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Things About LGBT Folks that Christians Just Don't Seem to Get
Jackie Hill Perry explains how Christians can better understand and befriend those in the LGBTQ community in an effort to show the love of Christ who dwells in us.
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Can't befriend the world when Jesus said have no fellowship with the world. She saying being safe but that lifestyle has no safe anything in it, its death all in it
I hope god will accept that im not straight i hope he will accept that im lesbian in the future when grow older
She doesn't have a clue about what Christianity. Just sad.
people who advocate for gay or are gay need to read the bible before they talk about christians.
The LGBTQ ‘sexuality community’ , sexual identity community has to understand what a perfect and Holy God hates and this attitude of theirs goes against what God has made plain. We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Saying that we need to come into their world and understand their sexuality preferences goes against God’s standards. They, like all of us fall short and must repent and turn to God for His forgiveness.
She is spot on. I don't think going to a gay pride parade would help. That's like hanging in a crack den because that's where your sister's at. Sorry Sis, call an Uber. I'll pay it when you get here.
God did the world a great service changing your heart.
The problem with this lady's thought on Christians is that she's making their sexuality their entire way of life. Christians are following a set of rules and principles set by the Almighty. Christians aren't going out and persecuting and attacking LGBT community members, at least those of us who are genuine about following Christ. We're presenting rules set forth by the One who created us all and everything that exists. If they aren't okay with that, its not us writing rules that specifically exclude them. They're rules written by Another who doesn't accept their way of life. If they want to make all Christians out to be the enemy "dedicated to destroying them" or whatever, they can twist the truth all they want, but Christians are not their enemy, regardless of what they want to preach.
If gay's your way, that's okay.
The bible condems homosexuality. So Christians are never going to condone it. If they do then they are no longer really Christian.
i dont know what they think im not a Christian and Im not LGBT either so i dont know or care what you think either. Just because youre gay doesnt mean you get a red carpet. if christians dont agree with you and you engage then you will be wasting your life trying to get everyone to think the way that you do…about sexuality….food….politics….money ….etc etc etc etc most people dont go around thinking about LGBT all day thats just the topic you have chosen to get attention with. so christians dont understand you. okay. and so what? most of them never will or simply dont want to? who gives a shit? do you understand fat people? do you assume they want to lose weight? maybe they dont. most people dont understand most other people in general. welcome to reality.
I think this young lady is more interested in changing the Bible to fit her lifestyle than changing her lifestyle to fit the teachings of Christ. Is it a difficult thing to struggle with? Yes, absolutely. But with determination, prayer and support we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Do not condemn this young lady, help her understand.
It's surprising that people are still promoting the idea that homosexuality is a sin and something that can be "delivered" from. It's important to educate ourselves and look at what the original Bible says. The truth is, homosexuality was never mentioned in the Bible, ever. The word didn't even exist in biblical times. If you read the original scriptures and translate them accurately, you'll see that this concept is absent and means something totally different.
As a minister myself, I can confidently say that homosexuality isn't a sin, nor is it condemned in the Bible. Even if it were considered a "sin," remember that Jesus died for all sins. Once you give yourself to Christ and repent, you're saved—the battle is already won. There's no such thing as being "delivered" from homosexuality; people often explore their sexuality and may choose labels that resonate with them at different times in their lives.
The true message of the gospel is love. We should live our lives according to that core teaching. Homosexuality is not mentioned in the Bible, not once. Let's focus on what the gospel is truly about: love, acceptance, and compassion for all!
your was is liveing in sin the bible says the wages of sin is death your LGBTQ is a santic rejlon
Jesus did not mention homosexuality at all.
What attacks us is the Old Testament.
There’s so many things I can say. I never could get behind the big “can’t” with any religion: “It’s impossible.” All things are possible. I read the Bible and you can say whatever you say about me, but why hate me as someone who has slept with men when your religion says to love thy neighbor? I think a religious book saying “Hope is all there is.” to “There is no hope for some.” is a big red flag. This is my cross.
I’m joining the conversation a bit late, but I think it’s not just that some Christians don’t understand the LGBTQ community; some might not fully understand themselves. Hear me out. When you grow up as a straight Christian, your sexual orientation is never questioned or criticized. The church, and society in general, fully accept it as the norm. It’s seamlessly integrated into your life and relationships.
From this position, which, dare I say, is privileged, it’s easy to assume that sexual orientation doesn’t play a significant role in your life, and expect the same for others.
But for those who aren’t straight, their orientation often gets questioned and judged—even by themselves. Living in a heteronormative world, shaped by culture and religion, you experience things differently. If the world doesn’t break you, you’re left to carve out your own path to peace and self-acceptance, even when you’re unsure of what that looks like. Naturally, you become more aware of your orientation and its impact on your life because you’re constantly reminded that you’re different.
I think it's also that it seems innocuous. Yes, like "who you are," but unlike, murder, lust, coveting, ect, I just think people don't understand why anyone would think it's wrong but to be tyrannical.
I don’t know a Christian that has told a homosexual that they must shun other homosexuals. When you accept Jesus you understand that WE are all sinners in one sense or another. WE each have to turn from our own sin and follow Jesus. If I was a drug abuser, alcoholic, gambler, or whatever took precedence in my life over Jesus, I could certainly remain surrounded by those that remained in that lifestyle. It be very difficult to not fall back into old habits and I doubt that I would receive strength from those still practicing that activity to deny myself. It’s a decision you must make yourself. We all feel safer surrounded by those of like mind. Jesus asks us to pick up our cross( sacrifice of our desires) and follow him. He never said it would be easy or safe.
The thing you don’t get is we don’t care what you think. Live and let live. We don’t need you. Grow up be strong in who you are. You seem so intent on what we are. Be yourself. We don’t care.
Christians need to venture outside of their circles otherwise they'll only be able to view people through the lens of projection (i.e. a form of judgment and frankly willful ignorance under the guise of being extra "spiritual".) This is the most solid advice she's ever given. Also, Your ORIENTATION IS a major part of Who You Are, it's just that when you have the privilege of being yourself due to its normalization, you don't even think about it.
I use the term 'orientation" bc you can't reduce a loving relationship to sex, and many of you seem not to get that
To my l GBT community stop explaining yourselves to Christian people. They are not God. Stop explaining yourself. To Straight people who You sleep with is none of their Damn business
Christianity is tough on heterosexuals as well. Christ said that even looking at another man's wife is adultery in your heart and adultery is a mortal sin. It's hard, but Christianity teaches everybody that making sexuality a pillar of your life or identity is just one more dead end.
Of course your whole lens….. That's the same for every Christian who has been open to the deception of sexual Sin. That's why the BIBLE says that all sin is evil but sexual Sin is different bc it's against your own body! God acknowledges that sexual Sin is worse but God still doesn't say to go light or go easy! The Bible says to pluck ppl out of the flames!
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