If you can explain the reaction, please do so.
2007-01-15 11:42:06 · 28 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sawyer:
Personally, I dated a conservative Jew who kept kosher. The orthodox would probably be there for a purpose. If it's dinner, I'd need some help to know how to fix things, since I don't have 2 sets of dishes or cookware. (I know better than to make lasagna with meat sauce.) I hope we could talk, watch a movie, or play games. That's what Aaron and I used to do.
2007-01-15 11:52:17 · update #1
The church I attend has quite a bit of gay members. We are all God's children thus we should be welcomed.
Bigotry is a sin.
2007-01-15 11:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by Darktania 5 · 9⤊ 4⤋
the fact they are there to worship is of greater delight than their lifestyles. In truth 1/2 those in church are doing much worse than anyone could accuse a gay couple of doing. Get their eyes fixed on Jesus and let the Lord do the work needed to be done in all our lives
2007-01-15 20:08:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In America... I don't care how religious that couple is. For their own personal safety, and for the physical and psychological safety of their children, they should keep out of any church that they have not done their homework on in terms of members and communal acceptance. Religion, which begets bigotry and hatred, (Beginning to sound like Yoda, I am.) is the enemy of this family right now.
It's a very sad state of affairs. Land of the free, indeed. Unless you're black, Latino, atheist, gay, an immigrant, or any combination of said traits.
2007-01-15 19:52:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
OK...two men come into worship service with kids. How do I know that they are a "gay couple" unless they announce it to the congregation? How do I know that they aren't brothers raising the kids cuz the Mom's gone or dead? Don't make assumptions.
If they told me, I would tell them what the Bible says about homosexuality, and pray for them.
Otherwise, I would probably mind my own business.....
2007-01-15 20:13:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a "house" of worship.
If a gay or lesbian couple came to a Circle with their kids I'd be fine with it, depending on the ages of the children.
And I know that my coven sibs would feel the same, unless it was specifically a Circle that wasn't OK for kids. There are some celebrations that are a bit too somber for young kids with short attention spans.
2007-01-15 20:01:04 · answer #5 · answered by Praise Singer 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
How would I know they were gay? If they were open about it, then I'd be dismayed and not want them to attend. If they were doing their own thing in their own bedroom and not publicizing it, hey, whatever. They know it's wrong and are making the choice. Not much different than an adulterer.
2007-01-15 20:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by Berzirk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we love everyone. just there actions. we dont have to except what they do. but we let them into our house in hopes they see the truth. our pastor wont stop preaching against it or anything else. rather they see the truth and that there lifestyle is wrong or not that will be there own conviction. they are no different then if a thief comes into the house or any one who walks in the door. for we all fall short of the glory of God. we all sin. and all sin is equal to God. but one and that is blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. let he who has no sin cast the first stone. we all sin even as christians we do still however it is what we do after words that makes us different. do we continue in our sinfull ways and of the world or do we try to change and follow God and not be of the world.
2007-01-15 19:53:33 · answer #7 · answered by dannamanna99 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My first response would be to welcome them to our house of worship second i would see if they are just visiting or looking to make this their home of worship and then i would tell them or view of what the Bible says about there lifestyle but i would not judge them or condemn them for what they have done but i would try helping them feel free and then pray for them that they become right with what the Lord says about their lifestyle
2007-01-15 19:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by Bob T 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would be fine with it. But most of my congregation and priest would be very much against it. They might stare and even frown upon them. There will be snickering and parents not wanting their children to sit next to them. Very Christian, huh?
2007-01-15 21:07:27 · answer #9 · answered by cynical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another question hanging Christians in a noose of hypocrisy. Ah, well.
Your Christian bible says: "If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall be put to death; their blood is upon them."
2007-01-15 19:57:06 · answer #10 · answered by organasolo1977 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before they would be allowed to receive Holy Communion. If they tell me that they are not involved in a sexual relationship, then I take them at their word. If they are involved in homosexual sex, then we will need to sit and talk. If they continue, then I cannot, as a Priest of God, let them receive Holy Communion to their own damnation.
2007-01-15 19:48:09 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋