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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For me, it is the biblical prohibition on homosexual behavior, as well as Paul's writings on women in the church.  I am not someone who just pretends the Bible does not say things that I don't like.  Anyone who has known a homosexual person knows that it is not some sort of "choice," and yet the bible is very clear.  It just seems to me to go so much against Jesus' loving, inclusive message.  I also think that Paul's writing on women specifically set women back for thousands of years.  Why did these things happen?  Even if we assume that Paul's teachings were based more on his opinion, how do we reconcile the last 2,000 years?  It's a really difficult topic for me.[/quote]

There are people who misunderstand what the Bible says, and that does negatively affect women. But if they looked at the parts of the Bible that praised women, they would have a different view. Acts 16:13-16 recounts the story of the first church in Europe. Paul met two women, Priscilla and Aquila. When Paul left Ephesus, (where the church was located), he left the two women to be in charge of the church at Ephesus. So while some passages seem to portray women in a negative light, and I don’t have the answer to all of those passages, the Bible does have examples of women being praised and exalted.

Ok now for the homosexual topic. I believe that people do feel the homosexual urges and that’s fine. But you have to remember that we have a sin nature, which tempts us to do bad things. I believe that homosexuality is a temptation of our flesh, just like other things, such as the temptation to lie or cheat. The Bible says that our spirit is willing to do good, but that our flesh is weak.  Ultimately I believe that we have to fight such temptations. It can be really, really hard, and we sometimes fail, but it’s something that we can overcome. Again I don’t have all the answers, but hope this helps.[/quote]

So do you believe that anyone who isn't straight should remain alone and celibate throughout life. No love, no intimacy, nothing.[/quote]

No. I believe that you can find someone of the opposite sex that you would want to form a relationship with.  Or for some people, remaining single is for them and that’s totally fine too. [/quote]

Help me understand. A gay man, he doesn't want to be single. He wants to be with someone. Who should he be with?

Or you think everyone who is gay is being fake and they are actually straight and could be happy in heterosexual relationships.

Do you feel you could just as easily fall in love with a woman as with a man?[/quote]

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