The answer is yes. I know this sounds really pushy, but I just got back from Chautauqua and I saw this amazing movie by Dan Karslake, called "For the Bible Tells Me So". It is very much pro-gay and it is very much pro-religion.
www.forthebibletellsmeso.org
It interviews "five very normal, very Christian, very American families" who have enough insight to accept their gay children. It talks about literalism, and how people take the Bible and use it as a weapon. Like how being gay is considered, quote, an "abomination"--and then a page later, eating shrimp and wearing linen and wool together is an "abomination". The Bible was made thousands of years ago, and back then, population was declining, and gay relationships aren't exactly baby-making ones. Back then, "abomination" meant "going against custom". It was against custom to eat certain foods and wear certain clothes, and to waste semen where it was desperately needed.
Needless to say, the population emergency has deflated.
2007-08-12 15:52:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
And now gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people everywhere are facing prejudice and we get Bible verses shoved in our faces any time we act out against it. But you know what? The Bible was written by people and now it is being misinterpreted by people. And they need to be educated. We need more priests (or bishops) like Gene Robertson.
That's why I telling you all about this film. I want it to get as many viewers as possible--I want it in every movie theater across America. But it needs your help now. If it doesn't make money now, film makers can't bump it up to the big screen. So check out the website and look for local viewings. And spread the word. Spread the message.
Show Christianity for what it should be; gay-friendly.
2007-08-12 15:58:41 · update #1
Hi there Brandy, I completely and utterly agree with you! As a university graduate who read history, I have found that the bible is a great history book, however, it is, as you say, open to much misinterpretation. People certainly do take the bible and use it as a weapon. In the time when the bible was written, culture and attitudes were very different then, as were the meanings and definitions of certain words....just as you have given as an example in the word: 'abomination.' People take the bible too literally, and adapt the 'meanings' to suit their attitudes. I will certainly look out for this film and pass on the message.
All the best! :o)
2007-08-12 16:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
i will probably get thumbs down for saying this, but here goes anyway.
I have found that gay people seem to confuse honesty with cruelty or lack of understanding. I myself have never discussed the Bible's view on homosexuality with a gay person ) not knowingly anyway) but i have witnessed discussions, and usually the Christian person seems to be saying that homosexuality is an abomination according to the Bible. It does not mean that all Christians hate gays, or that God hates gays - God loves us all. But God dislikes homosexuality according to the Bible. Thats not being cruel, that is just being honest. Dont shoot the messenger.
In contrast, there is something that straight people do all the time which i feel also fuels the problems between gays and straight people, and that is to focus solely on the ills of homosexuality and ignore all the others abominations in the Bible such as adultery and fornication and countless others besiedes. There are so many people who think they are authorised to criticise gay people while they themselves commit fornication on a daily basis. #
We all need to learn not to be so judgemental of others - after all we are all sinners, none of us are absolved of sin, and we all need to remedy that, not just gay people.
2007-08-12 16:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by Chimera's Song 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The Bible does condemn all relationships that are not man-woman relationships. It was also written thousands of years ago. Obviously, times have changed. Hopefully, someday the more ignorant people out there will too.
2007-08-12 17:14:13 · answer #3 · answered by Bookworm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no disunity between gays and Christians. There are gay and lesbian, even transsexual Christians. The problem is people..a group of narrow-minded bigots who attack the gay community under the guise of misinterpreted biblical quotes and under the guise of living as Christians.
2007-08-12 16:13:55 · answer #4 · answered by gone fishing 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are many gay churches and gays/lesbian/bi/TG people who identify as Christian. Things will change: the Bible also has been used to justify slavery and the oppression of women.
You're right.
2007-08-12 16:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by Divadarya: trans n' proud 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-10 02:34:28 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OOOOH i like that question. I will have to remember it the next time me and my mum have this discussion (which is monthly) she a raving christian and im a ravin lesbian lol this should shut her up for a bit haha cheers! Wish me luck!
2007-08-12 23:01:41 · answer #7 · answered by dopyjazz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amen. God Bless for standing up for your faith when so many gays are anti-christian. I was born and raised catholic and will be a gay catholic untill the day I die, maybe longer if God allows sex in heaven.
2007-08-12 18:52:54 · answer #8 · answered by I only love you when I drink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I am gay and christian. I see NO conflict.
2007-08-12 15:59:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
That homos can do whatever they think is one thing.
If Christianity accepts their conduct, then it shows the poverty of that religion.
2007-08-12 20:15:44 · answer #10 · answered by Canute 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋