I have known I was gay since a very early age, and I know it is not something I chose to be, it is just something that I AM! However, how could this be something that I am, if it is wrong to be gay? I was raised in the UPCI, and feel that I agree with this faith, however I don't agree with their opinion on homosexuality. How can I continue to have this as my religion? Is there somewhere else I can go to church that believes the same way as UPCI, but will accept me. Thank you for all honest answers. God bless you, have a great day!
2007-08-26 02:07:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Gay-positive Pentecostal groups:
The Rock of Christ Church of Little Rock, AR, is "A Progressive Pentecostal Church with an Outreach to the Gay and Lesbian Community. Teaching an Acts 2:38 Message for Whosoever!" 3
Apostolic Intercessory Ministry (AIM) is an "Apostolic Pentecostal Organization interceding on the behalf of the Gay and Lesbian Community." 7
The National Gay Pentecostal Alliance was organized in 1980 as a Pentecostal group open to persons of all sexual orientations. Co-founder Rev. William H. Carey wrote in 1993:
"Given the intense homophobic nature of most Pentecostal denominations, setting up any type of organization within any of those bodies, or even comprised of members of any of those bodies, was not possible. Open homosexuals are not tolerated in Pentecostal churches. Some are excommunicated. Those are the lucky ones."
"Prior to being forced to leave the United Pentecostal Church, I was subjected to two exorcisms in an effort to change my sexua
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sexual orientation. (Of course, nothing happened, but I was traumatized enough that I nearly gave up on God.) A UPC minister tried to convince me that I would (should) take my own life, and then tried to blackmail me. There are even worse horror stories concerning the treatment of openly gay/lesbian people in Pentecostal churches, but I think you get the idea. Creating an independent Pentecostal denomination was our only option at the time." 4
They later merged with the Apostolic Intercessory Ministry to create the Apostolic Restoration Mission. 11
The Fellowship of Reconciling Pentecostals International (RPI) was founded by Robert Morgan. It is "a small network of Pentecostal ministers and churches..." 5,6 Their bylaws state that they provide "a social climate that encourages and supports monogamous relationships and solid family units" and , a " 'city of refuge' for the healing of those who have been abused and hurt in other churches." Their mission statement states that they
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are "a network of Pentecostal ministers, churches and ministries which seeks by means of the full gospel of Jesus Christ to reconcile all repentant people to God without regard to race, gender, political persuasion, economic or educational status, sexual orientation, nationality, religious affiliation, or any other thing that divides. The RPI provides wounded apostolics an affirming home among those of 'like precious faith', and a safety net for those in personal, family, or religious crisis."
2007-08-27 00:08:55 · update #3
Thank you for pointing me in the right direction with your source (best answerer)!!!
Thank you all!
2007-08-27 00:09:53 · update #4
The General Conference of the United Pentecostal Church adopted a very brief Position Paper on Homosexuality in 1977. It made a number of points:
+ They do not approve of liberal groups within Christianity who are accepting "the so-called 'gay-rights' movement as a legitimate lifestyle."
+ They interpret Romans 1 as declaring that homosexuality is "vile, unnatural, unseemly and an abomination in the sight of God."
+ They condemn homosexuality as a "moral decadence and sin"
+ They encourage people to pray for "the deliverance of those enslaved by that satanic snare."
The Biblical passage to which they are referring is Romans 1:26-27. It contains a Greek phrase "para physin" which is commonly translated into the English word "unnatural". This is an error. Unnatural implies that the act is morally condemned. In Greek, the phrase really means "that which is beyond the ordinary and usual." "Unconventional" would have been a better match in English to the original Greek. In 1 Corinthians 11:14, when Paul refers to long hair on men as unusual and not ordinary, he used the same two words. A full interpretation of this passage is available.
They do not indicate whether they condemn only homosexual behavior, or whether they also reject homosexual orientation as well. The paper was written in 1977, when people knew much less about sexual orientation than they do today.
Their restoration doctrine normally allows any pastor who is guilty of a major sin to be reinstated. However, Article VII, Section 9, Paragraphs 2-3, of the UPCI Manual prohibits a fallen minister who is guilty of a sexual sin from being restored to the ministry:
"Any minister affiliated with our organization proven guilty of adultery or fornication, or committing any other immoral offense shall forfeit his or her papers immediately...Such minister shall never be qualified for reinstatement into the ministry of the United Pentecostal Church." We assume that homosexual behavior would be an "immoral offense."
A common theme mentioned by many Pentecostals is that a homosexual orientation is caused by an indwelling demonic spirit, and that exorcism is the only meaningful treatment.
2007-08-26 02:16:14 · answer #1 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gay Pentecostal Church
2016-12-28 14:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try anyone of these.
The First International Anglican Episcopal Lutheran Presbyterian Reformed Methodist Baptist Seventh Day Adventist Pentecostal Nazarene Unitarian Gospel Non Denominational Church and Assembly of God Christ Science Scientist of Latter Day Saints Jehovah Witness Evangelical Christian Restoration Calvary Bible Apostolic Progressive Faith Holiness Universalist Discipleship Congregational Covenant Independent United Communion Fellowship Conference Convention Association and Community Of The Lord. American Baptists, Southern Baptists, Christian Unity Baptists, Primitive Baptists, Duck River & Kindred Associations of Baptists, Baptist Church of Christ, Freewill Baptists, General Baptists, General Six—Principle Baptists, Independent Baptist Church of America, National Baptist, Evangelical Life & Soul Saving Assembly of the U.S.A., Regular Baptists, Separate Baptists, Seventh Day Baptists, Two Seed in the Spirit Predestinarian Baptists, United American Freewill Baptists, United Baptists, Free Communion Baptists, Anti-mission Baptists, Conservative Baptists, Fundamental Baptists,
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2007-08-26 02:16:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Christ put no conditions on the way you were to come to him. Seek him as you are and he will change you from the inside. Even Paul said that he did those things he did not want to do and could not do what he desired to do.
When it comes to churches some times it is better to seek God without them as they are made of men an the views of men are not the views of God.
This life is a curse and we all are in ways that we find are in conflict with God. If we were not we would not have needed Christ. Seek God first as you are and don't let men tell you you can not.
2007-08-26 02:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by Locutus1of1 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there are a number of Christian church homes that have a extra sane view of gay and lesbian human beings. Metropolitan community Church is the main important of the predominately gay church homes, yet there are others. additionally many mainline protestant church homes are welcoming to LGBTQ human beings. if your interior of sight community has a gay community center examine out their web page, usually you will come across a catalogue for sturdy interior of sight church homes. God bless you!
2016-10-03 06:31:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you recognize the authority of scripture? In Romans 1, God clearly does not condone homosexual behavior, as it is sin. Just as lying, murder, theft and pride (just to name a few) are all sin. Should I say that I was born a thief, or accept the truth of scripture that it is a sin & that I choose to do it and that I must repent (for once I was a theif, but I no longer am). And since homosexuality is sin, "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?" (Rom. 6:1-2)
2007-08-26 02:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by eondog 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
The Bible does say that being gay is not acceptable. I think if you love the Lord with all of your heart he will understand and love you in return. Maybe you need to stay away from organized religions. Read the bible and you will find your answers. Temptation is something that we all have to deal with. God bless you.
2007-08-26 02:33:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Anything is possible. If the church you belong doesnt accept or believe in the same values you have, maybe you should look elsewhere. Be true to you!
2007-08-26 02:15:02 · answer #8 · answered by Erie_Irish 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I hope not.
I know you cannot be gay, and be a christian. God created a natural order, and homosexuality simply disregards that natural order. It's immoral. The bible says so. If you want to be gay, I would suggest leaving christianity, and maybe being a buddhist or an atheist.
2007-08-26 02:17:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 4⤋
Why not?
Be what you want to be, don't let others tell you how to live!!
If your church can't accept that go somewhere that does.
Sorry I can't point you in the right direction but good luck dude!!
2007-08-26 02:15:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋