It sounds like you are a little insecure about your sexuality, are you afraid of getting hit on by other demasculinized men, who might tempt you into homosexual tendencies?
Yeeeeah...I think I'm with Flip here. To be honest Tenacious, your expressing is really inconsistent, and perhaps indicative of more internal struggles.
growing up in San fransisco i didn't even know being gay was a bad thing untill i turned eight and I still don't know what the big deal is, i mean why should u care what people do behind closed doors. it's not like all gay people try to hit on u or anything (a few try try to chase "strays" as they call it but not many)
Strop my only internal struggle is this: if gays were a race. I'd be one of the worst racists ever. i was raised to know that gays are evil, I've learned directly from the bible that: being gay is a sin. hell, i would hunt and kill gays if someone payed me to do it. i hate gays to my core. but i am a Christian and i know that i can't go around treating anyone that way. treat thy neighbor as thy self. they may be evil but i still am going to treat them with respect.
Actually, the Bible does condemn homosexuality, in multiple places (referring to people of such nature as 'sodomites', and in one particular verse states they should be stoned. Romans 1:26-27 speaks against it, as does 1 Corinthians 6:9. Also, if you have any Bible search-style sites, search for the word 'sodomite' - there are many verses that while listing many types of sinners (murderers, thieves, etc) specifically state sodomites as being included with the rest; thereby placing homosexuals in the same group as a murderer. A bit harsh? Maybe. Does the Bible state that homosexuality is a sin? Yes.
I understand most people here are against homosexuality as they believe it is immoral - or as a result of their religious beliefs.
Allow me to point out that the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches do not regard homosexuality as a sinful act. The Protestant churches, however, condemn same-sex relationships.
I have just read what a few homosexuals have to say about this matter and gotten an idea of what their argument is about.
There is nothing wrong with being homosexual or bisexual. These people are born that way - it was not their choice to be feel attraction towards members of the same sex.
Many religions condemn homosexuals because their hormones make them attracted to the same sex.
Of course, heterosexuality is very biologically important - it is crucial for the survival of every living species. Homosexuals (most of them at least) do not think that heterosexuality should be degraded or condemned. They understand that heterosexuality is important for humanity's survival.
Why is it that people have to shun someone just because they are of a different sexual orientation than them? I am very skeptical about some verses in the Bible that condemn homosexuality. Isn't Christianity about loving, respecting and accepting other people? Isn't it about getting along just fine with everyone?
I just noticed Magey's post on the previous page. In my intention to leave no stone unturned, I must point out that the post has already been covered by most of the informative posting throughout this thread.
"omg. Somebody is wrong on teh internetz."
Now, I was debating with myself on whether to detail the various interpretations of the single most contentious passage regarding 'homosexuality' in the Bible, but hey, this website has it covered. Well, at least the various viewpoints.
So there you go. For my piece, I will repeat myself once more. Paul also said to live by Jesus' example. Jesus said to live by his example. What Megamickel said on the previous page should also be a shining example to us all.
Um... what did that link have to do with anything Strop? (meant in a joking way, 'ha' Of course, that verse probably does form many views of Christians, but that page does not really state anything specific.
I also feel that far too many people look at homosexuals in a harsh way. Do I have something against homosexuals? No. Do I have something against homosexuality? Yes. But that does not mean I treat such a person with any less respect than any other person. Like Skyla said, Christianity is not about throwing stones, but loving* others, regardless of how you feel about them.
*to love someone, is not the same thing as liking someone
Most homosexuals iv'e talked to say they had feelings for the same sex since puberty, (some before, im sure). It seems to me that the argument on whether it is right or wrong is truly subjective. If it is innate, then its irrelevant to tell a homosexual that his/her behavior is wrong. Citing biblical references wont stop the behavior. If its a voulentary lifestyle, then the individual involved will hopefully understand the risk of that choice. Citing biblical references may actually increase the persons willingness to be that way. In any case, whether its innate or learned, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone elses chance of living the way they want, then I don't see a problem with it.
