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I am looking for specific info in the bible regarding being gay.
My brother has come out to my parents and of course that is my mom's main argument. I have not found anywhere that is specifically states it is a sin. I understand her reasoning comes from the fact that God created Adam and Eve, man and then a woman for that man... I am trying so hard to be the support my brother needs... We are all Christians, my gay brother included. I don't think he is going to hell because he is gay. I just wanted to know where I can find support regarding this topic, so hopefully we can explain this to my mom. As this seems to be her only argument and I know this is why she does not want to tell the extended family. (most of our family is southern baptist) I think becasue she does not understand it, she is using this as her reason that it is not okay... I accept my brother and I know that it is not our place to pass judgement on my brother. He has every right to be who is is, without having to justify it to our family. Any info is appreciated. Thanks, Kristen Posted on 04/11/08, 04:04 pm |
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OK - So there are scriptures that say homosexuality is a sin. I did some research after my previous post. I'd still be interested in any support regarding this topic and the bible... 
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If you take the bible literally, as many do, you'll find NO support for homosexuality per se. You'll see where people are instructed to love their brother as themselves & judge not, but if your looking for more than that you're out of luck, IMO.
It may very well be that you're expecting too much in wanting your family's acceptance. While your mother can still love her son, I doubt you'll ever get her to understand, let alone accept that aspect of his life. That's asking a lot... possibly too much, from a S. Baptist. Sorry.
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your brother is so lucky to have you and the bible says love each other as yourself, and he among you that has no sin cast the first stone.My thing is if you live in a glass house you shouldn't throw stones cause some thing is going to get broken.
in this day and age he should feel good to have some one to love and some one that loves him in return. My other thought is a mom should love her child unconditionally and not pick her times i would care less if any of my kids brought home a partner who was the same sex as themselves hey i figure as long as they are happy who really cares.
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If you are looking for a full exploration of the theology of both positions on homosexuality you might try .. http://www.gaychristian.net/justin...
and http://www.gaychristian.net/rons_v... These are both quite in depth and are both written by someone who is gay Dave
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leviticus and paul are the specific passages but Paul is not Jesus and its Jesus word we follow, and if you read leviticus, it also says no haircuts no tattoos no shellfish no pork products no piercings, and all of these are considered just as bad as homosexuality, the thing is the translations says these actions and foods are unfit for humans meaning possibly dangerous to the health, like shellfish are bottom feeders and many people have allergies, and tattoos and piercings were not sterile and dangerous in biblical times, and homosexuality as well as sex outside of marriage can be dangerous to ones health due to diseases, Consider the time it was written in and their understanding of all things medical, some was advanced for the time but the poor jewish people didn't have the means for advanced medical care so it was safer to avoid things instead of treating them
maybe this will shed some light on the issue http://www.humanistsofutah.org/200...
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Give your mom some time. Hopefully sheīll come around. It might say in the bible that homosexuality is a sin but it also sais itīs not our job to judge eachother. My brother is gay and I truly donīt believe that heīll go to hell just because of that. Itīs not like homosexuals choose to be gay.
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KNT,
I struggled a lot last year when a friend of mine who questions his sexuality turned to evangelical Christianity. It created a lot of turmoil in my life and trying to understand my own faith as a gay man. I went to a seminar held by Rev. Steven Kindle (http://www.clergyunited.org) which really helped me secure that the Bible is being misinterpreted and misused when it applies to homosexuality. I also saw a great documentary called "For the Bibles Tells Me So." Which I highly recommend seeing or ordering. http://www.forthebibletellsmeso.org Finally SoulForce is a good site as well for information. http://www.soulforce.org Good luck!
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I agree with Mike, "For the Bible Tells Me So" documentary is a wonderful place to start.
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It sounds like your mom loves you and your brother, she's just confronted with a conflict in her beliefs which she will need to process. I hope she comes around for your brother's sake. As for telling/not telling other relatives, that 's a tough one.
Last year, my son decided he wanted the extended family to know he was gay. He was 16 then. He asked me to let people know whenever I talked to them. I felt this was completely his choice, but I cautioned him about telling his paternal grandmother. She has made it clear she considers homosexuality to be 'abnormal', some kind of problem. She has proven herself to be judgmental and very unpleasant to be around once she's formed a negative opinion. But I left it up to him. For now, he has chosen not to tell her. If he changes his mind, I'll support him and we'll deal with any trauma-drama family fall-out. Won't be the first time, lol. Best to you, and your brother.
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Remind your mom that God has commanded that we love our children. We should love our children for who they are and nothing more or less. My daughter told some church members of her feeling and the church has cast her out. also remember being supportive to your brother is a great thing and I'm sure in the long run you'll be thanked many times. As I put it to my daughter" it is your choice jut don't expect me to change. I will be there to defend you and love you, I will treat you the same now as before." I brought my child in this world and she never asked for a special life, she is special because of her heart!
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