Christians generally oppose of homosexuality due to what the bible has to say about it. Many Christians can't accept the fact that homosexuality is not a choice. Homosexuality in general has no incentive in itself...just like being blind, handicapped, deaf, and etc., so the belief that someone would actually choose to be gay opposed to being born gay is really beyond me. However, their are some Christians that accept the fact that people can be born gay but hold that they should not act upon thier "LUST". When a man wants to have sex with another man you call it "lust". So what's the difference when you want to have sex with someone of the opposite sex? Why don't you label it as "lust" too? If someone's gay, doesn't he have the right to have sexual desires and act upon them too? Should gays be deprived of thier natural feelings just because your book says so? Does it make sense? Instead of judging gays, you should be pondering the reliability of your bible instead!
2007-08-14 21:18:21 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
wow
People keep asking the same thing over and over.......till they get the answers they way I guess
It has been proven.....read the Medical Journals of today...that homosexuality IS A CHOICE brought on by a person enviroment. Who you surround yourself with, how you were raised, etc.
It's interesting that you compare it to being handicapped,yet you are all for it?
2007-08-14 21:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by kenny p 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you know... if anyone says not to act on thet lust theyre SUPPOSED to apply that to straight feelings too.. all sexual desire is consitered "lust" dosent matter if its hedero or homo. The individuals who dont are just retarded on calling out the homosexuals on it and not the straights.
((it basicly comes down to acting on those feelings in youre not married to the person .. which is a problem because christan belief is "But from the begining of creation God made them male and female. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother; and cleave to his wife. And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let no man put ashunder" ((Mark 10:6-9)) which basicly make it a problem to those people.. since its not a "proper" union its "not right" . Just remember not to hate the bible or God because of those stupid people... no one can effect your relationship with him but YOU and you alone. ))
2007-08-14 22:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by krissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's considered lust because there is no chance of procreating. Heterosexual sex is also considered lustful if it's aim is not for procreation. Hairs are split between various denominations about this topic. Like sex inside of marriage is thought to be totally ok by some and lustful if it's intention is not for bringing new life into the world. Basically any sex that is done purely for pleasure and not for the creation of life is considered lustful. Realistic Christians like myself believe God has bigger fish to fry then to worry about what 2 people that love each other do. People forget or just don't understand that it's not their duty to judge another persons actions. That's Gods job. And I don't think God will over look all your good deeds and punish you for sexual orientation.
2007-08-14 21:35:49 · answer #3 · answered by BOB C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Both are wrong, as for homosexuality, it's a Sin because even though you may not have a choice in it, it's still your choice to act on it.
I bet you wouldn't say the same thing for pedophilia would you? It's just natural, some people are born that way. And in Islam, Muhammad acted on it, so what's the problem with it?
2007-08-14 21:58:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it still considered "lust" for a man or woman to want to share physical intimacy with their spouse of the opposite sex? Am I not experiencing "lust" when I look at my wife, who I love deeply and dearly, and think purely caranal thoughts about her? Or are we reserving "lust" for obsessive sexual desires outside of our marriages? That has a drastic impact on my answer.
Having said that, let me ask you this: If someone's into sex with chickens or dogs or donkeys, doesn't he have the right to have sexual desires and act upon them too?
If someone's into pedophilia, doesn't he have the right to have sexual desires and act upon them too?
If someone's a necrophiliac, doesn't he have the right to have sexual desires and act upon them too?
If someone's a serial killer, doesn't he have the right to have homicidal desires and act upon them too?
If someone's an arsonist, doesn't he have the right to have pyromaniacal desires and act upon them too?
You see where I'm going with this...
There are plenty of improper reltationships between Christians as well, and many Christians choose not to understand the mind of the homosexual. And many Christians sin by having "lust" for something outside of their marriages.
But do not expect for a second that Christianity will change its sacred text merely to avoid offending any percentage of the population. They've had to change their stance on some things in the past that they extrapolated from the Bible, but this is one that is clearly defined in several scriptures.
The rules are written for the distinct reason that they are not meant to be changed. These rules are meant to be an outline for anyone who chooses to commit their lives to the service of God. If you choose a path other than that, then you are free to do so. If you choose to follow Christianity, however, then you know what is expected of you, and it is your responsibility as a part of your commitment to God to follow these commands to the best of your ability.
I knew that this was going to be way too long of an answer!
2007-08-14 21:57:14 · answer #5 · answered by SDW 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think this one attitiude of Christians alone is so steeped in hypocrisy and hate as to render the entire faith morally bankrupt, and to boot prove the bible wrong and that their god cannot conceivable exist. I should expand the last point - why would a loving god create people gay only so he can hate them and condemne them, and if he did not create them gay how come he is not omnipotent? You are right, the idea that people would choose to be gay is one of the most stupid and cruel Christians have ever come up with. Christians should hang their heads in shame over this - just as they should about slavery (they once used the Bible to say slavery was commanded and condoned by God and that black people were an inferior species - even the Pope has had to aologise for that one).
2007-08-14 21:52:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
For many of the Christians you speak of it's the fact that they only see the stereotypical gay world, and not individuals... so you end up being labeled. Let's face it, the face of the "gay community" is multiple sex partners, parading down the street in your underwear, and rampant drug use (all gays know the magic number 420). So, as we jump from bed to bed with any and everyone, we are seen as acting on our "lust" and not in loving relationships. The fact that many straight people do exactly the same thing is beyond them, the fact that there are many gay relationships that are monogamous and last years is beyond them. Honestly, being Christian has nothing to do with it... these are generally ignorant people who only see what they want to see, and not what is truly out there.
2016-04-01 12:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. My guess would be because a Man can get a woman pregnant and how we explain marriage as a man and a woman falling in love and getting married I guess.
Me I am Catholic and I am against gay marriage.
However I have no problem with gay people, dating and living together. It's their buisness and they're not hurting anybody.
I'm straight but I'm friends with everybody. gay's not contagoius.
Plus who's gonna design our clothes. All the great designers are gay.
And gay men are even better hair stylist and fashion experts than a lot of women.
2007-08-14 21:30:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
What Christians don't quite understand at this late date is that the rules of Christianity only apply to those who practice Christianity and nobody else. God doesn't care if other people practice homosexuality, he only cares if his people practice homosexuality.
That point is easily provable. A couple of hundred miles across the Mediterranean from Israel lies Greece.During Biblical times the Greeks openly practiced homosexuality , it was an integral and positive part of their culture.
If God didn't like the idea so much he could have easily wiped the Greeks from the face of the Earth with whatever God uses to these things .He did not do that.He let the Greeks be . The reason he let the Greeks be was since they were not his chosen people they could not break his rules and therefore could not suffer the consequences
2007-08-14 21:51:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
I love this jargon about science proving homosexuality is a choice then I read a medical magazine saying that in fact it isn't a choice that it is a misfired neuron.
Homosexuality is something people are born with, I have someone in my family who is bisexual(explain that one) No there is no abuse in my family, nor did they make a choice one day. They told me one day it was like bridging a gap in their lives that they loved women and men without bias. I think its quite beautiful.(I'm straight don't bother)
Could possible misinterpretations and opinions have filtered there way into the bible? yes.
IS God a man? a woman? Both?
Does god/s love all of us with equality? you betcha.
PS: Johnny appleseed, you don't have to reference the obvious fundamentalists answer in every post.
2007-08-14 22:01:10 · answer #10 · answered by infinite2678 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋