2007-01-21 10:22:04 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
way to stereotype.
2007-01-21 10:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer D 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
It depends on what you mean by "unchristian". If you mean that they are teasing, taunting, and insulting gays, then you are correct, and the person is not acting as a Christian should.
Homosexuality and other moral deviancy is considered a sin in the Scriptures, and therefore excludes such folks from being included as part of the church family. A homosexual (or adulterer, or whatever) would be welcome to attend a church, but would not be able to be baptized, join the church, or take communion until they repent.
It is possible for such a person to repent and become a Christian:
I Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals,[a] nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
2007-01-21 10:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by JBD 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thousand years ago before hormonal divergences were not understood, gays were different and therefore feared, and killed or at least driven out. Today society is still unsure and rather than classify then a handicapped, as are people who are colorblind, they revert to the bible that made a unfavorable ruling on them. A biological gay person can no more not be interested in men that a heterosexual man can ignore women. If a person thinks that their being gay is a choice, then I am bothered by them as they can see all people as having a choice and make a pain in the rump (no pun intended) out of themselves. I have many gay friends who know I am not, and that works for me. Lesbians can be cool too once you (as a male)are not perceived as an antagonist.
I also had some friends in the 70's who were Commies (Soviets) and today I have Muslim, Jewish, and Hindu friends. One of my children became a Buddhist too. If you don't like that - too bad as that is the way things are moving.
2007-01-21 11:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being gay can be very obvious, as it often effects demeanour
and body language. There are lots of other things that are
seriously wrong that are much easier to hide...
People, including religious people, often behave according to herd instinct but arent aware of their own motivations; they pick on the odd-fellow, and justify the spurning in religious language.
That and the fact that most christians get saved, but don't seem to follow the path to change their behaviour to be christlike very
much (definitely true of me). The teaching about how to get
transformed is probably not being taught properly.
Homosexual practice is seen as a sin in the epistles; unfortunately other sins such as ubiquitous pride
are so easy to hide from others' view.
2007-01-21 10:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by Cader and Glyder scrambler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I not sure why they treat Transsexuals and Gays in such unchristian ways. The bible does speak against homosexuality but it also speaks adultery, fornication, lying, and stealing. no one sin is greater than the other, God has no respect of person. We have had several homosexual women (one is now a member and a rather good friend) that have came to our church but we did not treat them differently we are suppose to be Representatives of God and love others, not judge them, for the same measure in which you judge someone you shall also be judged. Just because someone is not homosexual doesn't mean they have the right to treat someone who is bad. These people need to ask themselves: Do I really have the Character of Christ
2007-01-21 10:44:32 · answer #5 · answered by Drape 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
There is no excuse for treating anyone in an unchristian way. (What ever that means.) But read Romans Chap.1 verses 18-31. God loves the person; but not the sin; so should we. We tend to think sins have degress of "badness." Not so...Glutony is a personal sin many must fight along with many others. Gays and transsexuals can be Christians like anyone; they must face their sins like everyone else and sin no more. God will not condone our sins.
2007-01-21 10:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by Trisha 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your question is actually a very smart observation of "religion gone hypocritical." All living creatures on this earth are unique and deserve dignity and respect. That doesn't mean we have to like everyone's choices or actions, but we should respect them as long as their lives don't directly threaten ours and cause us harm. I think we should get out of God's way and let Him deal with all of us, and I think He would not be too happy if I were a mean spirited person judging others and not evaluating my own flaws first. Perhaps that answers your question: whether we are straight, gay, trans, or whatever, we are all flawed individuals who have sinned in some way, so it is difficult to be perfect.
2007-01-21 10:30:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
An Unchristian way. I see it very Christian the way they are treated. Why do Homosexuals try and fit in to a belief that is clearly against them. The United States has a thing called Freedom of Religion that means they can reject any one they feel should be rejected. Of course you and your Homosexual group can go and start your own Christian religion. There is nothing to prevent that. Your best bet would be to stay clear of the entire fantasy trip. But then again you are accustomed to dealing in fantasy aren't you. Good luck and God Bless. Betty, Boop Oop A Doop!
2007-01-21 10:35:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Because they're easy to pick on. If the average Christian actually looked inside his or her bible he or she would find that God respects no man. To Him a sin is a sin and no sin is any better or any worse than any other. The fact that I didn't keep the sabbath holy this week is an equal violation under law as a "man laying with another man." Since we are in the age of grace this is only an academic argument but let's follow it to its conclusion...
If I'm a Christian and I'm feeling mad guilt about the sin in my life, don't I feel a little bit better if I can find someone else who's sin is worse than mine? While this is clearly inconsistent with their faith it's about as human as we come. Yeah I suck but I feel better about it if you suck worse than me.
Love the Christian my friend. Hate the poorly applied Christianity.
2007-01-21 10:31:48 · answer #9 · answered by Goofy Foot 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because some read the bible and use the bits that support their own views. Leviticus is oft quoted as it says homosexuals should be put to death (which contrasts well with thou shall not kill/murder).
Some christians pick and chose what to follow from the bible. And then they can claim not to be homophobic but merely following their god's instructions.
Dee said:
"the UK is 75% atheist, it is actually atheists that are the ones that physically attacks gays, so what does that say about them?"
The 2001 Census shows that 14.6% of the English and 18.5% of the Welsh have no religion. That doesn't really support your crazy statistic. As to atheists attacking gays, where's your supporting evidence? That's clearly utter nonsense, you complete idiot.
2007-01-21 12:03:58 · answer #10 · answered by The Truth 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Maybe its hard to hear the truth sometimes. Maybe Christians could proclaim the truth in a nicer way. We are only trying to help but i agree that help is unwanted sometimes and you have to let people learn from their own mistakes. P.s Judging people is also a sin. God bless
2007-01-21 21:33:41 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋