From my understanding all of them say it is a sin. I know Islam does. Yet so many gays say they are religious people, mostly from the Christian faith. Whats your opinion on this.
199961
Faith and spirituality should have nothing to do with gender, race, ethnicity, age or sexual orientation.  Those are social issues and should have no bearing on the spiritual world so anyone should be able to have faith and practice the religion of their choice without the politics of religion getting involved.
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Where does it say in the Bible that sex is only for procreation? It says sex outside of marriage(between a man and a woman) is wrong. And I don't think that bd/sm..D/s is wrong or they are devil worshipers. Again as long as it is with your wife or husband. I am truly sorry that you have dealt with Christians like you described. Please know that A) not all Christians are like that and B) the Christian faith does not teach to be Judgmental.  I know that there are a lot and I mean a lot of Christians that are judgmental. They are wrong! But, also know that we are not supposed to be judgmental but at the same time we are not supposed to be open to all things. We hate the sin not the person. For example: I do not hate people that are homosexual. I don't look down upon them like I am better than them or anything like that. I don't gay bash. Homosexuality is a sin just like any other sin. I have my sins to deal with that are no lesser than theirs.  However I am not going to accept homosexuality as a life style any more than I would accept murder, child abuse, alcoholism, or lying as a lifestyle.  They are all equally bad in the eyes of the Lord.  I do pray for those people as fervently as I pray for my own sins and ask God with help in my own sinful urges.\n\ntosmith
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The gay movement is aggressive against holy things: like marriage, people who say it's a sin, etc.  It is only natural to be wary of them because they want to start a war....they have already.\n\nMy point is, if there is any phobia, isn't it their doing?\n\nShould they just live their lives without forcing the rest of society to call what they do "good?"
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The Catholic Church believes there is nothing sinful about being homosexual. But homosexuals like all unmarried people are called to celibacy.\n\nThe Church specifically says that homosexuals "must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided."\n\nWith love in Christ.
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sure,it's OK. i mean,what does his sexual orientation have to do with anything? he is a person like everyone else,he has feelings and no matter he is gay,he is still a child of God. people are selfish and they don't see that being gay is not that bad.Christians often think that being gay is a big sin,but so what?God won't send him to hell if his only sin is that he's gay.He will send to hell sooner those people who hate him because he's gay! So what's my point,there's nothing wrong with having a gay priest as long as he's a good person and as long as he does his job with pleasure and faith.
219881
AS a gay and a Christian (yes, you can be oriented to both)-cannonized text has passsges that state gays will not inherit the kingdom of God. (II Corinthians) But what does that really mean? It doesnt say that they will burn in hell. Those two things are not equivalent at all. What I see in it, is that we do not have the perfect blessing of society and may not fit into all of God's sacred institutions such as having children, traditional marriage, etc. We also are not going to be appreciated in the eyes of family values (there are certain discretions others use that I must respect) However, the Bible does not say in any way that we are condemnable by that alone. To be gay is to be oriented to same-gender attraction. Gay does not equal promisciuty, infedility, debuachary (drug use, etc) in every gay person. The Bible clearly states that God judges and loves people holistically and since it is been proven that being gay is only a part of a person, than therefore it in itself does not make one destined to eternal destruction, which is what many biggots beleive.
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A LITTLE HARSH, BUT TRUE.\n\nAMEN BROTHER!\n\nALL THE PEOPLE THAT GAVE HATEFUL ANSWERS ABOUT JUDGING ETC.\n\nTHIS PERSON IS NOT JUDGING, ONLY INTERPRETING WHAT THEY READ IN THE BIBLE.\n\nSHOW ME WHERE IN THE BIBLE IT SAID IT WAS OK FOR A MAN TO STICK IS WEE WEE IN ANOTHER MANS POO POO AND A WOMAN TO LICK ANOTHER WOMEN'S WEE WEE?\n\nIT STRICTLY FORBIDS IT AND SINCE THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD, AND OF THE LORD, THEN HOW IS THIS PERSON GUILTY OF JUDGING?\n\nGROW UP YOU PEOPLE, SEE THE LIGHT AND REPENT.\n\nYOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING IT A SIN, AND YOU KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES FOR IT.  YOUR OWN GUILT MAKES YOU LASH OUT AT GOOD PEOPLE, PEOPLE THAT ARE TRYING TO HELP YOU AND SHOW YOU THE ROAD TO EVERLASTING LIFE ANS SALVATION.\n\nDON'T TURN AWAY FOR THE LORD, YOU ARE HIS CHILD AND HE WILL PROTECT YOU.  CONFESS YOUR SINS AND YOU WILL BE FORGIVEN.\n\nGO IN PEACE, LOVE AND KINDNESS FOR EACH OTHER, GAY, STRAIGHT, BI, ETC.....\n\nWE ALL HAVE SIN, BUT SOME TRY TO LIVE RIGHT, AND GAY IS NOT LIVING RIGHT.
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No. Its not fair to play with anyones religions. Have the decency and respect peoples faith. Islam by itself respects all religions. (Its just some muslims who are extremists dont respect, but most 90% muslims do respect). \n  I beleive peace and harmony would spread if other religions respects Islam as well as other religion.\n  If you knew Islam, than you would know the rules. Muslims dont commit sins freely. \nIf they do, than they are definately sinning and that is not allowed in Islam.\nPlease dont blame religion for what people do. \nSince you said that, I am free to say that chritianity is a GAY religion and it promotes people being GAY. How do I know that? Look at the actions of most of the Bishops and Fathers of the church. Not only are they GAY, but also Child molesters. I dont think i would want to stay in that religion. However, I know its only the people and not the religion.\nKnow your facts before yo make a statement. \nIslam is not a man made religion. If it was, it would not be the fastest growing religion on earth.\nMay God spread peace in this world. AMen
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People will give you quotes I'm sure. But people forget the bible has been changed over the years and the original text does not state anything about being gay. Having sex with children of the same sex along with the same sex was viewed as a sin. People twist the text around to fit their own views.
656991
My advice to you is don't listen to the Christians. They use the "unnatural" and "abomination" arguments so much they've lost all meaning. Homosexuality is not a sin. I, like you, know good people who happen to be gay. And to address your confusion with the logic behind the persecution, there is no logic.
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It's certainly not a sin.  I don't recall that being in the commandments.  Then again, I don't recall there being a commandment about "thou shalt not being a homosexual" or "thou shalt not be a muslim", but apparently those are sins.  It sure seems pretty tricky to me.  Choose wisely :)
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People who are sexually attracted to people of the same gender are still people and still deserve our love.\n\nContrary to what organized religion says about homosexuality it is not the devil's business and it is not sick or evil.  Just like mixed-ethnicity relationships, they were misunderstood for a long time.  There are alwasy going to be biggots in the world to try and mess that up but all they're going to do is expose the fact that they are full of hatred.
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People may not agree w/ the gay lifestyle, however if they got to really KNOW some gay people the ignorance surrounding their beliefs would be wiped out.  Gay people are just like straight people as far as I can tell.  Live and let live, why do people care about what others do in the bedroom?  Is it a sin?  Who are we to judge or care?  I can think of many other "sins" that humans commit that far surpass being gay if being gay is a sin.
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"everything a gay person does is gay because they are gay themselves" - I love that!! Does it extend to all the mundane day-today stuff too? ;)\n\n"gayness is not a sex act". I'm glad you included that. I get fed up with people saying homosexuality is wrong because gay couples can't procreate. Technically, my DH and I can't have children naturally - does that mean that our love is sinful too? When will people realise that relationships are about love and emotion and not just about sex?
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Being homosexual is like any other sin, it is what it is sin. I am not sure what you mean by tolerant. I would be very nice  and help anyone in need , homosexual or not. However, if they want me to agree with they're lifestyle, I can't. I cannot pretend it is ok or accept it but, I can accept them as a person and one of God's children.
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I think its been established that homosexuality is not a choice.  If it was, you wouldn't have gay guys committing suicide because they can't reconcile their religious beliefs with their sexual orientation.
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I am a Christian.  While I won't comment on what any one member said, I can say what I believe regarding homosexuality and religion.\nEven though i'm heterosexual, I support homosexuals.  Love is a gift from God, and it should be nurtured and cherished whether it's between two men, two women, or a man and a woman. I believe that God is unconditionally loving and, even if He/She is not, then that judging should be left to God.  Christians believe in one of God's two GREATEST commandments(as taught by Jesus in the book of Matthew) "Love your neighbors as you would yourself" - our purpose on earth is to love, accept and learn from those around us, leave the judging to God.\nBesides, religious beliefs should not infringe on the lifestyles of others.  Religious beliefs are personal and, if they can't be tactfully and respectfully discussed, then they should also remain private.