How can this problem be corrected ? Be honest please,but not rude.
2007-01-20 09:54:45 · 14 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I don't fell that I can honestly give any of you a best answer.I am sorry that so many of you have been denied the love that all Christians should lend to whosoever will come.In my church sinners are welcome,no one is turned away.But we do preach against sin whether it be unforgiveness,hate,adultery,or the sin that you are all trying to justify.When I first started going to church my sins were greater than anything I see here.I am so glad I didn't quit going because the preacher was stepping on my toes.I had to ask Jesus to forgive me of many things.I still mess up but I don't say it's okay.I ask Him once again to forgive me and I go on.God loves everyone no matter what they do,it's the sin that He hates and unless it's repented of it will one day seperate us from God.I love you all no matter what you beleive or think of me and I am praying for you.
2007-01-25 16:46:17 · update #1
Yes jen I am on the right site.Thanks
2007-01-25 16:47:27 · update #2
I am an atheist and have my own theories
2007-01-20 10:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by Tegarst 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you asked this in the right section...? Are you looking for answers from the LGBT community, or was this a mistake?
I would love to go to church. I miss church. I do not go because the religion I was raised in teaches that I am evil and going to hell. But I know that if I go to hell it will not be because of my sexual orientation. God loves me and does not care that I am bisexual. He told me so. I'm sorry, but what He says directly to me trumps any message about sin that any priest of evangelist can preach to me.
I have yet to find a church near me that is similar enough to the beliefs I was raised with that leaves out the me going to hell for loving women part. The one I wanted to join is over an hour away from me by train. Pretty pathetic considering I live in NYC.
The problem can be corrected when I can sit in a pew on a Sunday after spending my entire work week dedicated to the underserved populations of this country and all my extra time volunteering with underserved populations and what few waking hours I have left supporting my friends through their trials and tribulations and not hear from the priest that I am evil because of who I LOVE.
And thank God there are churches out there who do welcome everyone with open arms. Because after a week of helping everyone else it's nice to be able to go into a place of worship and recharge spiritually.
2007-01-20 18:11:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
By not paying lip service the concept of tolerance.
For the record, I plan on attending a Unitarian congregation in my area. The reasons for this are simple: 1) I want to go to a place of worship to spiritually "recharge my batteries" 2) I want to go to a place of worship that accepts all that attend, whether they be gay, straight, Buddhist, Pagan, Jewish, Christian, black, white or blue. Many places of worship will welcome people from different racial and religious backgrounds, but will not accept those who are GLBT. Many condemn them by quoting a religious text that was written by fallible Man to spread their hate when God in infallible and therefore is only capable of love.
The bottom line is there is no middle ground with tolerance. Either you are tolerant or you're not. You either love unconditionally or you don't.
THAT is how the problem can be corrected.
2007-01-20 21:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by Megosophy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, i think it depends on what denomination of christianity you are.
a number of them do not approve of homosexuality at all.
so if it is a small, tight knit community, it would be difficult to be out and still go to church. i have heard of people being kicked out, excommunicated, etc. after coming out.
however, if you go to a large congeregation where people keep to themselves, you may be able to get away with being out to some people, or only people outside of the congregation, and still worship.
personally, i attend unitarian universalist services anymore.
they are very open, accepting, and kind of all-encompassing.
the one i go to has nametags and lgbt people can even choose to have a rainbow sticker on their nametag, just like anyone can have a smiley, or animal, or any other interest.
it's a warm welcoming environment that i wholeheartedly suggest for anyone wishing to go to church but feeling excluded.
2007-01-20 22:06:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I realized quite some time ago that my relationship with God is personal and does not require membership in an organized religion. The other reason I don't go is because I'm lazy...Sundays are for Bloody Marys and the newspaper!
2007-01-25 14:42:36 · answer #5 · answered by behrmark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people don't go because now a days some churchs are so backward and hypocritical. Did anyone here about a Pastor here in Atlanta whose OPENLY homosexual??? what's that all about? I believe in God and He loves EVERYONE and I go to Mass to worship God and NOT the priests nor anyone else there because they are not perfect. no is
2007-01-28 03:35:38 · answer #6 · answered by #2 on the way! due 12/28 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brought up in a loving, christian family and never criticized for my love of my partner, I found that we were not welcome at our church. Someone complained to the minister and things became uncomfortable. Gwen and I found our peace in the open air, in parks and gardens. My belief is hat she will welcome me on a bright spring day when I pass on.
Rose P.
2007-01-20 19:57:22 · answer #7 · answered by rose p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The SHEER HATRED spread by the "christians" on this site is sickening. I couldn't believe in such a 'tiny,' uncaring, unkind, thoughtless god as they worship.
2007-01-20 19:03:28 · answer #8 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We are fortunate to have, in my town, Christian churches who readily accept gays through their doors and do not speak down to them, rather, support them in their fight for equal rights. Christians are followers of Christ. Please direct me to the sectionin the Bible where Christ speaks out in any way against gays? I can't seem to find it.
2007-01-28 16:34:34 · answer #9 · answered by tomi27410 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go where you want. Church may be good for you and may not be that important for me. I have other thing to do everyday.
2007-01-27 22:43:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If so called Christian churches would realize that they are actually "Paulists" and then we could actually get some REAL Christian churches, I might think about returning.
2007-01-20 18:18:42 · answer #11 · answered by DEATH 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋