K_Jo said:Perhaps it's more of athan a losing battle.
I do get tired of having bible quotes thrown at me. And I was once told by a member of this forum that I am not a Christian because I don't believe every word of the bible. I'm pretty sure that's supposed to be an insult.
I pretty much have figured out where I stand on all of this... I am more concerned with what I am going to do to make a difference - or more - how I am going to spend my time walking this earth as opposed to what will happen in the afterlife, if one exists.
I believe in God, with a capital "G"; I subscribe at times in a tale of a begotten son, who sacrificed his life, I internalize Bible verse and feel serenity and peace from scripture. I believe in the scientific theories, Darwin and certainties of evolution. I gain insight from Eastern philosophers and holistic healers. I take into account great pyschoanalyists - Jacques Lacan, Freud, who make no great issue of a God or Christianity as the purpose of driving ones actions in life, but sex.
Some may find this attitude hypocritical, but each thought and theory and writing has a lot of good to be learned. I am not adverse to taking what I want and leaving the rest and I am not going to argue living this way. I feel that my God is something, a higher power, inside of me that will guide me to be a better person, to do the right thing and to use my experiences wisely.
Homosexuality is what it is. I don't feel it is a religious matter, but a personal one. He who has strong Christian faith may feel it is his job to save his fellow man and bring him into his fellowship. At a certain point however, more harm will be done to the fellowship than good, as seen by this board, by seemingly radiating hate and zero tolerance. Setting an example is the best, I feel, a loving Christian can do, and let those you FEEL are suffering know that your brand of salvation exists and is waiting for them, when THEY are ready.
If you FEEL they are suffering, don't deny them their misery. My priest, yes I was raised Catholic, once told me that his best hope, when young adults fell away from the church, was that they found their way back. When they were ready. Then, they were ready to truly commit.
Jazz, this was EXCELLENT! 
Apparently you don't think others can voice their opinion, mighty big of you. :hidingbehindredcarma: 
and me
Much like I do on the forums.... I ask a question... ummm...don't like that answer... shake... shake... shake... either rephrase the question or keep fishing for the answer I want.. :shrug: Damned 8-ball influence