O.K. Fundies, do you really believe that people can turn from their supposed sin of homosexuality? Do you really believe in these ex-gay groups?
If so, if single, would you be willing to date/marry/have children with someone who was a "former" homosexual, who supposedly turned from the "sinful" lifestyle and found your idea of God ?
Would you mind if your adult child dated/married/had children with a former homosexual who found your idea of God?
Would you be willing to go to a Church retreat with a former homosexual and share sleeping/bathroom/shower quarters knowing you may be nude in front of them?
If you truly believe that one can turn from this "supposed" sin...shouldn't you be able to answer yes to all of the above?
Your thoughts?
2007-07-11 08:25:02 · 13 answers · asked by G.C. 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The problem with ex-gay "therapy" is that it doesn't work and in some cases, it's harmful. All major mental health organizations reject it and say it's ineffective. Even those who claim to be "changed," when being honest, admit to remaining same-sex desires. How many heterosexuals have same-sex desires?
Many ex-ex-gays tell us that this "ex-gay" nonsense did not work for them. Some even attempted suicide, because of it. But their voices are ignored by those pushing this quackery and making money off it.
If I hear a "former" gay man saying he is now heterosexual and happily married to a woman, my first thought is that he's discovered that he was actually bisexual.
If I have to "change" my sexual orientation in order to please other humans and be accepted by them, I'll pass. I'd prefer to remain gay and unbroken, as God created me, and continue my current loving, fulfilling and long-lasting relationship with Christ.
2007-07-11 10:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B - Prop. 8 Repealed! 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Let me ask you...
A woman is accused of cutting off her husbands penis. Would you have a problem dating this person? Would you have a problem with your son dating, marrying, having children with this person?
I truely believe that she can be sorry for this, but if I were a man, I sure wouldn't feel comfortable being with her.
It has nothing to do with believing "that one can turn from this supposed sin" as you stated above.
2007-07-11 09:25:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has nothing to do with fundamentalism. Gayness is a choice people make. Choices can be changed or corrected, If you look at this logically you will conclude that sex between like genders is a contradiction.
For example, gay marriage. If you see what the "purpose" of marriage is you can logically conclude that is cannot be a same sex relationship.
You cannot let your emotions make you believe otherwise. And, do not be fooled into thinking that homosexuality is a natural , born with, thing.
2007-07-11 08:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't have a problem with any of that if someone had repented of their sin and accepted Jesus Christ as their Saviour. Homosexuality is a sin.
They would then know that homosexuality is just a perversion of what God has instituted between a married man and woman. They would know that it was wrong, and goes against what God's Word teaches and what thousands of years of civilization teaches, and what the biological and anatomical makeup of humans teaches.
So, yeah. Once they realize all of that, then I would answer yes to all.
2007-07-11 08:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Michael Glatze, one of the leading Gay Rights Activist has left the gay lifestyle and became a heterosexual Christian. He is not some closet homosexual that was "Not Sure" of himself either. This guy was the editor and one of the founders of the Young Gay America magazine. We are talking about a prominant homosexual figure here. Here is a quote from Glatze....
"Homosexuality is death, and I choose life."
2007-07-11 08:36:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
What a fantastic question! Can't wait to see responses. I know that a bisexual can love someone of the opposite gender (my ex-boyfriend and I are both bi), but a person who claimed to always have been all-the-way-gay and talks about "struggling"? If it were my friend or sibling considering marrying that person, I'd tell them to be careful.
A couple sites to consider:
http://www.beyondexgay.com
http://www.exgaywatch.com
2007-07-11 08:30:25 · answer #6 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that you can be cured of anything... and I also believe sometimes you aren't cured right away and sometimes you arent cured at all. As far as homosexuality is concerned, since its not a physical illness, if a person wants to be cured, they will be... if not, they wont be. Just like anything you WANT to change about your lifestyle or personality... the key IS... what do YOU want?
2007-07-11 08:33:11 · answer #7 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
" Do not be deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, NOR HOMOSEXUALS.....shall inherit the kingdom of God" ...... And such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God". (I Corin. 6:9-11)
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You can be set free from this demonic sin through the power of Jesus Christ. Many homosexuals have been completely set free to live a holy life through the power of Jesus Christ.
2007-07-11 08:35:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I know someone who did and now he is married to a friend of my family and he is a wonderful husband and father.....Also have heard many testimonies from others with experiences like his......so yes.
2007-07-11 08:32:11 · answer #9 · answered by knockout85 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some people don't get it. I had a friend who married a gal and did all he could to fight his homosexuals urges. Yeah - it never worked. He left her for another man. There is no "cure".
2007-07-11 08:35:16 · answer #10 · answered by SpiritRoaming 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋