Can you be gay AND Christian?

Question

If someone is gay, and they believe in Jesus as their savior, is it OK for them to be Christian? Or do they have to go against their nature and try to be something they're not in order to be considered a "true" Christian?

MysteryLady- I have no desire to be a Christian. I just wanted to see what kind of answers this question would get. ; )

Wow- some very well thought out, eloquent answers, and I do appreciate it. Thank you.

To address Leviticus:

I DON'T lie with men as with women, I lie with men as with men ; )

Answer 1

There are so many answers already, you may not read this, but here goes. My answer is yes, absolutely. If you can be a priest, molest little boys, and be forgiven, you can be a gay Christian. I am not saying it is or isn't a sin, just that God loves you anyway, and so would his people. I am a Christian, and some of these answers deeply disturb me. As far as why would you want to be a part of a religion that hates you, that is ridiculous. In my church, ALL are accepted and loved. Christians DON'T hate, period. Now, I am talking about those that really have the Lord within them (we are out there), not the people that hide behind their religion and use it to judge other people, or the ones that continuously sin because "well, hey, I just have to ask for forgiveness". I live everyday knowing "there by the Grace of God go I" . I know I am a sinner, I was born with sin. But I do my very best to keep it at a minimum, and right my wrongs when they happen. A "true" Christian just needs to believe that Jesus is their Savior, he died for their sins so that they may have eternal life, try their best as HUMANLY possible to live as he would, and just accept the gift that has been given you. As far as what the bible does or does not say, the bible has one flaw- it was written by regular old Joes. Humans. It is their interpretation of events, their recordings. Therefore, it is entirely possible that it is not completely accurate in regards to what Our Father said, did, thinks, feels, and wants. And on the subject of judging homosexuals, or anyone else for that matter, Jesus was the one who said "let he who is without sin cast the first stone" (and he was speaking to high priests, all sinners) when he saved Mary from being stoned to death, and she was a prostitute. Jesus died solely because WE ARE imperfect. And NO ONE can say if it's "okay" to be a Christian. If the Lord is within you, that cannot be taken away. Thank you for posting this question and reminding me how blessed I am to have my faith, and my God. I don't know if this is a hypothetical question or if you are trying to find your own faith, but either way, I wish you peace and love. God Bless.

Answer 2

YES- but this is not a question that can be answered over Yahoo. There's so much to it- but I can try to give you the basic points with complete reference to the Bible and nothing more.

-God loves everyone
-God commands his followers to love their neighbors and be accepting of those who are different from them

keep in mind that

-homosexuals have the same sins as heterosexuals
-lust, adultry, lying, ect.

however

-God created a man to be with a woman and vise versa

yet

-homosexual feelings are a part of life
-they are a temptation... a very very hard and challenging one
-they can be overcome

however

- God does not hate homosexuals
- and neither should Christians or anyone else

It's much much more complicated than this. I urge you to seek more help on this question if it's somthing you're stuggling with- find a book written by a Christian author on this subject, or talk to a pastor at a christian church.

PS There ARE verses in the Bible about homosexuality... just look a little bit harder. ;)

Answer 3

From the line of Christian Preachers, Pastors and Priests there is always a chance to meet someone who is effeminate if not totally gay. Being gay is not a choice. Being a Christian is. However, Gay is also a human being who needs God and is needed by God at the same time. If he believes that he is good to live as a woman then he should act as how a decent woman should and the same thing should go to the woman wanting to be a man. If he cannot be accepted by his religion, then he must look for someone who could accept him as a human being searching for God. Religion is not the soul keeper of God, you are the only one who can face God and say you did your best to live in the way of the Lord.

Answer 4

Wow, I've never read so many confused, convoluted and mistaken opinions on Christianity in all of Yahoo. Seriously, people; you need to develop a greater understanding of what you're writing about.

Yes, you can be Christian and gay. You're going to have a difficult time of it, as homosexuality is NOT a Godly way of life. I'll be happy to explain in detail Jesus' point of view on homosexuality to anyone who cares to email me.

To be Christian is to walk a path of righteousness to become a more Godly person. It is a path that requires education in the ways of Christ, and it is not harmonious with the world around us.

That being said, I'll repeat what someone else here already posted: "God loves the sinner, but hates the sin.". To find peace and faith as a Christian will require giving up the homosexual lifestyle. To learn how to do so will require talking with Christians who have already done so, and to stop listening to people like those here who seem to think they understand Christianity.

Unless you're merely fishing for supporters to reinforce what you already want to believe, read this: http://gcc.savvior.com/Did%20Jesus%20Bless%20Homosexuality.php?view_all=1

(To the person who posted this earlier: Honestly, do you really think that Christians want gays dead? How could you honestly embrace the rantings of a few random idiots as examples of all Christians? What's wrong with you?)

Answer 5

Homosexuality is a sin. Stealing is a sin. Adultery is a sin. Lying is a sin and so many other sins.

What you have to do is make sure you do not commit those sins otherwise you will be condemned. So as long as a homosexual does not go and practise homosexuality it is ok

So, can you be gay and be a true christian? Yes you can as long as you do not commit the sin of homosexuality, you know sleeping with the men. I hope you understand.

Answer 6

I am a Christ follower myself. I will supply you the sincere reply. And it's the reality. The Lord has made us for the opposite intercourse. If you're christian, you will have heard of Adam and Eve. Remember - God made it that manner, in view that for one its the proper manner - it is his manner. He did not make it Adam and Evan. Of direction, anybody inclined in the world can serve God! He won't refuse anybody! But you must seem on the large photograph right here ok. Of direction God needs us to have a dedicated and significant courting with him, however there may be most effective that a technique, and it is not our manner - however his manner. We can not difference it up. You see what I imply? For us to have a committed courting with the Lord Christ, we have to comply with what he says and what he needs for us. And he states all of it within the guide of lifestyles - The Holy Bible. God will constantly love a person, it doesn't matter what despite the fact that. Honestly, in case your taking place this mistaken course, pray. God intends for a person & a females to mate. Then they have got toddlers. Then far and wide once more. That's the lifestyles he made for us. This is not anything devout and has not anything to do with being any precise manner. My recommendation is, while you comply with the Lord, comply with him the entire manner by way of!

Answer 7

First of all it is a sin. But we all sin. God does not discriminate, and homosexual relationship sexually is no different in the eyes of the Lord then two unmarried man and woman living together and practicing sex..So God still loves us and if these people are Christians they will all have to ask forgiveness and there very well be a price to pay. and I am not saying death to sinners. God can take anything and take all things bad and turn them to good for those who are in Christ Jesus. We all have our own walk. It's not for a christian to say but it is for a christian to share the word.

Answer 8

The Bible clearly states in a number of places that homosexuality is wrong. Christians like any other people are sinners, so yes, it is possible to be a Christian and still engage in gay acts like any other temptation that others may be tempted with. However, if someone is truly a Christian, they should never try to say that "being gay is ok" and try to ignore or rewrite those parts of the Bible. Rather the person should seek God and ask for victory over that temptation. Being tempted is not a sin, but letting your thoughts dwell upon it once you realize it is a sin, and acting upon it and engaging in sexual activitiy outside of a man-woman marriage is a sin.

Hope this helps.

PS. Here is a good site with a good article. There are other similar articles on this site, but this one is pretty good if you have a pdf reader. If not, just go to the main site.

Answer 9

I know several gay Christians. They will be the first to point out to you that Jesus never said anything about homosexuality.

Funny, he DID say quite a few things about giving your money away to the poor and the sick. But I guess it's more important to descriminate than it is to help people, right?

Edit: mydh77, I am NOT Christian. I do not believe in the divine nature of anyone or anything. I could just as easily say we are all Islamic because we're all children of Allah ... but you're probably take offense to that, right?

Answer 10

Yes, totally.

***BEING GAY IS NOT A SIN***

The ***SIN IS IN THE GAY ACT*** So one might be inclined toward a homosexual lifestyle, but he's not a sinner till he commits the act.

And as you know every Christian, including myself is a sinner, so yes, it's ok to be both Christian AND gay. But as Christians we must strive against our temptations. Hope that helps, God bless. ^_^