What do you think of gays practicing religion(Christianty, Islam, Judism)?
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Faith and spirituality should have nothing to do with gender, race, ethnicity, age or sexual orientation.  Those are social issues and should have no bearing on the spiritual world so anyone should be able to have faith and practice the religion of their choice without the politics of religion getting involved.
966147
No, Gays should be executed for being who they are no matter who thinks it's a sin.  The real shame is that there are plenty of Christians here who would love to re-institute the same kinds of laws here in the USA.
556105
Sounds like you'er baiting, trolling and generally trying to be an intolerant a55h0le, but just for perspective, I have found that men of all religions (NOT ALL MEN) enjoy the forbidden fruits, whether tobacco, alcohol, gambling, illicit sex (both hetero and homo), etc. \n\nThat goes for Xtians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Catholics, etc.
643125
You obviously never heard the stories of Jesus accepting sinners, lepers and pagans when Jews of his time shunned and out casted these people.  Do you bash Christianity because it teaches that being gay is wrong or are you just not knowledgeable about Christianity?  It sounds like you're bashing Christians.
418617
I don't think there's an increase in the number of people practicing these religions, per se.  I think it's just more widely talked about these days than in the past.  It's kind of like saying there are more gay people now than in the past.  That's not true, either, it's just that more people aren't afraid to admit their gay as they were in the past.
39989
As the gay-hating (for lack of a better word) in Christianity and most modern organized religion stemmed from base hatred of gay supporting cultures (as in Rome, where homosexuality in men was considered more 'manly'), such things were probably used to discourage people in an ancestor-based society. \n\nIt has been proved wrong, however. I know many gays with children. They adopt or have children by other means.
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Joanna,\nYou ask a genuinely thoughtful and, I think, respectful question.  You deserve a likewise, respectful answer.  I don't know your age, so I can't determine how much experience you may have talking about or hearing different views on the subject of   people's sexual orientation.  I've had many years of listening to the rantings of religious conservatives (granted, usually through the media) who have at various times claimed that: gays deserved AIDS as it is God's punishment for immoral behavior; gays and lesbians should not be allowed to teach school, providing a negative role model for kids; homosexuality is sinfully perverted, no different than pedophilia, or any number of other criminal behaviors; public signs of affection between same sex partners is somehow more disgusting and socially aberrant than straight PDA's; etc, etc, etc, etc, ad nauseum.\n\nIf gay people and those who know, love and support them and their right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness have a hard time having a "talk" with religious conservatives (Christian or otherwise) it may be because there often seems to be a condescending, 'holier than thou' attitude to these discussions.  We're told that "I love homosexuals, but hate their lifestyle", or "God made us all equal, but we must overcome our urges to sin"!  Ugh, it's depressing, frustrating and frankly insulting coming from someone who isn't gay and hasn't lived through the threats, intimidation and sometimes physical violence perpetrated on gay people.\n\nWe sometimes feel like the 'last acceptable minority' to single out to disparage and scapegoat.  Sorry, Joanna, but you asked the question, and I want you to know the answer from my perspective.  I'm a spiritual person, who believes deeply in my connection to God, the divine, and it's awfully offensive to have to hear people with no greater moral compass than I, and often I think, much less, offer pronouncements on my soul's fate.\n\nThat you've "never heard anyone say 'I HATE gays'...", doesn't sound very convincing to me, I'm afraid.  It does speak volumes about 'how' we hear what we hear, and what we 'want' to hear at times.  Trust me, it's being said, in many ways subtle, sometimes with sweet, sweet kind tones.....but make no mistake about it, the intention IS there.\n\nI wish we could have had this discussion in person; I certainly don't mean to offend you, and I hope I don't come across that way, but I do emphatically want to stress that when you, or anyone talks to a gay person about their life, lifestyle, etc. you are treading on something so fundamental, so private, and so much about who they are as a person, that you can't help but stir their deepest feelings.
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I don't think all of them do this; maybe it's only a relative handful.  But there are some who do.  \n\nThere are even some "Christian" churches that openly accept both homosexuals and homsexuality (my church, the Catholic Church, accepts the former as people but not the latter as a behavior).\n\nOne way "gays" attempt to justify their actions with religious groups is to portray themselves as a discriminated-against minority, similar to black people.  But being "gay" involves behavior, not skin color.  Not to mention, "gays" have never been denied their freedom or their right to vote or their right to use integrated facilities along with straight people.  \n\nAnother way they attempt to justify their behavior with religious groups is to bring up Jesus' "may he who is without sin cast the first stone" from the Gospel of John.\n\nIn doing so, however, they are admitting (though they won't say they are) that what they do is sinful.  \n\nThey also forget that Jesus never said those words for the purpose of excusing and enabling a sinful lifestyle.  After all, He did finish off by telling the adulterous woman to "go, and sin no more."  The gays usually forget that part.
211606
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.
497607
I think yes, but not because they are innately immune, but rather, because they have motivation to investigate their religion more deeply if their background is one of the anti-gay religions.  If you are told that your nature is evil, you have reason to investigate whether or not that claim is true, whereas straights don't have as much motivation.  \n\nEven though there are plenty of promiscuous religious straights, there is not the same level of condemnation of that as there is of being gay.  There is a religious double standard that says heterosexual promiscuity is simply a series of failures, whereas homosexual "sins" are a lifestyle of rebellion.  ...makes no sense.
760513
Usually I prefer not to make generalities, but this question sort of requires one.  I prefer to consider *people* on a case by case basis.\n\nI think Christianity, in and of itself, is a nice way of living a life, no better nor worse than most other paths.\n\nI admit I wish that more Christians were actually "Christ-like" in that they could be more peaceful and less judgmental.\n\nAnd I have problems with bigotry against homosexuals being mandated by a faith.\n\nI also wish some Christians could admit that they believe what they do based on *faith* and not insist it is *fact*.  \n\nHowever, by and large, it's okay with me.  Not that my approval matters!  : )\n\nThanks for asking -- think that's the first time I ever saw it asked.
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To the one who thinks he's the Bible and God expert. Being gay IS NOT a sin. Doing "gross" things with people of the same sex IS a sin. People are born being gay, so they can't do anything about it. Nobody can force you to like someone.
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I think political correctness must have a limit. If you are gay and Christian, then you must admit that engaging in such acts are sins.\n\nThere is no middle ground, no 'practising gay' should say Christianity allows homosexual acts.\n\nBeing gay is your right, but Christianity (The Bible) has a right of it's own to condemn such acts, as contrary to their teachings and that of God's.
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They believe they are doing acts of freedom and passion. But morally, they are doing something that is wrong. I am not against a homosexual person; I am, however, against their acts of immorality.\n\nAs in the Bible, love the sinner but hate the sin. I can love the person but hate what they do in their life.
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Anil - or is it Anal? Anyway, I didn't even understand your answer! Man, you need to go to school, dude! At least for a little while, to learn some punctuation and sentence formation!\n\nWe all know people who, even in grade school, were a little 'light in the loafers'. For the most part, these people were born that way. Look, who would CHOOSE a life of confusion, retaliation, persecution, alienation and brutality? Nobody, that's who. I do believe that there is a certain percentage of gay people who revel in the attention. I also believe that a certain amount of people were made gay BY GOD so that so called Christians could learn more about tolerance. It is real easy to differentiate between true Christians and devil worshippers - true Christians are accepting of all of God's gentle-natured creatures, gay or otherwise.
700094
A very good question and I totally agree with your comments. I was raised as a christian and I have always tried to live a life that helps others when required but my experience over the years (I am in my early 60s) is that those who push their 'gods' are generally those who don't want to help when help is needed and are quick to criticise you when you think or do things they do not agree with. I believe in taking people as they are and do not judge them by their race, religion, or sexuality.\n\nDue to my bad experiences with those who consider themselves religious I no longer believe in it and don't follow any faith other than my own belief in treating others as I would like them to treat me. I particularly found the religious types negative towards me when I came out as being gay some years ago - many of whom had been friends for many years when they didn't know my sexuality. I found it quite amazing. However, I soon found out who were my true friends and those I thought were friends.
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I personally think the too don't mix well....\n\nI dont think there is anything wrong with being gay, but there isnt much room for homosexuality in religion. Technically, being gay is a sin, but we are all sinners....