What is your view on homosexuality?
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why must the bible be brought into EVERYTHING!!!!  i was reading the answers and was just waiting.  you know, the bible says so many things that are open for interpretation.  in the past, it's interpretations have been used to promote slavery, oppression, segregation, and many other horrible things.  don't beleive everything the bible suppossedly says.  it was written thousands of years ago you know.....\n\noh yeah, homosexuals are no different than anyone else.  they are people.  there are blacks, whites, asians, hispanics, etc.... there are also homosexuals, bi-sexuals, and heterosexuals....  just different people.  quit being so damn narrow-minded people.
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There's an important distinction that people like you don't grasp. Me and people like me don't dislike gay people. We think they are God's children just like anyone else. What we are against is homosexual acts. Just like we don't dislike adultorers, we just dislike the action they chose to go forward with. It's the old adage - love the sinner, hate the sin. I've known gay people, and I'm fine with them - some of them are extremely kind and generous. But what I am against is if the act out on their tendancy. We all have weaknesses, some are prone to alcoholism, but it doesn't mean that it's ok for them to drink alcohol. Some are prone to drugs, but....you get the picture. It may seem cruel to some to count homosexual acts as sins, but I didn't make the rules, I just trust that God knows what is right and what isn't.
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ok in relation to your stupid ADAM AND STEVE post in our gay section  read these QandA's\n\n\n\nThe condition of homosexuality:\nNowhere in Scripture is reference made to the condition of homosexuality, only to homosexual acts. \n\n"Aren't you trying to wriggle out of what the Bible clearly says about homosexuality?":\nWhat the Bible says about anything is selective, contradictory and liable to change in interpretation. People do not believe in " what the Bible says". People believe in traditions about what the Bible says. Judeo-Christian tradition certainly is homophobic but whether the words of Jesus are homophobic is another matter. The various Christian theological traditions are so different from one another that they cannot be identical with the words of Jesus. The believer must decide whether the words of Jesus are more important than Christian traditions. Arguing out of Christian traditions is circular. \n\nThe story of Sodom (Genesis 19):\nThe story about the destruction of Sodom is not about homosexuality. It is about the sin of breaching sacred hospitality. \n\nThe Old Testament prohibitions:\nThe Old Testament prohibitions against homosexuality in the Books of Leviticus (chapter 18, v.22; chapter 20 v.13) and Deuteronomy are essentially provisions of the Jewish Law. Those Christians who base their disapproval of homosexuality on them must be prepared to state whether or not they are prepared to keep the other provisions of the Jewish Law. \n\nRuth and Naomi, David and Jonathan, Jesus and the "Beloved Disciple":\nThese friendships, as described in Scripture, are not gay relationships. The first two friendships are about the righteousness of choosing those who are elected by God, namely, the Hebrew nation in the case of Ruth, and David in the case of Jonathan. The friendship between Jesus and the "Beloved Disciple" is a symbol of true faith and discipleship. \n\nThe Centurion's Servant:\nThis is one story in which a gay relationship may be mentioned. This is because the word used in Greek in the account given by Luke can mean "boyfriend"', we know that centurions and their personal servants often had sexual relations and it is stated that the centurion was very fond of the servant. If this story does mention a gay relationship, then it confirms that Jesus was less interested in what people did rather than in their faith and love. \n\nPaul's condemnations of Decadence of the Pagan World in his Letter to the Romans, (chapter 1 v. 26-27):\nThis is the one passage in Scripture that mentions lesbianism. The passage condemns the pagan world for failing to observe the will of God as revealed in creation. It depends, however, on whether you accept Paul's argument that this is what the pagans are doing in the behaviour he describes. If you do not, it adds nothing to Paul's remarks on homosexual behaviour. \n\nPaul's other condemnations of Homosexuality (1 Corinthians 6 v 9):\nNo-one is sure what the words used in these passages refer to. They could refer to some types of homosexual behavior but it is not certain.
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no offence buddy. i know we live in a society where we accept that. but truthfully, deep down we all know it's not right.\n\ndon't be gay, it's evil. (no offense)
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Actually, it says nothing about homosexuality, but it does have some vague passages that people interpret to mean homosexuality.\n\nIt's only okay to do it if you are a priest, preacher or church leader. If not, most god speakers forbid it.\n\nBut, who cares what they think?
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You will hear from a wide range of Christians on this topic:\n* Those who believe it’s wrong, tell you to stop immediately, don’t understand you, and don’t care to empathize.\n* Those who believe it’s wrong, advise you to stop, yet still patiently empathize with you as an individual and will stick by you. \n* Those who believe it’s okay and will bond with you because of it. \n* Those who believe it’s okay but won’t really care to work through it with you as an individual, since it’s a political issue for them. \n\nI can’t advise you on how to work through your feelings because I don’t know what experiences and events have led you to draw your conclusions.\n\nStill, I fully expect you to get lots of Bible commentary on the topic (Leviticus, Romans 1, and 1 Corinthians I think), so I won’t reinvent the wheel but will offer some other things to think about.\n\nWhat do you think it means to be gay?\n\nAre you considering it to be your personal identity now (“I’m gay,” as you said) or do you perceive it as simply a deeply rooted desire for homosexual relationships (“I have the desire to practice gay behavior”)?\n\nHow you define your feelings really determines what you’ll be willing to do to resolve them. \n\nOnce you define “gay” as your personal identity, anything insinuating the behavior might be wrong will feel like a repudiation of you as a person, not just a disagreement with the behavior… and you’ll feel the urge to avoid anyone or anything that views homosexuality as wrong because it feels like rejection of YOU. \n\nMy other advice is that the issue must be dealt with, not ignored. Suppressing the behavior without dealing with your feelings will simply result in a relapse later. \n\nYou need to find wise people in real life whom you trust (pastors, counselors, etc.) who you know will not reject you or simply try to force you into a box, but are committed to hearing you out and helping you work through things.\n\nYou also need to not be ashamed that you’re having the feelings, and find friends who you know will be faithful to you as a person and who you can share your inner thoughts and pain without fear of rejection. Whatever their opinions of how you should deal with your homosexual feelings, you should feel able to be open and yourself in front of them. \n\nIf you try to hide things or go it alone, you will be miserable and not much will be resolved. You need your brothers and sisters in Christ to work through this.\n\nJust as a side thing (and I'm not sure why I'm bringing it up, except it just came to mind), there was an excellent Christian writer named Henri Nouwen who grappled with pain and sacrifice and loneliness in his writings, who was discovered after his death to have been dealing with homosexual feelings throughout his life. He was not a practicing homosexual, and that struggle only fueled his desire to find God. \n\nPerhaps some of his writings would resonate with you. Like with Henri, God's primary desire is that you want him more than anything else, and that you seek him with your whole heart. The transformation that occurs within us as we really search for God sometimes resolves other issues in our lives, or at least helps us get through them.
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I agree with you!\nOkay I'm gay but that's not important now, I think your attitude is the one that every single straight should have!\nBut I don't see homosexuality as a problem, is just another preference! I like chocolate, she doesn't... I like cats, he doesn't... I like men, he doesn't!\nThat's all ;)
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We are not born with a sexual orientation,it is a learned behavior.Although I am sure homosexuals claim they can not help it,and "I was born this way" that is simply a superficial answer designed to avoid dealing with the actual root cause of their choice.I am also certain there may be a variety of reasons from plain old lust,to traumatic experiences with forced homosexual occurrence,self esteem,whatever.The point is that homosexuality is against creationism and those that adhere to God's law or position on the matter.In addition it goes against theories of evolution ,because you can not have evolution, without,procreation.My point being even apart from religious convictions,homosexuality is obviously abnormal behavior and violates creationism and evolution on the same point,inability to procreate or continue the species,whether created by God or evolved from single cell protozoan.(I personally think that evolution is the biggest bunch of nonsense ever purported by man on himself)It appears to be more evidence of mans ability to use his freedom of choice to satisfy whatever whim he or she has,and the general populations moral conviction to support that choice ,even when it is antithetical to our very existence,soley based on growing trend to manifest life as a free for all party,ever extending the boundaries in order to accommodate moral and sociological devaluation.This is the reason man is God's greatest creation and his ugliest,and in the end the most intelligent species on the planet will destroy itself.It is not a liberals movement as conservative judges of the highest courts in history as well as the liberals in all major governments have upheld mans right to defy both his creator and for those that believe the evolutionary theory.In fact it a great argument against evolution because if we are mimicking in our societies the behaviorism's of man since his evolutionary conversion,we never would have made it this far.Deprivation,debauchery,and greed would have brought our species to extinction long ago.Irregardless of your beliefs system homosexuality is wrong as it contributes only to the termination of our species.
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hi, i'm a muslim but i've read the bible, and i think u've pretty much answered your own question. but if the question behind that question is about how as someone who tries to be a good member of society should treat a homosexual, then that is an ethical question which requires deep reflections. the way i see it, is that although homosexuality is an unquestionable sin in the bible, and in my own religion too, but we still have the ethical responsibility to treat all homosexual as an equal and worthy of our respect. if their behavior seems unacceptable to you, that doesn't mean you can be uncivil and cruel to them. it is your responsibility to be a role model as someone who considers him/herself to be religious, which is to show compassion and kindness even to those whose actions and decisions are not in accordance to your values. i hope this helps.
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homosexuality is a sin against your Creator, He loves you but hates what you are doing. and yes when we go against how we were made, it is the decay of moral values.\ni  am waiting for the arrows now.
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sorry mean people are mean to you. happy for you that you are in love that is wonderful. \ni don't know why some people think homosexuality is wrong, stumps me entirely. i suppose they need to hate other people to feel better about themselves. too bad they don't know that love is supreme.
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God says the homosexual is worthy of death, so if you agree with God, the answer is yes.\n\nIf you don't care anything about God or right and wrong, do whatever you want to.\n\nJohnny
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Homosexuality is a sin.  Just like telling a lie, stealing, murder, etc...  Therefore just because a person is homosexual doesn't necessarily buy them a "one-way ticket to hell".  If that were the case, ALL of us would be going straight to hell.  Ever thought of it that way?  Do not judge another person, because THAT is a sin as well.  I do not condone homosexuality, I think it is wrong, but I will not DARE sit here and say yes to your question!  Think about my answer, all fellow Christians, and ask yourself "Do I judge others?".  "Am I not a sinner as well?".  "Will I go to hell?".  And "WILLIE" up above me is wrong.  If you cram a bunch of mice in a box, all males, they WILL revert to homosexuality.
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So, according to the other Christians' answers, it is ok for married people to enjoy sex, sex isn't only for procreation, but sex is created for two people who love each other, but sex ouside of gay marriage is wrong? If the only argument against homosexuality is "the Bible says so." The Bible says a lot of things, do you accept them all equally?  Paul also says women shouldn't wear their hair braided or wear jewelry, do you abide by that? If not, then does that mean you are judging some things as applicable and other things not? What is the basis of that?\nTHINK PEOPLE!
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I think its been established that homosexuality is not a choice.  If it was, you wouldn't have gay guys committing suicide because they can't reconcile their religious beliefs with their sexual orientation.
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As a straight female, I have no shame in admitting I think two men kissing is absolutely sexy.  So sexy.  I love it.  I love gay porn.  Man on man is my bag.  Entirely.\n\nBut I understand that it isn't everyone's.  If homosexual acts gross you out, you shouldn't be forced to watch them and I don't think it makes you a bigot.  There are heterosexual acts that gross me the hell out and it certainly doesn't make me a heterosexual bigot.  I also feel queasy watching lesbians, but I have no prejudices against them.\n\nThat's the difference between just not being comfortable with watching gay sex scenes and being a bigot:  If you vote to restrict homosexual rights and discriminate against them, you're a bigot whether you can stomach watching homosexuals loving on each other or not.  You're not a bigot, just a guy who knows what he does and doesn't like.  No worries.
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Its perfectly OK. C'mon people we are living in the 21st century now.\n\nAnd for all those, who use Bible as a weapon against homosexual desires, I'd like to tell you that its not Jesus himself that wrote it. How can you gaurantee that whosoever wrote it, did not misinterpret Jesus. \n\nIts only the "personal interpretations" of the homophobics that make it against it. Even rayburnlarry above has cited a "version" of Bible, while going against same sex love.\n\nJesus, the messiah always promoted love, understanding and accepting those who might be different from us.\n\nNothing makes God, the Jesus more happier than seeing Love rather than hatred and selfishness.