I'd like to address gays and lesbians in this post.
Alright, so here's the deal guys. As a christian I will tell you that I think that a homosexual lifestyle is wrong. That's it. I don't really need to elaborate on that, except for maybe telling you why I think that, and that's because God says so in the bible. But I'd like to tell you other thoughts that I have about it in general.
Politically the US has had conflicting arguments about legalization of gay marriage. Why should it or should not be legal? Ultimately it's up for the court to decide, but here's what I think. I think it should be legal. (Oh man, christian radar here, what is this girl saying?!) Listen. As a nation we are given certain rights. The right to practice our own religions for example. And as long as it's not hurting anyone, then why is it an issue? Now as far as my christian readers are concerned I'm guessing that this is a weak argument for you. Well here is my main one, and the one that I think justifies it altogether.
God gave us free will. Everyday we are given the choice to walk the right path, or the wrong path. God doesn't stand in the way as we decide to watch our guilty pleasure show. Sure, we know it's wrong, but we continue to do it. Homosexuals should have that same right. This should never have become a political battle in the first place. This is a personal choice that will be made with or without legal approval.
Secondly, why do we think we should have the power to judge what other people are doing? God is the only person who should be able to have any say in this kind of matter. As Christians we are called to love everyone. That means loving me despite my desire to watch a show like Reign; which by the way is a really sexed up drama about Mary Queen of Scots. AND this means loving others despite their decision to be sexually attracted to the same sex.
Again, I don't agree with homosexuality; but who am I to judge? I am a sinner too. I voluntarily expose my eyes and ears to my favorite show every Thursday night; homosexuals voluntarily expose themselves to, well, homosexuality. Someday, God will call me onto the mat, and them to the mat as well. I just hope that when God asks me if I treated my neighbors the way I wanted to be treated, that I can say I did the best I could. Also, I really hope I don't get called out because I had been trying to do HIS job. Free will people. We all have it. Let's accept that everyone has it and learn to just show the love of God to one another while we work on our own sins instead of pointing out others.
Conclusion? I will not exclude myself from talking to others who choose to be this way. I won't turn up my nose and say I'm better than them. God doesn't do that to me.
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