What if a Young Christian boy gets on here, worried because he's attracted to other men, asking the question we see on here so often, and you, doing your Xian duty, tell him he's an abomination and evil and going to hell and he can't take it--puts the gun in his mouth and becomes another teenage statistic--would you care? Would Jesus care?
2007-03-28 05:49:30 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hayden, Christian and other alike should read your question and think hard about it. I know the age limit is supposed to be 13...but I also know they get around it all the time. And even at 13...or 20...or older...we all need to be aware that our words, spoken here in jest, critical, condemning or given with an attitude could push a child...or even an adult...over the edge. We need to be responsible in our questions and answers, always with the knowledge that someone may be badly hurt by our words. We can start by not passing off opinions and personal beliefs or prejudices off as facts.
And yeah I would care...and so would Jesus.
The Skeptical Christian, JPO
Grace and Peace
Peg
2007-03-28 07:22:05 · answer #1 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hayden, you intrigue me with your question, so I will give you an honest answer. I do care. It makes no difference what sexual orientation, religious preference, or ethnic background, a person is. I think it is a greater sin to belittle our fellow human being into thinking that he is a abomination. I do hate bullies, and think it a bloody shame that the religious zealots find it necessary to bully anyone whom doesn't kowtow to their beliefs. I have the curse of giving a damn about people, and feel a fierce storm of anger grow within me when I see someone being bullied. I am no angel, nor the person to to represent Christianity, but make no mistake, this is not what Jesus would do..nor would Jesus want me to take a two inch pipe to a bullies head, but I would in order to defend the weaker person. Yeppers, count me guilty of wrath on this charge. I've been guilty of much worse, but it was after all a worthy cause, because like I said...I hate all kinds of bullies. The only crack you will hear is when I connect with a bullies head.
2007-03-28 12:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by Battlerattle06 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hayden I would hope that a young Christian boy who is attracted to men would NOT have to see something like that on here. I would care, as far as Jesus you know what I think of Jesus. The Christians who answered this aren't the bashing kind, which is nice to see since all I ever see are the bashing kinds. The Christians who would say that this is evil should practice what they preach which is NOT to judge and least of all NOT be hateful in their answers.
2007-03-28 23:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by Lynnemarie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think the word abomination should be banned from use in regard to human beings. Yes, I know, freedom of speech - in which I believe. But words and their associated ideas can cut so very deep.
Some Christians would care very much; others on the extreme end would probably think he deserved it. Not all Christians respond with hate and judgment - though many seem to on this forum.
2007-03-28 06:00:10 · answer #4 · answered by milomax 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Any person claiming to be a Christian that judges others so harshly is nothing but a sham and I would hope the young person would pay no attention to their rantings. Jesus is all about loving and caring for our brothers and sisters regardless of whether or not we approve or disapprove of their particular lifestyle. We are ALL sinners, including the best Christians. I would hope that the person instead of judging would advise the person to seek advice from a trusted adult. Their doctor, their school counselor or a trusted relative.
2007-03-28 05:58:14 · answer #5 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree with your point. As a Christian I believe homosexuality is not God's will for people, but I also believe reaction should be with compassion, not condemnation. A lot of what passes for "Christian" here on Answers has nothing to do with a Christ-like attitude, unfortunately.
We are meant to be preaching grace, not law; forgiveness, not condemnation; empowerment, not despair. And yet, too often all we get from the supposed "Christian" message is law, condemnation and despair.
2007-03-28 05:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I, personally, am not christian, but hope that no one on here takes any answer from Y/A as gospel. The replies posted are simply opinions.....not facts. Basing any portion of your life on someone elses opinions is like building a castle in sand. It just aint gonna work!
Frankly, I am infuriated by any person, christian or not, that preaches intolerance, ignorance and hatred. When that leads to the loss of life....it is a very sad reflection on not only that person, but the ideals they are touting to represent. As for Jesus....I do not subsribe to his divinity, only his humanity. If he were around, I do feel he would care and be greatly disturbed at the corruption of his teachings. Then again...he died over 2000 years ago so that point is kinda null and void.
2007-03-28 06:05:52 · answer #7 · answered by seanachaipriestess 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
"and the greatest of these is love"
"Love one another as I have loved you"
"judge ye not least ye shall be judged"
"Let he who has not sinned cast the first stone"
" Love your neighbor as yourself"
Sometimes christians (little c) judge their neighbor because they don't love them and then cast a stone because of ill will and hatred.
So many things in the Bible are sinful, that no man can escape judgement without Grace. It is Grace that saves the sinner. As Christ set with the Prostitute and counseled her, I am sure he made her feel loved. I am sure He knew the sins of the crowds watching with disbelief as he consoled a hooker. I am certian He knew that Her sins were simply her burden and that everyone has a burden to carry. Homosexuality is something that demands our love for the individual. If we judge, then we will be judged for our sins.
2007-03-28 17:27:35 · answer #8 · answered by Give me Liberty 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow, someone just made an excellent point.
You're exactly right Hayden. We talk as if we are all "avatar people" forgetting that behind each screen name is a real person with real problems. We haven't a clue what effect our words might have. Best to be respectful.
2007-03-28 05:56:43 · answer #9 · answered by iamnoone 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I would care and Jesus would care. I would be more concerned with where the person who told that young boy would be going as it is not his duty to judge, only Gods, so is he placing himself on the same level as God?
2007-03-28 05:56:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋