestyle?

10. A disproportionate majority of child molesters are heterosexual. Do you consider it safe to expose children to heterosexual teachers?

11. Just what do men and women do in bed together? How can they truly know how to please each other, being so anatomically different?

12. With all the societal support marriage receives, the divorce rate is spiraling. Why are there so few stable relationships among heterosexuals?

13. Statistics show that lesbians have the lowest incidence of sexually transmitted diseases. Is it really safe for a woman to maintain a heterosexual lifestyle and run the risk of disease and pregnancy?

14. How can you become a whole person if you limit yourself to compulsive, exclusive heterosexuality?

15. Considering the menace of overpopulation, how could the human race survive if everyone were heterosexual?

16. Could you trust a heterosexual therapist to be objective? Don't you feel that s/he might be inclined to influence you in the direction of his/her leanings?

It is interesting that most debates have to include religion. When someone wishes to condemn a thought, a view or an opinnion it is so much easier to filter their own personal hate or dislike by hiding behind the bible.  There has been more debate on which transcript of the bible is correct than on the actual topic. Posts that contain views such as "God does not allow men to wear womens clothes, and women cannot wear mens", or "right-wing bible thumping", 'New Orleans was flooded because they are all sinners"?!. How do these comments justify the topic ? 

If a 'holy being' does exist, I'm sure that he/she/they would be more concerned about the wars that are raging around the world, and perhaps 'protecting' innocent children that are being killed, and not waste time tut-tutting gays. 

My 'religion' consists of the unconditional love that I have for my family and they for me, this is what gives me the inner strength and ability  to be a happy, caring and a compassionate person. 

My first post was answered with not a reasonable argument but "you will not enter the pearly gates",!  your wrong because my 'pearly gates' open every day when my child gives me a hug and a smile............ 

I actually don't think about gay people at all, because that is just what they are people!  

It is not enough that they are treated like lepers, and constantly fighting for their dignity and place in society.  Ignorance is a dangerous weapon. 

Hopefully commonsense will prevail, and people will be able to respect others for who they are and not what. 

I am a heterosexual female happily married.  And once again to those who 'preach' try that 'love thy neighbour' without the buts and ifs. 

I'm so glad that Justin was on the show today to spread the good word that you can be Gay and Christian. You don't have to hate yourself anymore, or try to change yourself into something the Lord never intended you to be. There was a period of time not too long ago when slave owners quoted the bible and used it as justification for owning slaves. Thankfully people understood that you have to look at the context in which something is written. Not everything can be taken at face value. It is easy to. But easy and correct are not the same thing. Being gay is not a choice. Who in their right mind would ever choose such a lifestyle? It's not a sickness. It's not a product of childhood trauma. It is the way God intended you to be. He made you the way you are and he loves you dearly.  

You can reconcile your faith and sexuality. Visit Gaychristian.net for more information.  

 I think the document needs to be given out to homophobic people and see what they have to say.  I am not gay but do have several gay friends.  Some of which are still scared to come out to be seen less then human by ignorant closed-minded people.  People are crazy, if I don’t look and act a certain way, well I MUST be ostracized!!!   Something must be wrong with me and they must try and fix me.  I would hope the questionnaire would make people think again when they question anyone about there believes or lifestyles.  I take my heterosexuality for granted, I don’t think about how or why I am the way I am, I just am.  I am sure gay people feel the same way, they don’t’ think about it they just are and couldn’t answer these questions any better then I can now.