i am christian and i believe the bible. i believe though that to go to heaven u must be saved and if u were trully saved u would model ur life after jesus himself, but i am bi, and i have recently fallen in love with a woman, and i want to know why will god send me to hell because of who i love? i just want to know if someone can explain that to me. thanks.
2006-12-22 16:46:19 · 20 answers · asked by . 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i'm not saying i have had sex with her, i said i love her. yes i've kissed and i know thats more than i should but nothing sexual. and i know i'm going to hell i just want to know why i'm going to hell because of who i love, who i really do love.
2006-12-22 16:57:20 · update #1
and i couldnt ever repent because i would never trully repent from it. i couldnt.
2006-12-22 16:57:59 · update #2
i'm sorry i cant pick a best answer....i didnt think about this when i wrote the question, but God's answer is really the only one that mattered....no one could tell me why in His words (aka the bible) so this is all just opinions that mean nothing....sorry.
2006-12-25 13:00:34 · update #3
continue to pray to God asking him for guidance. If he feels you are doing something wrong, you will know. But no human can answer that question for you. Only God.
2006-12-22 16:48:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let me say first I am a conservative evangelical. (That is to say, if you believe the media take on things, we are the ones who supposedly say you are going to hell.)
Now let me say, without a doubt, YOU ARE NOT GOING TO HELL.
You see your sins have already been paid for by Jesus if you have accepted his forgiveness.
Now, yes, we should model our life after him. But we are fallen creature. No one has a life free of temptations or struggles. I myself deal with gluttony. Others deal with alcohol abuse, greed, pride,envy. These are lifelong struggle.
We fail, repent, and fail again, and repent again. If it wasn't for Jesus, then we would all be condemed to hell. You see, God would rather have us, damaged as we all are, then not have us.
Now, is homosexuality a sin? The concervative churchs say yes, the liberal church say no. I personally say if it is a sin, the Spirit of God will reveal it to you, like he does with any other sin. That is to say it is between God and you.
The greater concern is that I have seen some people who are gay turn away from God. There are a variety of reason such as the way some Christians treat them or a fear they may be angerying God or being part of a culutre that doesn't generally center around God. But, I have seen some people who are gay and very religious, so it is possible.
I say your best bet is to pray.
Do you feel the conviction of God that it is a sin? If no, then I would suggest you find a nice Methodist, Episcapol, or UCC church where homosexuality is affirmed and go there. (My religious gay friend was a very active Episcapal.)
If you feel strongly it is a sin? Then you have to decide what to do. Do you continue in your relationship or do you break it off? I leave that to you and God. But no matter what your discisionis - Jesus loves you and being saved, you won't go to hell.
He will never turn his back on you.
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2006-12-23 01:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by Janice M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the reason is that god mad women to be with man not to be with another women. I really feel for you though im not sure how you can be attracted to a person of the same sex but you either choose to be straight or go to hell. im not sure how i view the subject because with the bible god didnt write it ... it was inspirerd by god and so im not sure what would happen im sorry that this is placed on you but choose what you think will be in your best interest cause only u can make then choice
2006-12-23 00:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Such sexual behaviour does not follow God's design of reation between male and female. Also, it's based on the false sort of love which is, in reality a form of selfish sentiment. True love is a matter of choice and principle, not feelings. Feelings can be deceiving and usually changable, principles not. Also, this behaviour is metnoned in the Bible as sinful, in Romans 1:25.26:
Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:...."
Be aware of the power of your will to choose, and your resposibility to choose that what is according to God's will and His design.
2006-12-23 01:08:06 · answer #4 · answered by CyberPastor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salvation is an on-going process that every Christian works towards; i.e., progresses towards, through faith and an effort to do good. Every person will fall short of what Christ wants. Christ died for us; it is up to each individual to accept His sacrifice. Just because a person might have been saddled with some difficult challenge in life does not mean that the person is doomed to go to hell. God knows exactly what every individual struggles with in this life. The decisions that a person makes (in relation to what that person is capable of deciding) will be more important than the actions of that person. Everyone will make bad decisions in life, but Christ was sacrificed to pay every individual's debt. You cannot help having the body (including the brain) you have--you were born the way you are. Genetics and brain structure determine the kind of mind every person has. God knows this, and loves you (as He loves every individual--we are all imperfect). Drive on--God knows how challenging life is for every individual--He will make everything right in the end, just put your faith in Him.
2006-12-23 01:06:24 · answer #5 · answered by MJQ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am glad to hear that you are a Christian. As a christian you know the the bible is truth and it's an all or nothing deal. He does love you so much. Ask for his help, he knows your heart and how to help you. He never said it was all going to be easy, but that he would be there for you to help us through it all. I also believe it comes down to choices. Where I spend eternity is far more important to me than anything I go through here. I'll pray for you.
2006-12-23 00:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because God's ways are not our ways. God has said that homosexuality is a sin. The fact that you "love" someone doesn't make sin all right. I'm not being unkind, just honest. Please do not let anyone deceive you that you can sin all you like and think that God doesn't see. Corinthians tells us that neither idolaters nor murderers nor swindlers nor homosexual offenders, or liars, or adulterers will enter the kingdom of heaven. Please take His word seriously. You are on very, very thin ice with both the way you are thinking, and what you are doing. Please ask God to help you lead a holy life. And I pray God will help you, He loves you very much.
2006-12-23 00:57:38 · answer #7 · answered by Esther 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your not going to hell. Loving somebody is a good thing.
Why would you belive in a religion that tells you that your going to be punished for loving someone, and therefore making you both happy? Where is the harm in loving each other?
It's your life. God gave you feelings to know for yourself what is good and what is bad. What do your feelings tell you?
2006-12-23 02:08:20 · answer #8 · answered by Teaim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because in the Bible it says that homosexuality is an abomination. And Christians take the Bible at face value. Seriously...would a loving and just God punish you to a "hell" just for not believing in someone who lived on this earth a few thousand years ago. Think about it. Does it really make sense? I belive a loving and just God knows and judges our hearts.
2006-12-23 00:50:57 · answer #9 · answered by rcpaden 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You have to repent. (Acknowledge your sins and turn away from them)
Matt 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Ask God to help you. Pray.
2006-12-23 01:16:24 · answer #10 · answered by Doug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have accepted God into your heart and truly belive that Jesus died on the cross for your sins, then God loves you no matter what. That does not mean that you can continue to sin because you know you are going to heaven, you should work to better yourself. If you want to sin alot and not try to be a good christian, then you might not have truly accepted christ into your heart. Speak to a local pastor for more help, or better yet, read the bible.
2006-12-23 00:51:33 · answer #11 · answered by Jon C 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋