of homosexuality or atheism and yet believe they're true Christians? Before you answer this remember:
A Christian is defined as: Professing belief in Jesus as Christ and following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Question intended for Christians ONLY please.
2007-01-16 12:29:54 · 15 answers · asked by Heaven's Messenger 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am tolerant of the sinner not the sin.
Just as Jesus is tolerant of my sins.
there are none perfect ,not one ,but Jesus.
I do not make excuses for sin ,I call it what it is.
Thank God for his Amazing Grace.
But when you ask forgiveness ,He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleans us from ALL unrighteousness.
Most homosexuals have been lied to and told its not a sin.What they need to know it is a demonic spirit.<><
2007-01-16 12:39:07 · answer #1 · answered by funnana 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Messenger: I prefer to define Christianity, as: An individual's relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ. "Religion" is an adjective better used to describe humansitic practices of either, good, evil or both ! i.e.: Satanism is a religion.
Anyways; I am tolerant to all people - homosexuals, atheists, gnostics, agnostics - who ever. To put it another way. If Jesus Christ can say, ( in regard to His killers ), "forgive them Father, for they do not know what they are doing " , I can be tolerant to any human. It is not a Christians job to save the world - Jesus already has done that ! I leave the converting job in God's Hands and do not attempt to change nor convert other people. God is in the saving business and that is His job. To spew snide, self-righteous, smug, holier-than-thou remarks at others is NOT a thing Christians are to be a part of. I was not a perfect person prior to my "calling" into a relationship with Christ. So; why do I expect those, who God has not drawn to Himself, to be perfect ? Jesus never came into the world to condemn it - but to save it! [ John chapter 3, verse 17 ] Therefore; we conclude: (1) Christians require "saving". (2) People in general, require "saving". - Homosexuals are not segragated against, in my Bible !
2007-01-16 13:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by guraqt2me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This Question is a double edged sword... I as a Catholic find that tolerance is an easy thing to show but as a Catholic it is also against the teachings of the church to condone such actions and as such It is my responsibility to try to convince either to change. I am and can be tolerant of both homosexuals and atheists but that goes against what has been set forth by the church. So can we be tolerant? Yes so far as it relates to the teachings of Christ. But when it comes to the views of the church and where we as Christians are supposed to stand on immoral issues we are kind of between a rock and a hard place... For the record a Christian who follows Christs teachings and one who follows the Dogma of their Church are in many cases totally separate classifications. Should they be? no. but that isn't always the case. Immorality should never be condoned but if Christ could associate with sinners and keep their company then we should be able to too...
2007-01-16 12:52:55 · answer #3 · answered by Patrick M 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A Christian as defined above does not try to convert others or tell them they are going to hell because someone believes differently. Does anyone have Jesus' lesson plan in his own handwriting? No? Then how do you really know what he was really preaching? No one does.
2007-01-16 12:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have friends that are gay. However I must qualify that they are friends in the workplace ONLY. I could not fellowship with them in their home. For example; I was invited to one of my gay friends home to celebrate the "love" of the anniversary of their homosexual union. It was to be a free for all; other homosexual couples; cross dressers; lifestyles I in NO way condone. While I truly do care VERY much for this person, and am a friend to him, I cannot be in an atmosphere that would bring reproach upon my Lord. So I refused to go, and told him I would not be comfortable. He knows I am a Christian and said he understood. We speak of many things, but I always stop him when he starts to speak about his homosexual practices. I always tell him I won't share my sex life with you, and I don't want to hear about your sex life either, please! THAT I will not tolerate! As far as atheism is concerned, I think it's a plight upon the souls of the individuals, and upon their children. It is, of course, Godless, and worthless for them, in the eternal scheme of things, but damaging to society as a whole who buy into their agenda.
2007-01-16 12:52:59 · answer #5 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think Jesus was the most tolerant person who ever lived.
2007-01-16 12:43:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I may not share the same beliefs/lifestyle,but that doesn't mean I should tell them how to live. Its their choice not mine. If they feel its the right path to take,then I am not going to stop them.
But-we could all stand to be a little bit more open minded and tolerant. There is always room for improvement.
2007-01-16 12:34:19 · answer #7 · answered by Myaloo 5 · 9⤊ 3⤋
Yes, I have many dear friends who are both, nevertheless, we disagree to agree, but love and respect each other.
2007-01-16 12:43:09 · answer #8 · answered by charmaine f 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't accept homosexuality as a valid lifestyle,just like I hate any sin.But I don't hate the person who commits that sin.
2007-01-16 12:35:37 · answer #9 · answered by Serena 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
God loves the people, but hates the sin. Now for those who know better and refuse to change, they are only in His Grace and Mercy.
2007-01-16 12:34:53 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋