CHRISTAINS AND CATHOLIcS.............?

Question

what would you do if a family member said that their gay,lebain,or bi

lmao wow i dont think god hates anyone gor bein gay lisbo nor bi if that was the case george W. bush would be dead by now

Answer 1

I'm a practicing Catholic, and would be 100% fine with that. But I'm the worst kind of "smorgashboard catholic", so you prob shouldn't take it from me- though too many catholics forget that "Catholic" means "open and accepting"

Answer 2

I have no idea ... really. It would be so easy to say what you would do, but the simple truth is that you can't say for sure. I would hope that any surprise I'd feel would not come across to my family member as judgment and condemnation. Unfortunately, some of my actions in the past have been misunderstood ... so that's a real possibility. I'm sure I'd mull it over for a time (sometimes it takes a bit for me to get used to an idea contrary to what I believed before). I don't think it would change my love for that family member; it would still be there, just as strong. Would I be disappointed? I couldn't say. There were some misconceptions I used to believe that I no longer believe. I know several people who are gay; I'm in a working environment with a co-worker who is supposedly bi-sexual. I thought I might feel differently toward this co-worker whenever I saw her again ... surprisingly I didn't. She still makes the work atmosphere a little bit brighter for me ... and when I see her now my mind doesn't automatically take me to what she may or may not do 'behind closed doors'. I go to school with a boy who is supposedly gay. I say supposedly because he walks the walk and talks the talk ... but I never got into his personal business to ask him if he preferred the same sex. It's not my business. If he wants me to know, he'll tell me. But if he does tell me that he's gay, it won't be a big surprise. I'm already prepared for the possibility. And I know I won't judge him. He's a good person regardless.

So, to answer your question ... I think my response really depends on whether or not I already suspect it. I've come up believing that intimacy with the same sex is a sin, contrary to what is in the Bible. But I also believe in the grace and mercy of God, and in His salvation. I know, because I've read the Bible, that God does not judge anyone with a pure heart who wants to do right. Too many people want to condemn, when it's not their place to do so. Only God has that right; only Jesus had that right, and He chose not to! In fact ... Jesus spent more time in company of the so-called sinners than with the so-called righteous! So, if Jesus did not judge ... who am I to?

I'm a Christian who belongs to the Catholic church. None of us are perfect ... but when I envision Heaven, I don't see a place filled with the people in the church I belong to. I DO see a few of the members of the congregation there ... but the majority of people I envision in Heaven are those who are purported to be the worst sinners and defilers on the face of this earth. I see people like Michael Jackson and Britney Spears and Madonna. I see people like Paris Hilton, Pink, Lindsey Lohan and Elton John. This may cause some to call for my 'ex-communication' ... but I don't see the Pope at all. I see Princess Di and Mother Theresa, but not the current Pope. Give it time, though ... that may change.

Answer 3

I'm a Catholic Christian. My little sister is a lesbian. First she said she was bi and then she said she was a lesbian. And then she didn't date anybody for like 15 years. She's in a "committed relationship" with another lady now; it's been about a year, I suppose.

So you want to know what I did? Well, I prayed -- and have continued to pray -- that my sister has true love in her life. We live in different cities, so we haven't seen each other in 5 years. We talk on the phone and call each other on our birthdays, that sort of thing.

Did you expect me to say that I preached at her or shunned her or something like that? What good would that do? It would only close the lines of communication.

Answer 4

Answer from a Christian Catholic............

I think I'd cry inside, but I'd never stop loving them. They're family. I'd like to believe that I wouldn't ostrasize them. I'd still love them. Family is everything.
I'd love them, but I would give them a piece of my mind. In the end, we'd both know where the other is coming from. If I have to accept their choices, they would have to accept my choices. After all, we're family. We Love Each Other.
.......and correctly said: GOD would not hate someone for being different. He'd have hope for them, and Love them anyways....He even loves that man you mentioned.

Answer 5

What is a lebain?!....goodness only knows what perversion THAT is referring to.

J/K.

Now, if one of my family members told me that, I wouldnt be overjoyed, but I would ALWAYS love them. I would tell that no matter what they did I would never stop loving them or treat them differently, but I would have to respectfully disagree with their lifestyle choice.

Answer 6

I would show them from the Bible the error of their ways and the ultimate judgement for their actions. Then I would constantly pray for their salvation and that God would open their eyes to the truth

Answer 7

That has actually happened to me. I still love that person with all my heart. I love spending time with her she is an awesome person. I pray for her all the time and I know that a sin is a sin and we are all sinners. I do not judge her for her sin because I surely would not want all my sins pointed out! I know that Jesus loves her just as much as He loves me.
Thank you Jesus!!

Answer 8

Pray to God and Lord Jesus to be gracious and merciful in touching their hearts and be healed from such sickness and sin!

and try to minister unto them telling them about the Greatness of the LORD GOD! AMEN.

Answer 9

im southern baptist and everybody is always talking about hw homosexuality is a sin and so on and so forth....oooh i'm rambling.....

they are family. I love them just the same. you loved them before you knew. they were still gay you just didnt know. so whats changed besides you knowing?

family is family. they are always supposed to be with you and love you no matter what. it sadly isnt the case sometimes but it should be.

i still love my uncle.

Answer 10

I would be fine with it, it's a sexual preference, but I would not condone a marriage to someone of the same gender, for that violates the laws of marriage set by God.

Answer 11

That would depend on the person's faith. If they were a Bible-believing Christian then obviously I would point out that they're living a giant contradiction. If not then I probably wouldn't do anything at all.