2006-10-27 03:22:53 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Do practicing and non repentant homosexuals ( male and female ) get past the Pearly Gates when they die?" ... One thing's for sure: bigots who say they don't would be very unlikely to go anyplace resembling heaven.
2006-10-27 03:29:49 · answer #1 · answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Interesting question.
Practicing sinners may or may not "get past the pearly gates"...depending on their attitude about sin...particularly, their own sin.
Which brings us to the next part of your question...non-repentant sinners....
Since the main thing God seems to be looking for is a repentant heart, I'd have to say, I seriously doubt that ANY non-repentant person, no matter WHAT his/her sin may have been, will "get past the Pearly Gates"..
Every single human being that has ever lived has some sin in his/her life. For some reason, homosexuality is the sin that is currently drawing attention, (maybe cuz those practicing, unrepentant homosexuals keep making so much noise...unlike practicing, unrepentant drug dealers, for instance) but what about practicing, unrepentant liars? Or practicing, unrepentant thieves? Should unrepentant, practicing child-molesters get into heaven? What about unrepentant, practicing adulterers? Suppose a person can't be satisfied with what they have, and keep wanting what someone else has...house, car, wife, husband, whatever...practicing, unrepentant coveters...should they "get in"??
What is it that makes sin so sinful, anyhow? Some sins hurt more than others...but don't they all hurt?? And isn't that what God is trying so hard to tell us?.
EDIT: To clarify, I do NOT intend to compare homosexuality with any other sin, as to how severe it may be. Just saying that ALL sin needs to be repented of, and, with God's help, the sinner needs to stop sinning......
That would include the grievious sin of judging one another!!
2006-10-27 03:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Biblical answer to your question is No.
Now I will show the biblical proof. Revelations chapter 22 verse 15; Jesus is speaking and he says in verse 15; Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murders, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
Sin will not enter into heaven at all.
The wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God, remember God don't lie neither does he change.
Hebrews chapter 13 verse 8 says, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
So in the old testament God said in Leviticus chapter 18 verse 22; Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable. It also say in Leviticus chapter 20 verse 13;
If a man lies with a man a one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable.
They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.
You see, if God didn't tolerate Homosexual acts then... he hasn't changed he's not going for it now ...nor ever... not even in Heaven.
The fault is in man's foolish deceived hearts and minds.
Our laws shouldn't allow for it either but you know how dumb and weak people can be, they give in to wrong and evil quickly and fight against whats good and right and work hard to prevent whats good and right from prevailing.
2006-10-27 08:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by JOSEPH M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Non-repentent heterosexuals and homosexuals all will have problems. Wishing bad thing to any person is just as bad as homoseuxality. There are no levels of sin. Big sins and small sins are all sins. Once sinned, always a sinner, regardles of the sin. Hence, only the repented TRUE believer will be saved.
2006-10-27 03:29:58 · answer #4 · answered by Steve R 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ultimately this is God's decision but I believe that if he kept everyone who was non-repentant about their sins out of heaven it would be a pretty lonely place. We all have sins we commit everyday and either dont know they are a sin or simply use some means to justify it which is no different than being in a same sex relationship and not believing that it is wrong.
2006-10-27 03:29:23 · answer #5 · answered by LeBizzle 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am not a judge,however this is a decision that will be made by Jesus.Who will judge the living and the dead.No pearly gates
no one answers to Saint Peter.
2006-10-27 03:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't believe in pearly gates, but if serial killers can get in with a prayer, I damn sure better.
2006-10-27 03:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Answer; That's God's call, not mine. He can read hearts, not I (at present). 1 Samuel 16:7. Example; did Jonathan and David have 'sex'. (passing the love of women) 2 Samuel 1:26 I say Yes.
2006-10-27 04:27:59 · answer #8 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a person dies without knowing the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior they will die and spend eternity in hell. It is not for me to judge whether or not a person is saved or not. The Bible does say though that we will bear fruits of Christianity. Do I believe that a true Christian will practice homosexuality and perversion? NO!
2006-10-27 03:31:43 · answer #9 · answered by kizkat 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes!
Countless near-death experiences describe the unconditional love that God has for everyone. This, of course, includes gays and lesbians. Just the fact that God created so many homosexuals (approximately 10% of the population) should be enough proof for any reasonable person. Unfortunately, there are people out there who, out of ignorance, fear, and bigotry, persecute them by treating them as second class citizens.
2006-10-27 03:25:17 · answer #10 · answered by Harry_Cox 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋