IT's ok. We aren't really any different than straight people -- except that we like the same sex for romance, rather than the opposite sex.
I'm a gay male, I may even be your aunt's age. I've had the same partner (Jonathan) for 15 years, so well, your age makes me feel REALLLLY OLD *grin* - but regardless, we own a house, and some tenant properties, we work regular jobs, and we are very happy together. We've outlasted most of the straight couples we know at this point.
There really isn't that much difference, if any.
And on the religious end of things, there are faith groups that like gays, and faith groups that don't -- so if the religious people who don't like gays attack your aunt on here -- which they may, be aware that many faith groups, including some that are Christian, think gays are just fine.
Kindest thoughts,
Reyn
PS I see the religious people on the right have attacked already, based on the idea that the Bible is infallible -- which of course it isn't. If you are persuaded by their arguments, please feel free to visit the site I maintain and read the three sections under the word Bible on the left hand side. I happen to be a mainstream non-literalist Christian, from a homosexual accepting parish, myself. There is no reason to be a literalist, and many not to be. The site is: http://www.rebuff.org -- sorry I didn't include it before, but I figured such people might be sensitive enough to not attack you at 14 -- silly me.
2007-02-11 03:58:00
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answered by Anonymous
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I'm glad that you've accepted your aunt with your whole heart. It sounds like you're a wonderful little girl with a lot of love to give. I'm sure God is going to bless you for being such a sweet and openminded person at such a young age. A lot of people are going to say negative things about your aunt, but just remember that she was born gay and that she hasn't done anything wrong. Thanks for sharing your story.
2007-02-11 03:18:00
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answered by Anonymous
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course shes a real person, shes no different to she was before you found out?
and ignore that guy up there! ^ ^ ^ ^
read this, it proves how the bible doesnt necessarily say that homosexauls will go to hell.
http://www.godmademegay.com/Letter.htm
2007-02-11 03:25:50
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answered by Anonymous
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The reasons below are why I am against homosexuality.....
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 effeminate, nor homosexuals,
Leviticus 18:22
Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable.
Leviticus 20:13
If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their own heads.
Mark 7:20
He went on: "What comes out of a man is what makes him 'unclean.' For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and make a man 'unclean.' "
Timothy 1:9-11
realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching
1 Kings 14:24
There were even male shrine prostitutes in the land; the people engaged in all the detestable practices of the nations the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.
Romans 1:26-27
In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion.
Homosexuality
1. Is wicked and sinful (Gen.13:13; 18:20).
2. Is an abomination (Le. 18:22; De. 23:17-18; I Ki. 14:24).
3. Is a capital crime that deserved capital punishment in Old Testament times(Lev. 20:13; Rom. 7:32).
4. Is of the Devil or Satanic (Judg. 19:22 ).
5. Is folly or foolish to get involved in (Judg. 19:23).
6. Is condemned by God (I Ki. 14:24; Col. 3:4-6; II Pe. 2:6; Jude 7).
7. Is to be eliminated by government officials, not tolerated or encouraged (I Ki. 15:11-12; 22:46; II Ki. 23:7).
8. Is common in proud, prosperous, materialistic, self-sufficient societies (Ez. 16:49-50; Ec.10:18).
9. Is characteristic of a society that has rejected or turned its back on God (Rom. 1:24-32).
10. Is characteristic of a society in which the creature is worshipped more than the creator; an
idolatrous, man-centered society instead of God-centered society (Rom. 1:25).
11. Is a sin that keeps people out of heaven (I Cor. 6:9-10; Gal. 5:19-21).
12. Is a sin from which one can be delivered (I Cor. 6:11).
13. Is contrary to sound doctrine (I Ti. 1:9-10).
14. Is just as wicked as witchcraft, hatred, heresy, idolatry, adultery, thievery, covetousness, drunkenness, extortion, murder, prostitution, kidnapping, lying, perjury, sorcery, or any other sin (I Cor. 6:9-10; Gal. 5:19-21; I Ti. 1:9-10; Rev. 22:15).
15. Is fornication (Mt. 15:19; Mk. 7:21; Acts 15:20,29; 21:25; Rom. 1:29; I Cor. 6:9, 13, 18; 7:2; 10:8; II Cor. 12:21; Gal. 5:19; Eph. 5:3; Col. 3:5; I Thes. 4:3; Rev. 2:14, 20-21; 9:21).
16. Is based on a selfish misunderstanding of sex (I Cor. 7:2-5).
17. Can be overcome through salvation and a Biblical marital relationship (I Cor. 7:2-5).
18. Results from man's depravity (Mt. 15:19; Mk. 7:21).
19. Dishonors the human body (I Cor. 6:13 ).
20. Is to be avoided at all costs (I Cor. 5:18; 10:8; Eph. 5:3; II Th. 4:3).
21. Is a work of the flesh (Gal 5:19).
22. Is contrary to God's will (I Th. 4:3).
23. Is unseemly or improper (Rom. 1:27).
24. Is against nature and is vile (Rom. 1:26).
25. Is unclean and dishonorable (Rom. 1:24).
2007-02-11 03:16:55
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answered by ccguy 3
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not at all.
im in musical theatre, i do shows and stuff, and 95% of the guys there are gay, and honestly i get along with them alot better then i get along with girls lol.
i love them.
i mean of course i still get along with girls and straight guys, but i find gay guys are easier to talk to about stuff.
=]
and im straight and im 15
2007-02-11 03:40:31
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answered by LALAkerri 1
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There's still time ahead of you for a lesbian spirit to get into you since you now think it's ok to be lesbian coz your aunt is. Guess what? Everyone will stand for himself/herself before God and I'm more than sure that He won't let homos into his holy heaven. I pray that you don't let the same spirit that gets to ur aunt doesn't come to you.
Jesus loves You!
2007-02-11 03:20:09
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answered by Jesus Loves You 2
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Well good for you! They are real people, with real lives, real feelings, real families and real hopes and dreams.
I see you've been raised to accept all people regardless of differences. Good on you!
2007-02-11 03:19:01
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answered by DEATH 7
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dear Alex, you are reffering letter that is absurd. look there is this phrase: " If I am created in the image of God, homosexuals are created in the image of God." when god created world and man he stated that it was GOOD and correct, but after sin entered this worled eerything changed. homosexuality is sin and phsychological disease. i had attrection to guys, and it was really hard form me to change, but i did not by my self but by our lord Jesus Christ. he gave me new life and ne cleansed heart. you dont need phsycological help, only thing you need is to read bible, accept Jesus christ as your savior and pray, beleave if you accept God, he will change you in a moment as he did to me.
2007-02-11 03:52:38
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answered by Unicorn 1
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you mean 'against gays'????
no I like most gays--they are people just like everyone else..some good/some not so good
2007-02-11 03:52:40
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answered by Anonymous
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What do you mean "it's like they're real people?" Thay ARE real people!
2007-02-11 03:18:47
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answered by Karen W 2
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