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Originally Posted by Aquila
Semantics. You're assuming that just because they use a terminology you disagree with that there is something wrong with them. lol
If a born again Christian who still struggles from same gender attraction wishes to call themselves a "gay Christian"... what right have you to tell them they can't and question their walk and motives? That's my point. While you and I might disagree and feel that simply calling one's self a believer or a Christian is good enough... they don't. They've felt the pressure, the shame, the hate, the discrimination, the suspecion, the being called reprobate, and the list goes on and on. Like must unpopular groups who eventually want to be heard... they claim the identity and refuse to be ignored.
So, I have no issue with the terminology. I don't hike my dress up like it's gross and twaddle away screaming and accusing. I'm just saying... listen to them. Take the time to hear them. Hear their pleas. Their concerns. Their struggles. Their temptations. Their fears. Even if they call themselves.... *gasp!* "gay Christians".
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Therein lies the problem. They are giving their own sinful lusts credibility by naming and claiming it as their own. What should be a shameful thing worthy of repentance has become a badge to wear in "honor" of an abomination.
Listening to them, helping them, and praying with them is all good and right... Nevertheless, the end result can never be acceptance as fellow believers in Christ, unless there is a willingness to abandon homosexuality.
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