Agreed...:praying

I think Newman's concern might not just be whether this poster actually does have AIDS, but whether he is a homosexual, and what his views are on the subject.

If he is a repented homosexual, that is one thing.

If he still acknowledges the veracity of "gay ministers," it is another matter.

In either case, it is sad to see someone dying of such an awful disease.

Very true.

Here is the deal--

I have compassion for any person who is suffering.

But this is, after all the internet.

And there are unrepentant homosexuals who like to talk grace and mercy when they find themselves "receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet."

This is an Apostolic forum, and homosexuality is an abomination.

Compassion for the sufferer is always appropriate, but clarity of our stance regarding this sin is also important.

Amen, Sister Alvear.

I guess I am just naive. What if the guy IS a homosexual? Do we NOT pray for him? He definately needs salvation in such a case. I don't get the 'caution compassion' thinghy at all. Can you show me examples of this in the Bible?? It's not like we are LOSING anything by praying for this man, or allowing him to post on a public forum. He wasn't asking for money, or anything, right??

Pretty simple situation, if you ask me. If you don't like the circumstances, don't interact with the poster.

We never lose when we open our hearts to the hurting, no matter WHO they be. The reward is in the GIVING, after all. *smile*

JMHO

Yes indeed, to both posts...

Ayundanos a mirar con Tus ojos .... Help us see with Your eyes.
Annie, he simply asked for us to minister to those in a similar plight.

I completely understand what you are saying, however, homosexuality would only be ONE of the sinful lives represented in an Apostolic forum. This IS a public internet avenue, and folks can say what they think we want to hear- we would never know the difference. I realize this is not true of every poster on here- as some have personal friendships and relationships through church and such. But, we do not know every poster's life and history- neither do we WANT to, I am sure. *smile*

It pays to be aware that satan is as a roaring lion, seeking who he may desire- even on Apostolic Forums. I am not suggesting that you are not smart enough to know this already- I realize you are an intelligent man of God, I am just saying we cannot pick out ONE sin, and hold it up as an example of ostracization. We could be interacting with folk who are rapists, child molesters, robbers, whore-mongers, and adulterers. Drug addicts (prescribed and/or street drugs), folks who protitute, and all manner of ungodly behaviors.

Do we REALLY know those with whom we interact with??

Just some thoughts.