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

I can say with absolute authority that if God exists, then he is Spirit. What kind of sexuality does Spirit have? 

Hey guys, 

How many of you in high school were picked on about something (sometimes really stupid), now just magnify that by 1,000 and you might get some perspective.  The majority gays my dad, mom and I have spoke with are in pain that has been inflicted by close family members, pastors, self-righteous, peers, co-workers, etc.  C'mon, people, the bottom line is stop the hurting!  Jesus said "LOVE" and in all these posts from "Christians" quoting Scripture, it does NOT come across as love.  One of the EASIEST commandments is "love your neighbor as yourself", but so many don't have a grip on the meaning of "love"!  How is someone's orientation really affecting your life personally????  Let God "deal", as so many put it, with them and everyone else just love your neighbor instead of judging them by what YOU think is right or wrong, k? 

April, don't be depressed =(  I firmly believe that only person who can open narrow-minded people's eyes is God and that day is coming!  I firmly believe that!  God is bringing this issue to a head, and everyone who thinks they know what is God's heart, prepare to repent =)  I remember when I first started supporting my daughter and the many people I tried to talk to and share my views with, it became frustrating to me, and I would get angry.  I have learned that all I can do is pray that God reveals his Grace for the gay community and to enlighten the "followers" of Him.  Just turn it to prayer, April =)  Things will get accomplished alot quicker that way! 

Love you!  Your friend in PA! 

Kelly 

I was raised in a family that was always very involved in their faith.  I attended Catholic school for 9 years of my life.  I've received all the sacraments available to me up to this point.  I've existed in world surrounded by loved ones who's belief in God and Jesus Christ is not only expressed as faith, but as a component of who they are as people. 

I was curious to see what reflections people might have on Dr. Phil's recent show, so I decided to check out this board today.  Five pages into reading the messages, I was sickened and saddened by what our society has become. 

I have a personal belief about my faith.  It is that I am not perfect.  But I will do my best everyday to live my life in a manner that would please God.  And, in my eyes,  extending kindness and compassion to my fellow man is God's number one request of me in my life.   

With that I must say, "how dare you" to some of the Christians on this board.  How dare you berate the homosexuals and loved ones of homosexuals as being mentally ill, or bound to burn in hell for the choices they've made in their life.  For starters, what business is it of yours?  If you're uncomfortable with homosexuality than fine.  DON'T become a homosexual.  But I have no doubt in my heart that if Jesus Christ were to show up today he would be exceptionally disgusted with the judgemental, condescending, holier than thou attitudes of some that I've seen on this message board.  Who are you to judge?  Who are you to speak for God?  You are a mere human with, I'm certain, no shortage of imperfections and sin in your own life.  What is it?  Your preacher told you how you should feel about homosexuals? He cited the biblical references are you just followed along? You should know, as Christians, that the only one you should follow is God himself.  Maybe your God is different than mine, but I was raised to believe that he is a kind and loving Father. 

How disappointing we have all become as his children.  Am I a homosexual?  No.  But the humanity of my heart...that I was given by my Father in Heaven, bleeds for these poor souls that just want to be happy.  That just want to be afforded the right to love another person.  How, in God's name, can you deny someone the right to love somebody? 

I believe that the God whom has been a part of my life ALL of my life embraces anyone who tries, daily, to embrace, love, cherish and support their fellow man.  Jesus himself said, "Love one another, as I have loved you."  He never said, "Love everyone EXCEPT X,Y and Z." 

These attacks on the spirit of society have to stop.  So many people profess to only wanting to do the work of God.  If that's the case, why is there so much hatred and conflict in the world?  In my opinion, a true follow of God and his holier world walks through this world armed with LOVE for all our brothers and sisters.  And what I read in this message board was NOT love. 

But it looks so nasty.  Why should I have to look at nasty stuff? 

Seriously, if two people are walking down the street holding hands it doesn't bother me.  It's the ones that dress like demons and parade around that make me sick.  They don't want acceptance they want to be outrageous and offensive.  And the rest of you have to suffer all the more because of them.  Of course, the suffering you do here will not compare to the suffering of judgment later.  And it not a judgment when you simply state a fact.