I am confused about if being gay is a sin?
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god created adam and eve not adam and steve or eve and laura
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You can love God and be gay. You can be gay and be loved by God. Homosexuality is no more sinful than any other sin. Everyone has sinned. The only difference would be that a true Christian will repent for the sins they know they have committed. Practicing homosexuals generally don't do that.
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Being gay isn't a sin. Acting on it is. I am a heteralsexual and I can't just say, God made me a sexual being, so I can have sex any time and with anybody I want." Sexual sin is sexual sin, no matter who it's performed with. Why do you think God gave guidelines for living? was it to "spoil all our fun"? When you discipline your children, is it because you want to be mean to them, or because you know better than they do what is good for them?\nWe have done things our own way for awhile now and what has it gotten us? AIDS, STD's, teen pregnancies, abortion, sky high crime rates, kids killing kids... I could go on and on, but that is enough to get you thinking.\nOne more thought. As humans, we have more intelligance and reasoning power than our pets. If we saw our pet doing something potentially harmful, would we stop him or, so he won't think we are mean, allow that behavior? And if we stop him, will he understand why? No, but we know. When God says no, we won't always understand why, but we can be sure that He knows and it's for our own good.
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Is homosexuality a sin?\n\nby Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays\n\n------------------------------------------------------------\nQuestion 1 - In your opinion, does God regard homosexuality as a sin?\n\nQuestion 2 - In your opinion, do the Scriptures object to homosexuality?\n\nRev Dr William R Stayton (Baptist -- minister, certified sexologist,\nassociate professor of psychiatric and human behaviour, servant\non faculty of LaSalle University's graduate department of\nreligious studies, holder of master of divinity from Andover\nNewtown Theological School and a Th.D. in psychology from Bostonuniversity):\nQ1:        \n        Absolutely not!  There is nothing in the Bible or in\n        my own theology that would lead me to believe that\n        God regards homosexuality as sin.  God is interested\n        in our relationships with ourselves, others, the \n        things\n        in our lives, and with God (MAT 23:36-40).  There is\n        nothing in the mind of God that could be against a\n        loving, sexual relationship, freely entered into,\n        without coercion, among sincere adults whether gay,\n        bisexual or straight.\n\n   Q2:        There is _nothing_ in the Bible regarding homosexual\n        orientation.  In fact, the Bible does not concern\n        itself with sexual orientation.  It does speak out\n        probably against gang rape, male prostitution for\n        religious purposes, and pederasty (sex between an\n        adult and youth).  I lead bible study programs on this\n        subject and am convinced that the Bible does not\n        address the issue of a person's sexual orientation.\n\n\nBishop John S Spong (Episcopal -- bishop, most published\nmember of the Episcopal house of bishops, author to 11 books and 50\npublished articles, phi beta kappa graduate of UNC Chapel Hill,\nholds masters in divinity and an honorary doctorate in divinity\nfrom Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary, received honorary\ndoctorate in divinity from St Paul's College):\n\n   Q1:        Some argue that since homosexual behaviour is "unnatural"\n        it is contrary to the order of creation.  Behind this\n        pronouncement are stereotypical definitions of\n        masculinity and femininity that reflect rigid gender\n        categories of patriarchal society.  There is nothing\n        unnatural about any shared love, even between two of the\n        same gender, if that experience calls both partners to a\n        fuller state of being.  Contemporary research is\n        uncovering new facts that are producing a rising\n        conviction that homosexuality, far from being a sickness,\n        sin, perversion or unnatural act, is a healthy, natural\n        and affirming form of human sexuality for some people.\n        Findings indicate that homosexuality is a given fact in\n        the nature of a significant portion of people, and that\n        it is unchangeable.\n        Our prejudice rejects people or things outside our\n        understanding.  But the God of creation speaks and\n        declares, "I have looked out on _everything_ I have made\n        and `behold it (is) very good'." (GEN 1:31).  The word of\n        God in Christ says that we are loved, valued, redeemed,\n        and counted as precious no matter how we might be valued\n        by a prejudiced world.\n\n   Q2:        There are few biblical references to homosexuality.  The\n        first, the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, is often quoted\n        to prove that the Bible condemns homosexuality.  But the\n        real sin of Sodom was the unwillingness of the city's men\n        to observe the laws of hospitality.  The intention was\n        to insult the stranger by forcing him to take the female\n        role in the sex act.  The biblical narrative approves\n        Lot's offer of his virgin daughters to satisfy the sexual\n        demands of the mob.  How many would say, "_Th
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this is strictly a matter of opinion.  there are people that believe that homosexuality it a choice (maybe not a conscious choice, but something happened in their life to make this choose this) and others believe that they are born that way.  And then you always have those people that are not homosexual that just like to experiement, and then there are always those sexual perverts that will swing all over the place.  So, if you believe that someone chose to be gay, then sure, then can chose to be straight too.  If you believe that they were born that way, then I would say the answer is no, you can't choose to be something that you are not.  I personally... believe it is a choice.
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Homosexuality is not a sin and that’s why it’s not in the Ten Commandments or anywhere else in the Bible except Leviticus.   \n\nThose same “Christians” who are so quick to use the Old Testament to condemn homosexuality abandon the sins of wearing woven materials such as cotton, shaving, eating shell fish, selling food for profit, women preaching the gospel and not forgiving debtors every seven years and a whole bunch more sins which are found right alongside of homosexuality.\n\nThe next time someone tells you homosexuality is a sin because Leviticus says so, ask them if they wear cotton, shave, or eat lobster and then tell them they’re as big as a sinner as a homosexual, just look it up.\n\nI’ve posted the long version which substantiates that statement too many times to post it again, but if you want me to repost it here, just ask.  I can disprove every reference made by “Christians” to homosexuality in the Bible as being misinterpretations and uneducated fallacies.\n\nJesus who was to be God's great clarifier and last word never mentioned homosexual behavior.  I don’t like answering a question with a question, but if homosexuality is this great sin as misinformed Christians believe it is why didn’t He condemn homosexual acts?
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It really depends on how you define being gay.\n\nFor some, being gay is simply something that happens once an act is fulfilled.  Personality, gender identification and intent are irrelevant.  So long as you had a homosexual experience, you are gay. End of story.\n\nFor others, the act is less important than the intent.  A guy, for example, might find himself having homosexual sex due to being in prison with other guys for so long.  But this does not necessarily make him gay.  Another guy, on the other hand, may find himself attracted to and willing to spend his life with another man in a sexual and passionate relationship.  He identifies himself as gay.\n\nFor others even, its more inherent in one's actions and personality than intent.  Being wishy-washy, talking with a particular accent to it, wearing certain clothes, all these are marks of being gay for some people.\n\nSo, I say decide first on what "Being Gay" means for you, then see if you apply to that definition.  That is, of course, assuming you prefer sticking yourself into a label.\n\nAfter all, why can't we all just be called sexual human beings?
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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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I am not afraid of, nor am I offended by gay people. Since when does gay mean you can't keep your hands to yourself???\nAs far as the Bible saying 'One man shall not lie with another' B/S\nIf we were so concerned about living our lives according to the bible, why is there murder? Or adultery? Or blasphemy? or anything else that the Bible condems???\nLive your life the way you want, love whomever you want, don't hurt me, and I won't hurt you. That's how it should be. Period.
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There is a website called christiangays.com that has a chatroom.  I don't know if you get into religion.  I've never chatted there myself, so I don't know much about it.\n\nTo the person above me: being gay is not a sin even according the the Bible.  Participating in gay sexual acitivites is what the Bible has a problem with, but I have my own theories about misinterpretations in the Bible.
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Don't change who you are. Your not committing sin for  being Gay so don't worry about it okay.
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Well, all I can say , is what does your heart tell you. It sounds like you are confused. You have to think about everything, rationalize a little bit, think about the pros and cons and why it may be right or why it may be wrong, then YOU Decide. \n\nI have my opinions about that. I don't agree with it, but that is me. I would never turn away from someone who is gay, it's not my business and it is certainly not my place to judge someone. \n\nIt's your choice , do you feel like it's wrong? remember everyone has their opinion. ;)
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THIS IS WHY RELIGION IS EVIL!!! THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH HOMOSEXUAL FEELINGS AND ATTRACTIONS, PEOPLE IN GENERAL ARE BEAUTIFUL, IT IS OK TO BE ATTRACTED TO ANOTHER MAN OR WOMEN, THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT YOU ACCEPT WHO YOU ARE, YOU WILL NEVER BE HAPPY UNTIL YOU DO!\n\nbut anyway get a sex change, then you don't have to worry about "the sin of a man being attracted to another man" then you'll be a women with and Adam's apple, large hands, and a deep voice that's attracted to men...\n\nBut in all honest i doubt your god cares if you're gay, he made you that way didn't he?
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As a Christian, i want to apologise for the answer of some other people calling themselves Christians. Certainly i believe what the bible says about homosexuality, but i am always amazed at how little Jesus actually has to say about it.\n\nHe is far more on about loving God and others than about judgement of people who are gay.\n\nSo buddy, i reckon that what you are working through (your sexuality) is perfectly normal. It is always nice to have other people around who know how you feel. \n\nYou would be surprized how many of the people at your school are gay as well. Starting a gay youth group may be one way to find out who they are.\n\nJust be careful not to get yourself into a place where adults can take advantage of you.\n\nDON'T DO ANYTHING YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH!!!\n\nif you are not sure. it's better to just say - 'no i don;t want to do this anymore'.  and then if you feel like trying it again later, with a different person - go for it. God is big enough and ungly enough to cope. and he will love you at the end of the day whatever you have done.\n\nSee ya.
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God looks at spirits not the bodies they are in.  The gender of your body says little to nothing about your eternal soul.  The fact that you have attraction for other spirits that happen to be in the same gender of body you have does not make you sinful.  Sin is defined as "missing the mark". The word is actually borrowed from archery whe a shot misses the bullseye.  If you love because your heart says to love it doesnt matter what genatalia the recipiant of your love has.  Secondly, the definition of Christian is one who works to be Christ like.  Christ did his best to show people unconditional love.  Given that we have only 5 phrases from Christ in the Bible that are in the language he used, it is difficult for anyone to be exact on what he was really like.  The best we can do is interpret what others said about him into a picture of what the man was like in our own view and then try to be like that example.  Being Christ like is a huge personal viewpoint issue.  Christ practiced love.  He sometimes got angry.  At times he was stressed.  He felt every emotion we can feel.  If you are doing all you can to be what you believe to be Christ like, than you are a Chritian by definition.  If you happen to be attracted to those of same gender then by definition you are also gay.  Can you be both?  Absolutely.  Christ never condemed being homosexual it was other men who did that.
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Yes because Jesus died to save all of us for our sins.\nHomosexuality is considered a sin in the Bible, but so is mistreating your wife, or (seriously) whereing cotton and polyester on the sabbath day, or pre-marital sex, all of which are far more common in American culure. Besides, "being" a gay person isn't sinful, it's the act of (and I quote) "a man lieing with another man, and he would a woman" that the Bible condems. Homosexuals have been exploited and made fun of ever since conservatives found out they were fighting a losing battle after Roe v. Wade. Republicans need someone to villanize, and in today's society, homosexuals are that someone. Forgive them, for they no not what they do.\n\nby the way, there is only one line about homosexuality in the bible, and another line that talks about the first one. one in the new testament, and one in the old.\n\non the other hand, there are several scores of lines about the sin of "JUDGING OTHERS!" so as far as sin goes, if you're a morally just homosexual, you're a lot better than a republican who condemns you as sinful and immoral.\n\nfurthermore, the bible makes it clear that men lieing with men (i suppose that'd go for women w/ women too) is an abomination against GOD, not against humanity, so no one has any right to judge you. and if they do, well then, i guess the devil will have to make a special new torture chamber designed especially for them (or not, they'll be in heaven to, God is forgiving of all people).\n\ngod bless you.
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You can be gay and still be masculine, just the same as someone can be straight and be feminine. There is nothing wrong with being gay. It sounds like you might be, and at the very least you could be bisexual.