I'm a gay Christian who still thinks being gay is a sin. I have a strong faith and trust in the church, but I've been dating my boyfriend for the last four years now and I'm struggling to find my religious balance. I think I'm falling in love, and he loves me, but the Bible is real clear about homosexuality being a sin. What should I do?
Between Faith and Love
First off, where are you getting your information pertaining to religious beliefs? I think if you talked to other religious leaders in the community, you might find a very different interpretation on what some people think that the bible says. A strong faith can give a person a firm foundation to enhance and enrich their lives. But when it is used as a weapon to promote hate and cause pain, I think is contradictory to what the real message is. We don’t stone people anymore or present sacrifices to the alter.
Look, I am no religious authority but do know that the bible talks about love and kindness and forgiveness above all ells. Don’t kill, don’t judge, don’t treat anyone unkind. These ideals are not always what I see coming from a very extreme religious sect. You have found love, embrace it. In your heart you know what is right. I have lived many years, and what I know for certain is, LOVE IS NOT WRONG, and if you live the rest of your life denying it you will be miserable. You deserve to love and be love just like anyone ells. Anyone who would deny you that can’t be trusted.
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