So do you feel nothing at all about being a homophobic Christian, just on automatic pilot?

Question

Just wondering how you live with yourselves and the institutionalised Christian homophobia without having bad dreams about the lives you hope to destroy and defame and for what reason?...what does it achieve?..beats me! .


(Wikipedia)
The word homophobia means fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals. It can also mean hatred of and disparagement of homosexual people, their lifestyles, their sexual behaviors, or cultures, and is generally used to assert bigotry.[1] Opposition to same-sex activism on religious, moral, or political grounds may also be pejoratively referred to as homophobia

Answer 1

Some people are just bigots plain and simple. They have hate in their hearts and that's all they really know. They would be locked up somewhere if they didn't have that cloak of Christianity to hide behind. But just because somebody can quote the Bible does not make them good people. It's much easier to recite than to make it way of life.

Answer 2

You have a misunderstanding of Christianity. We are not homophobic (well, maybe some are). We love homosexual people. We just can't approve of the act because God tells us that it is wrong. We feel the same way about murderers, liars, gossips, adulterers, speeders, alcoholics, bigots, racists, people with short tempers, quick tongues, lustful minds, etc. In other words, everybody!!!

We treat homosexual acts the same way we treat the same things we do that go against God (and we all do them)... we are disgusted by it and beg for God's forgiveness. I don't hate myself for the fact that I am a sinner. I don't hate my wife. So why do you assume that I would hate a homosexual? They are a sinner just like me - whether they are homosexual or not!

With that said, every time I do something that goes against God, I hate the act I did (even if I don't think it was a big deal - God does). It doesn't matter what I think about it. God hates when I speed (breaking the law). i don't think it's that big of a deal. But since God does, I HAVE to take it seriously and try not to speed. What you are suggesting is that as Christians we should HATE speeding but for some reason embrace homosexuality. Sorry, for the true Christian that is trying to glorify God, they are the same... both sinful and wrong.

I hope you are blessed beyond reason!

Answer 3

The scriptures set forth the moral standards of our Creator, which often run counter to modern-day mores. Homosexual acts, heterosexual sex between unmarried persons, and bestiality are all condemned in the Bible.

The Scriptures offer no apologies, no concessions, no ambiguity; homosexual practices, adultery, fornication, are all repulsive in God’s sight. Accordingly, true Christians do not water down the Bible’s position on “disgraceful sexual appetites” merely to become more popular or more acceptable to modern culture. Nor do they agree with any movement dedicated to the promotion of homosexuality as a normal life-style.

The Bible admonishes: “O you lovers of Jehovah, hate what is bad.” (Psalm 97:10) So, Christians are expected to hate every practice that violates Jehovah’s laws.

Answer 4

Christains( true Christians) dont hate gay, they hate the sin of homosexuality. Those that hate gays are disregarding the Bible and using it as a scape goat for thier own personal agenda.
Hate the sin of homosexuality not the homosexual, pray and help the homosexual.
But I do have to say this, if you do not want Christians discriminating against you( even though they shoulnt), dont discriminate agains us. Everyone see Christians as the people that hate everyone, even though true Christians love all people, yet you hate or discriminate agains Christians.
God Bless

Answer 5

Just because someone doesn't agree with the homosexual lifestyle, does not mean they are homophobic. Also, just because Christianity does not agree with homosexual acts does not mean we're homophobic. It also doesn't mean that Christians do not care about homosexuals.

It is one of the challenges of Christians to look beyond the actions of an individual and see the light of God within them when they choose to act against God and love them regardless.

We are not set upon this earth to judge one another, but to love one another. If a person chooses to act against God, be it by homosexual acts, or perhaps they have stolen something, lied or gossipped (sp?), it is not for us to judge that person, but we are obligated to at least guide that person to understand that there is a better life waiting for them.

Contrary to secular thinking, we are our brother's keeper - and we should be - to be otherwise means we don't care about our fellow brothers and sisters - to be apathetic to their life. We do care, we do want you to know and feel the love of Jesus in your heart.

A true Christian focuses on the person and loves who they are; however, this should not be construed as condoning behaviour that is contrary to the teachings of the bible.

Any sexual act outside of marriage is wrong and contrary to the teachings of the bible.

Love the sinner, hate the sin.

God bless you and keep you safe always

Answer 6

I am not, nor will I every have fear of homosexuals. I love homosexuals. The act of homosexuality is a sin. I feel that if God would have wanted this earth to co-exist with homosexuals, that he would have never made 2 sexes. If it was Gods plan we would be neither male nor female. We would pro-create by metamorphosis like the amoeba. I personally feel that homsexuality is a man made birth defect.

Answer 7

I understand how angry it makes people when Christians say they believe homosexuality is a sin.

Believing the bible....which tells us that this is so....does not make me fearful or hateful towards homosexuals. It makes me a person who reveres God's word above the culture of the day.

If homosexuals choose to live that way....that is their business. But it's also my business to believe the bible calls this a sin. I'm not going to march down the street condemning people....Jesus asks me to love others, not condemn them. But I do believe the bible is very clear on this, and I will not compromise.

I hope you allow me my beliefs, as well. They are not held in any kind of hostility.

Answer 8

I object to your use of the word "homophobic." What does that word mean? It means that one has an irrational fear of homosexuals. Is this an accurate description of the Christian position? Are we afraid of homosexuals? No. Most people who are opposed to homosexuality are not opposed to it because it frightens them, but because they see it as morally repulsive and unnatural. Calling Christians homophobic is nothing more than name calling, putting a distasteful label with a negative connotation on us so as to discredit our position before it is ever heard.

What it Means For Christians to be Opposed to Homosexuality

I wish to make it clear as to what the Christian position is pertaining to how we believe homosexual individuals ought to be treated in society. While Christians believe the homosexual behavior is a perversion and social menace, we are not against homosexual persons themselves. All people are valuable in the sight of God. They do not lose their value because of any particular sin.

It is common to hear Christians say "We love the sinner but hate the sin." While some see this as meaningless semantics thinking that it is impossible to separate the two, we all experience this sort of differentiation in ourselves. Each one of us has had innumerable experiences where we have done or said something we regret or feel guilt concerning, and yet still manage to love and respect ourselves (i.e. not wishing ill to ourselves). While Christians respect homosexuals as human beings, we do not condone or accept their behavior as morally benign.

In summary, there is a difference between our position as to the moral nature of homosexuality, and our personal feelings towards homosexuals. Personally I have several friends who are homosexual. While they know I do not approve of their lifestyle, they also know that I accept their person with love, treating them the same as I treat heterosexuals.

Answer 9

Fear of Homosexuals? You have got to be kidding! No fear here, just don't agree with their lifestyle. Its a perverse abominiation to God. I may not be the smartest woman but I was always taught that you dont enter into exits. Plus anatomically, the sex organs dont fit when they are of the same sex. Man and woman were made for eachother. Basic anatomy. Plus God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah for their perverseness. Its gross!

Answer 10

I am a Catholic Christian and I do not fear or discriminate against homosexuals. I have a friend who is a lesbian, an Aunt who is a lesbian, and Uncle who is gay, etc. I don't agree with their lifestyle but I still love them. You really can't generalize all Christian with such a stereotypical assumption.

Answer 11

As for me, I am not phobic. I would not treat a homosexual person any differently than I would anyone else. I just cannot support their lifestyle. God made it clear in his Holy Scripture (particurlarly in Leviticus and Romans) that homosexuality is sin. God loves the person but hates the sin.