Let me explain a little better. "How can an individual explain to a Homosexual/Lesbian/Transexual/Bisexual person that their sexual status is a sin according to the Bible/God's Word?".
What about scripture, and if so, which ones?
How do we approach, how do we explain with out offending?
Plus, just a little ionformation for those who don't think twice: There is a difference between Judging and Warning. If a person say's "Don't light that match, the result will be fire", then thats a warning. The same I think applies to when a person say's "If you die in your sins, hell fire awaits you". People just don't understand that it's a warning that is being sent out, not a judgement.Keep that in mind when answering.
Also, I love Homosexual/Lesbian/ (all), but I hate the Homosexuality/Lesbianism in them.
And incase any one wants to come up with the 'They were Born Gay' arguement, remember that if a God clearly states that such a thing is sinful, he wouldn't have made them in the first place.
2006-09-26 14:51:13 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
This is the dumbest question I have ever heard.
2006-09-26 14:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by chica1012 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You are referring to "Leviticus" in the Bible. What you are ignoring is that the Bible also says that it is OK to discipline your unruly childrend by stoning them... to death. The same thing is said for women who cheat on their husbands - think modern law will allow this? The Bible is a very interesting historical document which is sometimes accurate, and sometimes completely inaccurate. You say you love the homosexual, but you hate the homosexuality within. Do you realize that this is like saying you love the jar of milk in the refrigerator, but hate the milk inside? As to God not creating anything sinful, God created Timothy McVeigh, Eric Rudoph, Saddam Hussein, Adolph Hitler, Pol Pot, Mao Tse Tung, Fidel Castro, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Ed Gein. You do not realize that you are missing the message of universal love and acceptance from Jesus and if you truly have "Christian" values you are supposed to be accepting of everyone as they are because it is up to God and God alone to judge, and not YOU. The current MEDICAL evidence is that there is a definite biological component to homosexuality that is not currently understood. Also, if you re-read your Bible carefully you will please note that it says absolutely NOTHING about lesbianism - it isn't in the Bible... anywhere. The Bible also says that if you cheat on your wife you should sacrifice a bull, so if you have an affair, should you throw a barbecue and put up a sign that says "I cheated on my wife so come over and have a steak"? The Bible says a lot of things, and a lot of what it says is just plain silly. Besides, do you think they are going to listen to the likes of you? Do you really understand biblical history? If you do, then you would know that Christianity is based on a distortion of history. If you really want to honor Jesus then do what he would have wanted you to do: become a good, law abiding, honest, decent, kind and generous JEW.
2006-09-26 15:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by Paul H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My question to you is why have you picked this group of people to help get over their sins. Do you relate to them somehow? Why not deal with someone who
1) Cheats on their taxes
2) Lies
3) Steals money, property, etc
4) Murderers
5) Gluttoney
6) Drug Users
7) Idolators
8) People who practice mysticism, witchcraft
9) Abortionists
10) The list will stop here, as I think I have made my point.
You have selected one group that you think is "sinful" when there are so many that the bibically fanatical can chose from. Why bother the gay people? Leave them alone. It isn't a sin - and if it is, it isn't any worse than any of the others I have listed.
And to answer your question directly - you have done so by asking your question.
2006-09-27 01:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by Forgiven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a judgement whether you define it as such or not. No matter how gently or sweetly you say it, you are deciding what is right and wrong. The bible also has an example of a man being stoned for picking up sticks on the sabbath. Are you warning people about that? No. You have decided that your sexuality is superior, they are wrong and it's your task to inform them. You are setting yourself up as the arbiter of right and wrong.
You feel that your god is right and everyone who doesn't feel the same way is going to hell. This is a judgement as well. Sorry, hon...
2006-09-26 14:54:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You equate the bible with gods word. The bible was written by men, and it was written containing all of their prejudices. No one has ever heard god say the homosexuality is a sin. Love is what god is about, and homosexuality is just one form of love. It hurts no one and I cannot believe that god is against any form of love. God never said anything that anyone I know has heard.
2006-09-26 16:18:37 · answer #5 · answered by irongrama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You start from a misunderstanding of the word sodomite. This means a man and a man, or a man and a woman, having anal sex. It does't apply to lesbians (obviously) nor to gay men or straight men who do not practice anal intercourse.
Second, you assume that they will be interested in your particular god. Most aren't. I know Christianity is important to you, and the bible is special, but for many people, it's not special, and Christianity is just another cult.
You will be able to explain this easily to Christians though - they've had this particular message rammed down their throats for decades.
Now, please (and I mean this kindly) go back to the religious section and LEAVE US ALONE.
2006-09-26 17:29:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to have to tell you, be we ARE born gay. God created and loves us all...and He makes no mistakes! If God didn't create homosexuals, there wouldn't be any!
it's getting more than tiresome when people like you claim to be Christian, and try to "help" or "warn" us...when all you're doing is using the Bible to justify your bigotry. you might considering to be "warning" but it IS passing judgment! just a "warning" to you...the road to hell is paved with ignorant bigots....repent YOUR sins and maybe you will be saved!
2006-09-26 15:25:00 · answer #7 · answered by redcatt63 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God judges sinners, not you.
*assuming you're Christian or some other denomination of it* Besides, Jesus never said anything about gay people or any other person because he knows everybody sins. So hey, if you wanna follow Paul's word or the Old Testament rules (which are Jewish rules) and go to hell, go right ahead.
*Atheist*
2006-09-27 01:22:20 · answer #8 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just conflicted yourself, but here goes... why are you here? I've read the Bible, I love God, and I love women. I was raised by Catholics, and we were taught that as long as you are a good person who lives a good life, and as long as you have love in your heart, God'll look over the little things... like what you do in your bedrooms.
2006-09-27 12:22:18 · answer #9 · answered by Phedre D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who cares already knows. I'd just drop it. You're not going to change anyone's mind.
Incidentally, you've got your realities mixed up: using subjective religion to try to prove science is overtly illogical.
In any event, anything you say is going to be offensive; I'd keep your mouth shut. None of your business anyway.
2006-09-28 19:08:44 · answer #10 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. In my experience, there is no way to say that to a person without offending them, especially if they're not a christian in the first place.
2006-09-26 15:06:22 · answer #11 · answered by Hopeful Poster 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋