Would you treat them any differently? What if they told you because they trusted you with every fiber of their being to be understanding, tolerant, and respectful? Would you be?
Please explain your reasoning.
2007-12-17 14:27:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What if it was your best friend? Seriously--think about it.
2007-12-17 14:29:28 · update #1
First of all - I would still love that person. Unconditionally. If it were my son and I have a son - if he told me he was gay, I'd still love him. Because like I said - homosexuality is not relevant to whether or not a person is good or bad. It is not relevant to how I feel about a person because Jesus told us not to judge people lest we be judged ourselves. Their being homosexuals is not an issue with me, it is their issue with God and no one else has the right to judge them except God.
2007-12-17 14:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by Equinox 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My mum was cool after a while. We had that whole akwardness and tears at first. I will admit though, her reaction annoyed me, I didn't feel like it was fitting, but I sympathised. She got used to it quickly, though she still makes the odd comment of me getting a girlfriend, I think more out of habit than anything else. My dad, well, I never told him directly, because we have never been on good terms. Though once I started being completely open about it, I knew he would know within a week. I also knew it would close off any possibility(however slight) that we would ever speak again. He is a phobe, simply put. Friends thought I was joking, but were totally fine with it when it was made apparent I was not. Other people I called friends before that incident, were not so fine. I would have to say though, my coming out experience was completely positive. Keep in mind I didn't feel so great leading up to it. But, I shed toxic people from my life and my decent relationships with friends and family became more solidified. Looking back, best thing I've ever done.
2016-05-24 10:58:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not treat them any differently, but I would ask them why they felt this way, what lead them to believe this about themselves, and if it would be possible to be lead away from the lifestyle. It is true some people feel that they are "born" this way, and you know, for those who were abused at a young age, it probably DOES FEEL like it is in their cells. We know that many, many cases of homosexuality are the result of abuse - not all, for sure, but many cases. This is not about "Judgement Day" - this is about people's lives. God knows each heart and each soul of every person on this earth. This isnt an easy cross to bear, I would feel for that individual on so many levels. This isnt an easy life to live. I would have compassion.
2007-12-17 14:33:25 · answer #3 · answered by Las Julius 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would be flattered that a close friend chose to share something incredibly personal and private with me. If it were my child, like any mom, I would hope they find someone wonderful to love and be loved by. If a co-worker divulged this information to me, it would depend on the nature of our relationship, as the sexuality of my co-workers is none of my business!
2007-12-17 14:37:04 · answer #4 · answered by q2tango 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is gay. I was the first to know. I feel honored that she trusted me enough to tell me and I love her just as much as I always did.
2007-12-17 15:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by Delta D 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my nephew said that he was gay. I received him with love and ministered the Word of God to him. He lives out of town but comes every year to listen to me gently teach him the Word of Truth! He is slowly converting and understanding what he is purposed for, "Great Things!"
2 Timothy 2:24 - And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach and patient.
vs. 25) In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
vs. 26) And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
It is up to God to open his eyes to see! I still love him and pray for his soul salvation!
2007-12-17 14:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by Dee D 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would treat them the same as I have always treated them. they are human, they are the same person they were before. No different.
2007-12-17 14:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by Trickster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have several friends that are gay and a few that are bi. Doesn't bother me a bit. My best friend is bi and I'm straight.
2007-12-17 14:32:48 · answer #8 · answered by Keltasia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My best friend did come out to me. I let out a squeak and gave him a big ol' hug. It's difficult to be who you are where I'm from.
The only time sexual preference matters is when dating and in bed.
2007-12-17 14:31:30 · answer #9 · answered by 雅威的烤面包机 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No thinking needed....I would probably already know if we were close, and I could care less, since it is their life and not my own.
2007-12-17 14:31:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋