Being gay and loving god?

Question

Do you believe as being gay/lesbian, that God really does love you, being that you were born that way? Or do you shy away from that fact, and believe that you can't love God because you are gay/lesbian..and everyone says He doesn't love you because you're living in sin? Just out of curiosity, why or why don't you feel this way?

Answer 1

God loves everyone, which includes gays and lesbians. We are all sinners, fall short of God’s standards, and undeserving of His love. Homosexuality is no more sinful than any other sin. God hates all sin equally. If we forget this, we will be at greater risk of falling into self-righteousness.



True love is a choice and unconditional; it is not dependent upon the qualities of the beloved. God’s love is not mercurial; He does not cease to love us, when we cease to please him. He loves us not because of who we are but because of who He is.



God loves people that are living in sin and he requires Christians to do the same. When we were in our sin and rebellion, we were downright ugly. However, He cleansed us and made us beautiful again. Jesus gave His life so that whoever repents of their sins and puts their faith in His finished work on the cross will receive eternal life.



“Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless" (Ephesians 5:25-27).



God is also holy; He will not wink at sin. He is loving and has provided us a way out. If we do not accept it; we will face eternal separation from God (hell).



The following are some excerpts from: http://www.exodusglobalalliance.org/ischangepossiblec39.php :



"Christ came that we may have life and have it abundantly - not to live in the bondage of unwanted desires. We can act upon those feelings or not and still be in bondage to them. When the struggle to give in to these unwanted desires consumes much of our time and energy every day, where is the freedom and abundant living?"



"By change we mean that homosexually-oriented people can:

Change behavior -- that is, stop involvement in a homosexual lifestyle.

Reduce, manage and in some cases, practically eliminate homosexual feelings and attractions

And in many cases (though not all), experience satisfying heterosexual relationships."

Answer 2

Jesus teaches forgiveness, but I think the idea is not to sin in the first place. Most people are a bit confused when they say that in the Christian viewpoint that it is a sin to be homosexual. That is not the case. What Jesus said was "But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart" (Matthew 5:28 NKJV), ie lusting is as bad as committing the act. This means that it is a sin to lust after someone of the same sex, but not really any worse than lusting after the opposite sex! Where you do run into trouble is that in the Bible, sex is only allowed through the holy union of marriage. The Bible is pretty specific on marriage being between a man and a woman. So, the textbook answer is that homosexuality is fine, so long as you don't fantasize or have sex. Some people believe that marriage can occur between two people of the same sex, but that is a rather delicate issue. However, people have their own personal interpretations of God and sin, so perhaps it's okay in your belief system. Just try to be happy :) I wish you the best of luck, and I truly hope that you find love

Answer 3

Wow! This an awesome question. I am neither gay or lesbian, more like bi curious. I truly believe god loves everyone and the fact that someone is gay or lesbian or any other sexual orientation does not change that. If he didn't want you to be gay then he wouldn't have created gays. If you believe in God how could you think God wouldn't love you for being gay.

Answer 4

This topic always frustrates me. If your one of those people who believes that it's a choice to be gay (in which case you are not gay or you wouldn't feel that way) then you will believe that God doesn't love you and that you will go to hell or whatever. Myself, I am bisexual and my brother is gay. I know very much so that being gay is NOT a choice so I have to believe that god will love me no matter what. Why would god make us that way and then condemn us to hell for it. It doesn't make any sense. I feel that maybe, just maybe he may consider it somewhat of a sin like pre marital sex or something like that but as far as being the worst thing we could possibly do. I seriously doubt it.

Answer 5

The Bible says the quotes about gays in old testament. Many things changed in the new testament, like an eye for an eye is now turn the other cheek. What I believe is that God said to follow the 10 commandments, then to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. So that's what I do and no one can tell me what I feel or don't feel.

Answer 6

I feel god loves everyone he has created. The only people who have a problem with that are the ignorant people we live around.God also created everyone different we have black,white,hispanic gays and lesbians if he didn't feel you were worthy enough to be on this planet then you wouldn't be.So to all the ignorant people out there you need to get a life and stop worrying about what everyone else is doing and worry about how you live and the lifestyle you lead.

Answer 7

GOD loves all his children and he would not make a mistake. I find it sad that some people believe that Jesus hates homosexuality when in fact if they actually bothered to study what Jesus taught they'd know he never said anything condemning gays and lesbians! He taught love and tolerance for all.



So the way I feel is this, NO ONE should feel ashamed for the way they were born...no matter what their sexual orientation and no matter what their race.

Answer 8

I am a lesbian and i believe in God and I also believe that he loves me. I am a truly believer that God's love is unconditional and that he does not exile anyone of the gay/lesbian preference. I believe that the love that i have in my heart for my parnter comes from the creator of my soul and being.

Answer 9

I believe, actually want to believe God loves us, loves me as I am. If I shy away from God, it's that events have cracked my faith... I was a bible thumper once. Twenty years ago, I was spouting hateful venom myself, now I'm on the receiving end too. Funny, isn't it?

Answer 10

I have had NUMEROUS pray sessions with God trying to come to terms between my religion and my sexuality. I know that God loves me for who I am and that God made me. Basically he told me to stop worrying about what people say and what Dogma my church has and listen to HIM.



Then quietly and purposefully he said, " I LOVE YOU, YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD." From that day on I have to let that be my shield against the Christians that attack me.

Answer 11

Well I personally am not gay or bi but I truly believe that no matter what God loves you for who you are and through what you have done in your life. We are all his children and he loves us all so much. Hope this answers your question.

Answer 12

i think that it is up to god to decide whether he loves you or not, and nothing some Christians say is going to change that. on another note, if being homosexual is living a life of sin, then most people really are living lives of sin, as who does not give into temptations such as gluttony, wrath, envy and lust every so often, and so i find it hard why people differentiate homosexuality from such things, the hypocrits

Answer 13

Gay people *are* "born that way." The Bible teaches that everyone is born with a "sin nature" and that all *ALL* have sinned and fall short of God's standard of goodness and righteousness. God hates all sin equally... homosexuality or lesbianism is not MORE sinful than anything else, but the Bible is quite clear that it is a sin. The punishment for ANY unforgiven sin is damnation to hell... but God DOES love EVERYONE and is merciful and has made a way for all sinners to be forgiven.



Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on the cross to pay the penalty for YOUR sins. If you repent of your sins (admit they are wrong, turn away from them, undertake not to do them any more) and ask for forgiveness in Jesus name and put your absolute trust in him and the validity of his sacrifice, God will FORGIVE YOU! He will give you a new heart with new desires (this is what it is to be "born again") and you will no longer want to sin against Him. You will be forgiven and will have escaped hell.



Simply asking God to forgive what you then continue to do is not enough... you MUST repent! We are ALL born sinners, be it liars or thieves or gay or murderers or adulterers, and we ALL need to be forgiven!

Answer 14

Any God that would create you must love you, and needs to be loved by you. You are god's creature, just like any of those can't see outside-the-box right wing regious zelots. They want everybody to fit into their cookie cutter life. My feeling? The "haters" are more likely to spend time burning down below than those that can accept all people for who they are. God will only mistrust you if you are not true to yourself, and who you are. Love yourself, love your partner, and know that God loves you, always...gp

Answer 15

I love God and I know he loves me. I was a youth pastor and so was my wife. We both left the church because we were sick of the hypocrisy and the politics. Long after we left the church we fell in love with each other but because of our religious beliefs we were both afraid to say it. Now we are both very happy and we love each other and we love the Lord. We know that we are not living in sin anymore than any other Christian is. So why should they judge us?

Answer 16

God loves everyone. And that does mean Everyone! It is too bad that some people choose to suggest that God loves some and not others. That is sooooo very non-scriptural. God loves everyone and no one has the right even to hint or suggest that it is any way different. We all approach God in our own way ... "seek your own salvation" ... yes, that's from the Bible. .. Please do not confuse God's love with the hatred of a few misguided folk.

Answer 17

My god loves everyone regardless of their race religion or sexual preference. I could never believe in a god that only accepts people from certain walks of life, I want nothing to do with anything that discriminates people for something they didn't choose.

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Answer 18

Just to clarify, God definitely loves you if you're gay/lesbian. He doesn't like everything you do, but that can be said of everyone.

Answer 19

Yes. God loves everyone. Everyone CAN love God, but that's a choice they have to make everyday.



He always loves his children.



I feel this way, because as a Christian, I've read the Bible and know better. The bible says that no matter what, God loves us. But we make the choice whether or not to love God.

Answer 20

If you encounter anyone who informs you that God doesn't love anyone, believes themselves capable of telling you what God does or does not think, or believes themselves able to judge you in any way then you need to walk away from that person. That person is badly confused in reagards to their own faiths theology.

Answer 21

I'm sorry, I do not believe in the Judeo-Christian concept of God. The God I AM aware of has no problems with my sexuality.

Answer 22

I believe in God and I'm gay, but I don't believe I was born this way.



I believe we have a choice. I'm not going to get into details, because it is my opinion.

Answer 23

I feel God loves everyone.

He may be disappointed in some of us at some points, but he is disappointed in all of us in some ways--not just people who are attracted to the same sex.

Maybe he's disappointed of me for being bi.

I can't really say.

I don't believe he is though.

I don't think personally I've done anything to disearn his love and or approval.

My heart can't help who it loves and I can't help to whom I attracted.

God loves all his children.

And I doubt we would be sent to hell just for who we love.

God is a merciful God.

And looks down on those who judge us.



As for those who said "We can be asked for forgiveness for all our wrong-doings and sins.

you get a thumbdown.

Answer 24

First of God loves you no matter what, so don't question that. second Homosexuality is a mind set, it is Sodomy, it is a sin. Don't do it. Third, you can't be born gay, you allow yourself to have the gay mind set. Fourth, You can pray to God and worship him till your face turns blue it does not matter you are in sin and he will not here it.

And Fifth and final, God made it very clear man should have a wife, not a husband.

So by committing the act of Sodomy you are refusing willfully to use the gift God has gave you whch is the ability to create life.



_Anubis

Answer 25

I'm not sure what I believe these days. But if she is up there and she did make me, I have to believe she loves me.

Answer 26

Personally, I don't think there's any connection between being gay and what God thinks.

Answer 27

GOD IS GAY.





JESUS IS GAY .







BIBLE IS GAY







KORAN IS GAY.







ALL RELIGION IS GAY.







POPE IS GAY.





in truth. all religious people are gay .







in truth. all religious people are gay.









GAY RELIGION FOR GAY PEOPLE.

Answer 28

Hey don't think that God doesn't love you.. He has given you that kind of a challenge in life..

Answer 29

God, loves everyone, it is the idiots who revise the bible, that tell you he does not. God's heart is blind, and will love you no matter what. :] good luck bud

Answer 30

tough question there and I am sure it is different for everyone .. especially for those that are not gay and think we are sinners .. whatever I say .. whatever .. to me .. God loves all his children .. simple as that ..

Answer 31

God Loves you no matter who or what you are. You are one of his children. So love yourself and live your life peacefully.

Answer 32

of course i love God and i know he loves me because he made me the way i am and answers my prayers

Answer 33

Yes, because gay people are moral and wonderful, and you should be welcomed into any house of worship.

Answer 34

GOD loves you no matter what. He just dont like the sin. God will never turn his back on you he want you to let go of your sin and come running to him.

Answer 35

I am very religious and gay, they coexist perfectly. I don't feel being honest with myself and others is a sin.

Answer 36

Honesty those are hard questions to answer, and I am pretty sure there isn't a single person who can give you the answer to it.

Answer 37

No matter what you do or are, He loves you. No question in any real cristians mind about that.

Answer 38

You can begay or bi and feel god loves you. Don't let those mindless preechers get to you. They're ignorant.



(I wonder if they're going to swarm and give me thumbs down?! Bring it!)

Answer 39

First of all, we are all born as sinners... DUH!!!!



God loves all his chilldren. He created us, so he has to love us.

Answer 40

who says god doesn't love you?

they weren't Christian, or were completely confused about their own religion

Answer 41

i belive u can be whatever you are because god put you on this earth and he will love you no matter what!

Answer 42

I am an atheist



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Answer 43

God is a myth. A story made up by old men to keep the masses more tractable.

Not my thing at all.

But feel free to be whoever you are! It's not my business and I won't judge you.

Answer 44

Pray for forgiveness for your shortcomings and remember we are all sinners

Answer 45

as long as you don't act on your preference he loves you. being gay is not the sin its doing it.

but i'm not lesbian so i don't know for sure and i don't worry about it.



of course everyone will give me a thumbs down for telling the truth though...