Oh wow, my own questions are hard for me to answer.Mountaineer wrote:I numbered your questions for ease of responding.Michellebell wrote:
1. So Mountaineer, you believe that people who are born homosexual should deny practicing it, just as a married person may view lust outside of marriage as sin and refuse to commit adultery? 2. Do you think their lives here will be more fulfilling by believing they are turning away from sin?
I do feel sorry for those people. 3. How would you feel if you had a child who felt more attracted to the same sex? 4. Would you rather they still marry the opposite sex or be celibate?
1. Yes.
2. Depends on whether they believe in God's promises. If they are not Christian, I have no idea what their lives would be like while on this earth. I'm pretty sure what it will be like after they expire.
3. Very sad. Just like if they were attracted to another person's spouse. Just like if they aborted their unborn child or murdered a neighbor. Just like if they slanderers, liars, or thieves. Just like if they abandoned God for the worship of self.
4. Does not matter what I think. I hope they would not fall from faith in Jesus and follow His wishes for Christians.
How do you answer your questions?
... M
1. No, I believe they should feel free to practice it as it is something they can't help and I think they deserve to pursue their happiness.
2. I think that if they are Christian they may feel confused about what they feel is their sinful nature. Some may be proud for having the self control to follow the Bible and feel grateful they are saved.
3. I would feel sad for them. I do really hope all of my children will be heterosexual. I think homosexuals are very judged by society, they do not make ideal parents, and they will grow up without any role models for having a healthy gay relationship. If they end up being homosexual, I don't think I could blame them though. I love my children immensely and want them to feel that I wouldn't judge them, just as I don't want my sister to feel that I am judging her. If my children say they are bisexual, I would encourage them to stick with the opposite sex. For example if my daughters have a few bad relationships with men and then decide to date women for a while (I've seen this a lot), I would discourage that.
4. I would want them to be happy and marry the person they love the most. If they want children, I'd want them to marry the opposite sex first. Therefore, if they really are gay I'd probably discourage children.