2006-10-06 12:44:03 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'd say no problem! I'm used to people at our church judging me because I have a few tattoos and eloped to Vegas, stuff like that. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone???
2006-10-06 13:03:53 · answer #1 · answered by Rapunzel XVIII 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For most of the people in my Church, the attitude they display toward the Bible and fellow Christians would determine how they were treated. If they were respectful and truly came to fellowship, they would be as welcome as anyone. Most of this Congregation realize that we don't judge the sins of man, God does. All sins are convicted not by man, but by the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately, there are some who would meet in the Pastor's office after service and attempt to sway the rest of us to sweep them politely, but firmly out the door. Thankfully, they are not a majority... and possibly not actually Christian either. If the "gay men" appear disrespectful or disruptive, they would absolutely be asked to leave. The Bible instructs us to do so.
2006-10-06 12:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by reformed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wonderful. It's God's goodness that leads us to repentance! Do you think anyone else hasn't sinned in that church? One cannot avoid God's presence, and His conviction, if one is praying to the Father through the son. They would be welcomed and I would hope God would show them the error of their ways.
2006-10-06 12:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by christian_lady_2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God does not hate gay people, he hates the sin. However, my question is, what would they want to pray about. You cannot continue to live in sin and expect God to just ignore that. I imagine if 100 gay guys came to my church, seeking healing, and forgiveness, and desiring to break free from the bondage, we'd absolutely welcome them in, pray with them, work with them! However, if they saw no fault and did not desire at all to change, then we'd probably ask what their intentions were. I love gay people. But it's the continuing to live in sin and trying to justify it that breaks my heart. It's the same with all sin- abuse, alcoholism, lying, etc. There is not one sin that is worse than the other, but you have to realize that you are sinning and earnestly desire to have God transform your life.
2006-10-06 12:49:05 · answer #4 · answered by The New Mrs. Nguyen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I have a gay son, I discussed this with the pastor before joining the church. I don’t want to join any church that would not welcome my son and his friends.
I suppose there might be a few old ladies who would grumble, but I think most would be okay.
2006-10-06 13:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We meet with other Christians in homes. Nobody in our fellowship has a living room that big, so we would have to take the meeting out to the front lawn, or maybe a park.
We share a common meal, too. I hope they all bring something to pass! Guys generally eat a lot...
2006-10-06 12:56:33 · answer #6 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say GREAT...we pray for numerous gay people all the time...most trying to leave that life-style that is killing them...this happens all the time.
2006-10-06 12:54:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to wonder what I was doing at a church. If anything, I would be protesting in front of it. I have no moral issues with anyone's sexuality, other than pedophiles.
2006-10-06 12:48:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe God hates gay people, I believe he hates sin. We are all sinners that are saved the Grace of God. If there are truly there to want to pray, then I believe that would mean they would want to follow God's will, which would mean to leave behind their sinful ways.
2006-10-06 13:26:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd pray, briefly. Then make them give the lobby a interior design makeover.
2006-10-06 12:49:36 · answer #10 · answered by BABY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋