is the gay communuity offended by God's word?

Question

they sure act like it.

Answer 1

Sure. They don't want to be seen as sinners, so they toss out the parts they don't agree with and claim that it's not Christian to judge others. Right, like Christians shouldn't be able to determine what's right and wrong.....

Answer 2

I am offended by religion. I used to hate it for being the source of so much evil deeds in world history. I've softened that stance somewhat, but it is coming back due to Islamic fanatacism and the infestation of our secular government by Christians. Spirituality, belief in God, should be private and personal. But then, that's not the role of religion, is it? It has always been a tool for control, power and fear. The Bible was a compilation of works written by men. I don't believe any God has spoken to any mortal, at least none that shouldn't be on lithium.

Please don't attack me, these are MY beliefs, and I just so happen to NOT agree with the lifestyles many religious fundamentalists lead. Uh oh, sarcasm.

Answer 3

First, let me say that I am a Christian. Second, I read the Word of God. Third, I understand who I am and I study the Word for my growth and understanding.

To answer your question, no, I'm not offended by the Word of God. What offends me is when you have narrow- minded people who have no idea what the scriptures mean trying to convince me that I'm a sinner because of who I am. I am saved by grace. You have a blessed day, now.

Answer 4

I don't believe in the Christian god so why would I be offended by his supposed word.

What I am offended by is when people use what's written in a 2,000 year old book as a reason to take my rights away or as "proof" that I'm a corrupt person.

Answer 5

I cannot answer for the gay community or any other community. I can only answer for myself. I am offended by judgemental people who claim to be speaking God's word. By their very act of judgement they prove their ignorance of their own faith. The Bible addresses homosexuality to some degree in the old testament, and then by Paul in the new testament. Too many people forget Paul was an old testament scholar and obviously received those teachings from books such as Leviticus (since Christ did not address homosexuality at all). Please don't even try to tell me that you adhere to all of "God's laws" listed in Leviticus. Odds are your wifes shirt (in your icon) is a cotton blend. That is also an abomination in Leviticus. That is just one of many examples.

There was a little saying about motes in eyes. I think it was Christ that said it. does that offend you?

Answer 6

God's word, according to you? Are you presenting yourself as a prophet or official spokesperson? No, I'm not offended by God's word, but you cannot convince me that a collection of books selected, culled, and edited by a committee of hundreds of select clergy, and repeatedly re-translated by those in the employ of various churches to reinforce then-current church doctrine, represents the "Word of God" as he would have handed down from the heavens. In the architectural community, when we see a building that appears disjointed, contradictory, and lacking focus, we say it must have been "designed by committee"; the same applies to the Bible- some of the pieces are good, some are bad, and others just don't belong.

Answer 7

You mean Man's word God doesn't have hands to write with.

What does the Bible really say about homosexuality? Actually, very little. Most significantly, Jesus said nothing at all. Considering the relatively small amount of attention the Bible pays to the subject, we must ask ourselves why this is such a volatile issue. Other subjects about which the scriptures say a great deal (e.g. judgment, pride, hypocrisy) receive much less passionate attention. Before looking at specific passages, it is important to note that everyone understands the scriptures based on, and through, the light of what they have been taught. The Bible was not written in a cultural void, and many of its instructions and laws are simply classified as less relevant today (e.g. prohibition against eating pork).

Nowhere does the Bible actually address the idea of persons being lesbian or gay. The statements are, without exception, directed to certain homosexual acts. Early writers had no understanding of homosexuality as a psychosexual orientation. That truth is a relatively recent discovery

Answer 8

I cannot speak on behalf of an entire community that spans the globe. I can answer this from my perspective though.

First of all, I'm going to assume that you are referring to a Christian faith when you speak of this "God". I'm not offended by a heavenly being. I'm offended by those who think that they are holier than thou and think they have the right to tell me how to live my life. I'm disgusted by those who can't separate the church from the "God" and I am appalled at those who ask such an inflammatory question in order to incite an argument in a section of Y!A where they know their question will provoke a negative response.

Is that answer enough for you?

Answer 9

No I am offended by straight people's interpretation of God's word.

Answer 10

No I accept God's word, and try to follow it. Just because I'm gay doesn't mean I can't try to follow God, and in extension, Jesus' message of love, hope and forgiveness.
I am, however, offended by people who (not saying you are) who believe that Christianity is exclusive to certain people only. They think that they know what God is thinking and how God judges people. I hold no illusions about how God works. I don't try to comprehend his actions, because they are unfathomable.

Answer 11

A number of people in the gay community have a great deal of faith in God. Besides, it's so-called Christians that seem to be offended by us.