...though they have transgressed in every which way possible.
2006-07-11 11:32:45 · 16 answers · asked by St. Anthony of Y!Answers 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I'm not much of a hugger. My my local church is currently struggling with an Open and Affirming movement. The leader of the opposition is a prominent member of the congregation who will support the motion, but wants to put enough "but" statements in (But no gay or lesbian minister, But no Gay Marriage even if it does become legal, But no commitment ceremonies, etc.) to scare away any self-respecting LBGT or even Friends thereof, PFLAGGer or who knows who else.
We are creatures of habit in this 170 year old church and he and seating on Sunday morning is no exception. He and I share a pew out of habit, we shake hands and we chat before the music starts. He knows he's out of step with the mainstream, he knows that I for one see him as not only wrong, but destructive to the church's need to spread God's love. Be as I tell him that God loves all his children, I remind myself that he is one of those children too. If he continues to pray and listen, God will show him the light.
So if a hearty handshake and a peck to his wife's cheek count as a hug....it was Sunday.
2006-07-11 12:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by michael941260 5 · 9⤊ 2⤋
I hug heterosexual Christians all the time --- ah, what you really mean is heterosexual Christian FUNDAMENTALISTS. Important word to include. Those, not so much.
I am from a Left wing parish of a liberal Church (Episcopalian) -- a parish with a (for a non -Catholic or Mega Church) huge congregation. I am used to hugging heterosexual Christians, but they all accept gays and have no problem with them -- so, I guess they don't count.
Reynolds Jones
http://www.rebuff.org
believeinyou24@yahoo.com
2006-07-11 23:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now that would confuse them...they would have to run off to their minister and ask how to handle the situation...great idea...I am going to do that today..will give you a report as soon as I have tested the waters....But I want to make sure I pick the right ones....the ones that think being Gay is contagious and a choice. This will be great fun. Thanks
2006-07-11 20:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never.
I'm not into hugging people outside of family and/or relationship. But that's just me and my crazy understanding of personal space.
2006-07-11 18:38:20 · answer #4 · answered by Belie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sbs94596
6 minutes ago no gays str8 or gay bi str8 bigot hate mongers were harmed during this love hugfest ;o)
i will NEVER hug a str8 christian. they are bigots and promote hate-not love for everyone. people who promote hate usually end up in hell after they die.
this dudes satan hmself knowing what and who enters hell for hate while he is hateful too
2006-07-11 18:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Spock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I regret Dear St Anthony that I am not Homosexual and so find that I may not answer.
2006-07-11 19:26:07 · answer #6 · answered by unclefrunk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha! i would love to see that. and this is comming from a heterosexual Christian.
2006-07-11 18:38:42 · answer #7 · answered by taytay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, what a concept! Let's all give it a try. Both side giving love to each other.
2006-07-11 19:24:40 · answer #8 · answered by Swordfish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i will NEVER hug a str8 christian. they are bigots and promote hate-not love for everyone. people who promote hate usually end up in hell after they die.
2006-07-11 18:40:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last week, but no hug was involved because it was online.
2006-07-11 18:48:49 · answer #10 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋