GOD LOVES GAY PEOPLE TOO......

There is an issue that needs to be cleared up about the relationship between strongly religious people and homosexuals.

Apparently, there are some who call themselves Christians and try to speak on behalf of the almighty God regarding love and hate. Those who say that God hates gay people, or anyone else for that matter, are not speaking on behalf of God or Christians - and they certainly do not speak on behalf of this Christian. The God who I know, love and worship loves every living thing that he has made - including homosexuals.

Some claim the Bible gives clear indication of the Lord's hatred toward certain groups of people. Those who make such a claim usually don't give the exact passages of where the objectionable statements are found in the 1,000-plus page book. There may be passages where people are warned not to do certain things, but there's nothing that says God hates anybody. Maybe if they actually read the Bible, these people would realize it speaks more of God's love than of his wrath.

I am beginning to comprehend the game that the Bible bashers are playing.
The Bible says feed the hungry. The Bible says clothe the naked. The Bible says love your neighbor. Persecute those who differ from you. Oh! The Bible didn't say...
A person's sexual orientation does not make him or her less moral. Straight people are just as likely to do hurtful things as gay people. Sexual orientation neither causes nor justifies inappropriate actions. People are not gay by choice, so homosexuality is not a sin. There is nothing wrong in being a certain way. Who someone is does not matter as much as what he or she does.

Gays can love and be loved. They can perform jobs and accept responsibilities as well as anyone else. Homosexuals are capable of breaking laws and harming themselves and others, but they also are capable of loving. I have friends who are gay. Their lifestyles differ from mine, but we treat each other with respect.
The important aspects of a friend are the qualities that make him or her an individual rather than a stereotypical member of a group. Our friendship endures not because of our sexual orientations but because we genuinely care about each other.
by Emily Toohill
Issue date: 10/13/04

First I would like to thank you for a very powerful yet much needed article. I am a gay woman who loves God with all her heart and soul, and I still struggle at times whether God loves me for who I am. I consider myself a very loving, giving, caring individual. I believe in a God that loves, caring and forgiving. I also agree that many people interpret the bible to fit their own personal beliefs. I wish more people could understand how damaging their words are to people who are just trying to live a life loving someone. I have been with my partner for over 6 years. She is also the most loving, caring, giving individual I have ever met and we have a great deal of respect for each other. . Why can't people just love to each other like the bible states?

Thank you again for a very powerful and needed story. Thank you for your love and support to a group of people who continue to feel rejected by Gods people.
Sincerely,
Deborah W.
Posted: 2/19/07 @ 8:38 PM

You got it right, God does love gay people, he just hates the sin they do! People are not "born gay". God did not create man to be with man, and since he decided to put it down in one of the laws he gave to mosses, it shows he clearly doesn't want it any other way. But God being All-mighty and All-powerful can help people, help people change. God doesn't change however, and his views on it haven't changed. But he still loves gay people. Its a sin like any other, I am no better than someone who is gay, but i want help with my sins, its good to recognize you need help with yours.


by Mark Isgrove
Posted: 3/26/07 @ 6:54 PM