well, one thing you have to realize is most holy texts were written by tons of different people, usually about one chapter per person. In the Bible, for example, almost all of the homosexuality-bashing is in Corinthians or the chapter where Sodom and Gomorrah got destroyed. Don't turn bitter towards the entire religion for the works of the authors of two/three chapters; a lot of the holy texts preach good things like good morals, being truthful, etc, Just ignore any chapter that discusses homosexuality.
2006-12-30 09:54:36
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answered by guitarherofairy 3
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Nope. Not only are Unitarians ok with the gay, we're pretty much their chosen people. :)
Religion is the word of man, not the word of God. Everyone can interpret the Bible to suit his own purpose - not too long ago the Bible was used to justify slavery, which is an abomination today. Religion is a personal thing - it isn't up to anyone else to tell you what to believe. It sounds like you have some real soul-searching to do. If you can reconcile your sexuality with your faith, good for you! If not, it might be time to find a new faith community.
2006-12-30 10:59:51
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answered by lillielil 3
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I love understanding religion. And I think by understanding it it is character-building.
I'm not good at being religious anymore. Especially after "allowing" myself to be gay. I feel some grief over this.
I sort of suspect all religions are meant to teach something similar to the "golden rule": Love others as you want to be loved".
Even the best of Christians can't follow this. In truth, there are not enough role models for this ideal (gay or not).
I'm pretty bitter over the inaccessibility to gay role models who actually follow the "golden rule".
Does everything in the male gay world have to be about sex?
Sadly, so far. the answer is yes.
We need a Hero that is all about the golden rule. We deserve a Hero (living) too.
2006-12-30 15:46:30
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answered by dumbdumb 4
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My case is funny really. I was bitter at my self rather than towards others. I had absorbed the fact that I am a bad person and I deserve the bad treatment b/c I was a sinner. But after accepting myself I turned to look what my religion really says. Not the hatefull messages of the Mullahs and others, but I did some research of my own. I think questioning one aspect of my religion lead me to question other things, and I think I am a better Muslim now than I was before accepting myself.
2006-12-30 10:08:57
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answered by Sui Generis 2
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In other words what you're asking is that you never abandoned your religion, why did your religion abandon you?
If you have to change who you are to satisfy the confines of the worship you were taught then the worship you were taught is faulted. I'm guessing it is a Christian denomination. Be aware that there are so many of them they argue and start a new one all over the color of a carpet on the altar. The #1 thing taught in Christianity is that we are all sinners. That being said, I fail to understand how some can be so pretentious as to denigrate a specific group and not other groups. It is illogical to do so given the premise. I suggest you speak with folks at the UCC. They are very open and welcome all. There is no one right way to be, nor one right path to Glory. We are all perfectly human in our own right.
I've never run across this sort of prejudice within my faith. My Temple is very open to all who are honest to themselves. The only stipulation is that you honor G-d and be the best person you can be. Good luck.
2006-12-30 10:14:43
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answered by Anonymous
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Sort of. But the gay issue was NOT the only problem I had with Catholicism. Catholic school taught me more and more about what I'm supposed to believe that just makes absolutely no sense. As for how I handled it, you could argue that I didn't; I'm pretty much agnostic now. But, then I'm ok with that, so...yeah.
The good news is, EVERYONE is supposed to go through a time of questioning; if you end up believing anyway, it's with a stronger faith than before. ::shrug:: I guess my answer is, think about what you do believe, explore your options, and give it time.
2006-12-30 17:06:25
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answered by Atropis 5
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I've never felt bitter, but I have felt abandoned and disinfranchised by Christianity after I came out. I thought at the time that the forgiveness and temperence that I had been taught all my life would be used with me, but it wasn't. I was treated with suspician and hatred by many-but not all.
Eventually I came to the realization that for me, organized religion just doesn't work for me at all. I tried to go to gay friendly churches, but interentingly enough, I just didn't like the organized elements to it. I still consider myself a Christian but not in an organizational way, just philosophical. The benefit to that is that I can define what I do or don't believe about God-I don't need the information 'spun' for me by a leader or community.
Now if I want God, I know where to find him. Its not like I ever needed the support of a Christian community in the first place. We all have all the tools we need for spiritual beliefs.
I personally find that when it comes to Gay Christians, we can learn a lot from the 'What Would Jesus Do' philosophy. Jesus was persecuted by his own fellow worshippers for trying to redefine what was thought to be God's Word. Gay Christians often experience the same rejection from their fellow worshippers for trying to explain to them they know God isn't going to punish them for their sexual orientaiton. While that philosophy leads to suffering, I take inspiration in suffering in a similar aspect as Jesus did.
2006-12-30 10:03:10
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answered by John Smith 3
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I am a little bitter, yes. In the same year my old church (the Catholic church) apologized for not defending the Jews against the Nazis they go and condemn us. The Catholic church doesn't protect me, they call me an abomination. They are helping perpetuate hate against us... Meanwhile when I read the Bible, I see that Jesus/God loved all of us. It says we are all His children - all of us no exceptions. I believe the Pope speaking against us is political and that in itself is a greater crime because they are doing it in the name of God.
Like the Muslim gentleman before me expressed, I have worked through the pain the Catholic church has caused me and become closer to God and I am a better person because of it.
2006-12-30 10:26:23
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answered by The It Girl ∆☻乐 5
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I'm bi and I have given up the church religions. I dont attend church and no where does it say in the bible that you must attend church to enter in to heaven. Church's have a narrow point of view anymore and are only out for money and power. I am a christian, I beleive in god, and I have accepted him as my savior. That is what is required to be saved. We are all born into sin and god knows we all still continue to make mistakes. We are not perfect and never will be.
2006-12-31 04:23:25
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answered by bassbuster 2
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honest adequate. No injury in asking eh? My faith - its' no longer what you may call a faith, to a level faith would not exist interior the commonplace context, popularity of God or gods or none comes all the way down to the guy, there is not any conformed ideals, no fastened dogmas (according to se) to dictate what we could consistently and should no longer do. That being stated, i'm...what you are able to desire to call a Chaoist - that's an Eclectic Pagan who practices Chaos Magick. For me, its' no longer appropriate to the magick lots, fairly the philosophy besides the undeniable fact that it is not referred to as a philosophy according to se. the element approximately maximum Chaoists is that maximum have an extremely unique interpretation of their practices, ideals and understandings. even nonetheless many individuals proportion comparable techniques, diverse us even have our very own take or interpretation on what Chaos Magick is and skill to us, with the objective to truly define what it skill to be a Chaoist is nigh on impossible, so I in simple terms tell my acquaintances i'm a "satanic buddhist". that's a foul rationalization, yet regrettably it truly is the closest parable conceivable. i'm greater of a pansexual kinda guy or woman too, yet I do have my alternatives, greater dependant on temper, innovations-set, etc. to no be counted if "my faith" accepts it...there's a definite philosophical assertion that applies here usually of thumb that's "no longer something is actual, each thing is permissive" which i think might prepare to this subject be counted. Does it mean human beings like me could be universal? Yup. Does it mean human beings like me could be rejected by utilising those comparable human beings? that's conceivable, yet i've got by no skill heard of a Chaoist that confounded somebody on their sexuality. Toodles
2016-10-28 18:24:29
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answered by ? 4
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