Why Is It A Sin To Be Gay?

Question

ok so heres my story when i was 13 i had a gay relastionship with someone, now i'm 17 and i've tryed to have a boyfriend but when ever they try to toutch me or kiss me a get sick, i feel like i'm forcing myself to be stright because i'm a christian and i love Jesus so i dont want to do the wrong thing,

but when ever i think back to a old girlfriend i just remember how much i loved her and how when she kissed me it felt so right like i was really being true to myself,

my questions are

why is being gay worse then any other sin?

where in the bible dose it say its wrong?

and how can loving someone of the same sex be wrong?

Answer 1

It isn't wrong.

The bible doesn't say being gay is wrong.

Loving another person is never wrong.

You're going to get a lot of scriptural references from Leviticus to Paul. Read them carefully. Notice how every one of them are directed at heterosexuals -- straight people -- who do gay things in the context of idol worship or just to be kinky. None of them address people who are born gay and whose natural affections are inclined toward members of their own gender.

Answer 2

This is what you are taught since you were a child and you can see the ramifications of being gay everywhere. This plays into your psyche. The guilt you feel is from the struggle from within and your environment. Is it a sin? All depends on who your asking. some bible thumping hypocrite or an open minded person who holds no judgment. I feel gayness is part of are life, it's been around since the dawn of time. I'm not gay and the thought of a man near me is disgusting even the thought of two men together is revolting. That's where people get confused. They think just because I don't like it then it is wrong. They'll hate you and fight to stop what your doing by making up non sense in the bible. The sin is that your not free to be who you are and have to fight those inner demons and hide your true self. don't get me wrong there are positives about religion, but they have been overshadow by the ignorant thinking of bible thumping hypocrites.

Answer 3

Are you ready ?
Lev 18:22 Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable.
Gen 18:20-21 Then the Lord said , " The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous that I will go down and see if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me. If not, I will know".
Gen 19
Gen 19:4-5
Gen 19:24-25
2 Peter 2:4-10
2 Peter 2: 6-10
Jude 6-7
Rom 1:18-32
Rom 1:26-27
1 Cor 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? DO NOT BE DECEIVED: Neither the sexually immoral no idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes NOR HOMOSEXUAL offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanders WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
ALL THIS BEING SAID THERE IS HOPE !!!!!!!
1 Cor 6:11
And that (homosexual offenders) is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Answer 4

I don't think it's wrong, and I'm a Christian.

You'll find the anti-gay rhetoric heavily in Leviticus, if that's what you want to see.

Also, I'd recommend really doing some research on this topic; scholars and historians have suggested many theories as to why these scriptures are so prevalent in our cultures today.

One I came across explained that in the Hebrew tradition, the purpose of marriage (and even existence) was to produce more of your race and to "multiply and be fruitful". Anyways, scholars have suggested that Leviticus should be taken within this context and not in the context of "gay's are just wrong/bad." Like other "outdated" scripture (wearing clothes of mixed fibers, eating shellfish and pork, stoning women at the village gates) there is a time and place and appropriateness of context.

On edit: JESUS never once said anything about homosexuality.

One other thing: You need to sweep your religion aside for a moment and really contemplate your sexuality without all that interference. Decide first what you are, or continue to search, and THEN bring religion back into the mix! Jesus/God does not have to be this gigantic obstacle in your life; use Him to help you on your journey. After all, isn't that really all that He asks, is that you use Him for guidance?

In the scheme of everything else, do you think He'd prefer that you follow every last rule dictated by your religion, or that you walk a spiritual path with Him?

Answer 5

Well I think that murder is a bit higher on that list, but it does not refer to homosexuality in the original Hebrew scriptures anywhere. That was all added in the anglo translation. There are a huge amount of gay churches out there, you can still love Jesus and be gay.


Yay, all sorts of thumbs down, gotta love it. There was not even an ancient Hebrew word for 'homosexual' at the time the Bible was translated. The word did not exist, be a leader not a follower. However you did spark the expected amount of controversy.

Answer 6

1. There is no "worse" sin. The Bible says to stone adulterers, but straight people live together all the time. Why aren't the Bible thumpers after them?

2. Many people will point to Leviticus - read right along in there about stoning people that take the Lord's name in vain, how to sacrifice a lamb and how often, how to sell your daughter into slavery etc. Christians will tell you that Jesus fulfilled the law and we don't need the old testament anymore -- so ask yourself why they point to Leviticus if the law was fulfilled in Jesus. Many will point to the writings of Paul also. Quite frankly -- I think Paul was a homophobe because he was gay himself. Just remember there is NOTHING in the scriptures from Christ himself against homosexuality. In fact, there is the story of where a Roman Centurian comes to Jesus to save his slave. The one that tells Jesus that he does not have to come to his home but just give the order and he would know that it would be as he said. For a Roman Centurian to come to a Jew for help was outlandish at best. Also - to come for the sake of a slave? Many have speculated this slave was not just a slave, but a partner (ie sexual partner). One other thing -- people will point to the new testament verse that talks about women leaving their natural inclination to lie with other women. If straight people pervert themselves for lust (actually, lust is sinful - I believe that sex without love is vile at best) that is a sin.

3. Love is NEVER wrong. I hate the Christians that accuse homosexuals of being adulturers because they are not married, yet picket to stop "gay marriage".

Find yourself a gay supportive religious community. Either a congregation that supports homosexual people, or a gay church. I hope you can find something in your community.

Answer 7

course theres nothin wrong with it. cuz god is perfect, and he doesnt make mistakes. so therefore the creation of gays and homosexuality must NOT be a mistake and MUST be a part of the natural world. and to all opposed to this answer: can u honestly say that uve NEVER done anything sexual with/around the same sex (age doesnt matter)? dont lie b/c god is always watching. and if you answered yes, then when u demean homosexuals, u are being a hypocrite. and arent u supposed to luv ALL your fellow man as if they were your flwsh and blood if u were a true christian? im sorry, wat was that? u sound a little shaken now. dont let it get to u. its just the truth of god out there in your face.

Answer 8

Despite public opinion, there's nothing wrong with being gay or straight or bisexual, whatever. I'm sure there are lots of passages in the Bible which can be interpreted as Against homosexuality as well as many which Accept it. Don't forget, my friend, religious books were written long after the revered prophets (including J.C.) walked the earth. And ask yourself this: Who benefits if we all deny sexuality and merely fornicate to give birth to more believers? There, I've answered the question myself.

In your case, it sounds very much as though you indulged in normal experimentation, and are really more hetero than gay. All of us - and this means everyone on this website - are gay or lesbian to one degree or another.

Fran I.am has spoken, brethren. Heed my words or suffer the mental consequences.

Answer 9

The Bible says that you are supposed to stone another man if he lies with a man as he would a woman. Here is one passage:

Leviticus 18:22 " 'Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable.

Here are some more used for the argument:

Passages from the Bible commonly used in the debate over homosexuality include Genesis 19:4-29, Leviticus 18 and 21, Romans 1:18-32, 1 Timothy 1:10, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and Jude 1:7

I personally don't think it's wrong and I don't think anyone should have the power to control another person's affairs if they do not break laws. I'm just quoting the Christian argument...

Answer 10

When you were 13 you had a gay sexual relationship with someone. This is a symptom of something deeper going on. Too early too soon most often means some earlier abuse for you, your partner or both. Revulsion for the opposite sex is one of the indicators of some early sexual violence such as molestation or rape. Some other symptoms are hyper-sexuality, complete sexual shutdown, severe depression and drug/alcohol addiction. You should be less concerned about if and why it is a sin and more concerned about getting counseling for what sounds to me like symptoms of something serious. You need to be completely honest to get to the issues. No more lies about you age or gender online.

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Answer 11

Honey, if you are only 17, love isn't out there for you yet. You have a life to live. Get to know ppl, go places, be happy. In the bible it says that you shouldn't lay in bed with the same sex, basically. You sound a lil confussed right now and I am sure that you are at such a young age. You must put your full trust in Jesus. Until you put your whole life in his hands you won't know what to do. Live for him and your life answers will be answered for you. Don't try to make a sexual decision to early in life that you might regret. Don't have as you call them a boyfriend or girlfriend. Have friends of both sexes and just be friends someone to talk to, hug when you need one. All that stuff. Just take life at its fullest, Pray b/c no matter who you love, someone always loves you, and died for you.