Do you go to a Gay-friendly church?

Question

A "gay friendly" church would be any one that allows gay members without attempting to convert or change them.

Some churches like this include but are not limited to:
Unitarian Universalist
Sunshine Cathedrals
Science of Mind
Dharma Centers
some 2nd Presbyterian Churches

Any others that I am missing?

ok people - so if your church will try to convert then just say so...
don't try to bend words around....

and church does not always mean Christian either... there is no such monopoly on religion...
There are sooo many different beliefs.
So if your opinion is that gays should not be tolerated for this and that reason - then just say "no" to this question and accept that I am not interested in your answer.

Answer 1

Yes, I do. I'm an Episcopalian, and my own parish is quite gay-friendly. And of course, our denomination gained a lot of media attention for ordaining a gay bishop. I feel that when Christ said to love our neighbors, He didn't just specify the straight ones.

Add to your list:

The Episcopal Church
Unity (this is different that the Unitarian Universalists)
United Church of Christ
Metropolitan Community Churches

Answer 2

No. As a gay guy, I'd rather eschew the entire tradition of Christianity as loathsomely anti-human, a relic of antiquated bigotry and superstition kept alive by virtue of the obstinacy of habit produced by generations of systematic sectarian training.

That said...lol...I understand why some gay people feel the need to belong to a church, and to call it a "church," and to reinterpret Christianity to make it more amenable to a POV that's progressed beyond the Dark Ages. We've all been trained to think of "Jesus" as the symbol of all that is good and holy. Even the atheist is compelled to base his entire position on the supposed teachings of Jesus. So it's only natural that the first thing people want to do is prove that the problem is with the cult founded in his name, but that Jesus himself would've sided with them on whatever the issue happens to be.

It seems like a better idea, in my opinion, to discard the entire religion and start fresh, or at least with a tradition less overtly hostile to humanity and sexuality in general, and homosexuality in particular. The only good reason I can think of for homosexuals to call themselves "Christian" is to deliberately usurp the tradition and its symbolism. But why not - this is, after all, exactly how Christianity itself started!

Answer 3

I attend a progressive Methodist church that is "inclusive" gay people can worship and serve in the full life of the church...the local church is taking a stand for gay people.

However, the Methodist denomination as a whole is still not on board with welcoming gays into their fold...but, hopefully someday soon they will,

There is a whole denomination called the metropolitan community churches...they are predominantly a gay church...and the largest one, the "cathedral of hope" is in Dallas Texas...the Dallas church has several thousand members and offers two services a Sunday to packed crowds...

Gay people want to return to the God of their childhood, but most are unwelcomed...

Answer 4

Metropolitan Community Churches are gay organized, gay supported and gay ministered. I always supported these churches and the one I would go to was ministered by a friend, who did his best to save me from going to hell because of being a Pagan. Chuck died some years back from AIDS and he has been well missed.

Answer 5

In Wicca, homosexuality is generally viewed either neutrally -- as a naturally-occurring orientation, like heterosexuality -- or as an act of love and pleasure to be celebrated. In the Charge of the Goddess, the Goddess states: "Let My worship be in the heart that rejoices, for behold: all acts of love and pleasure are My rituals."

Wicca also has denominations dedicated to LGBT members.

Answer 6

This is a tough question. Our church has no problem with anyone attending as all are welcome however, they will hear preaching from the pulpit that homosexuality is against God's law -Romans 1,and several other verses that say no effeminate will enter heaven, etc. Do we love gays, of course. Do we treat them with love, of course. Do we love them enough to try to save them from not going to heaven because of homosexuality which is what the bible calls a habitual sin (a sin that is a lifestyle versus a slip on occassion), of course. But as far as treating a gay nice, etc. We do and I'm happy about that. I'm also happy that we tell them the truth and nothing but the truth because eternal life means much more than our short life here.

Knowing what I know biblically, if I truly felt I was gay, I would determine in my heart to remain celibate and live a life honoring God, that is how important God, salvation and heaven is to me.

Answer 7

No, I don't attend an lying friendly or a theft friendly church either though. I believe homosexuality is a sin just like lying or stealing. I do not condemn people for there sin however, because I am a sinner, too. I do not commit that particular sin, but my sins are no better or no worse in the eyes of God. Sin is sin and christians should ask for forgiveness of their sins not be "friendly" with them.

Answer 8

I think some Episcopal churches too.

I would not consider my church gay friendly. I wish that were not true. I know people would be judgemental. But ALL should be welcome at ANY church. It is not for me to judge someone else, it's between them and God.

My little sister is gay and she left the church because she didn't feel welcome. That is sad. Jesus Himself would welcome her with open arms. We should too.

Answer 9

I agree with Amelia. Gays want to many special privilages. Quite pathetic!

Answer 10

Gay friendly? We don't gay bash but we will tell you that it's an abomination and you need to change your ways. After hearing that and you don't turn from it you will be asked to leave.

We aren't a 'seeker friendly' church. We go by the Bible and not by what people want to hear.