Gay Children

[Dedicated Mind]

How should we as christians treat effeminate boys or "butch" girls? Does anyone agree with this pastor?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTiBv99MYDk

[Jay]

I believe that he is using exageration to make a point. Parents should be teaching their children proper means and methods of behavior. While I would not necessarily agree with every remedy, I do believe that his basic point is effective. One of the keys though is to not overreact so that the incident is engraved on the childs mind. Thus tlc must also be used when dealing with this issue. However, I do not believe that he went far enough, which should have been a warning for parents to pay close attention to their children's influences. Hollywood, romance novels, ungodly music, and other such things must be eliminated. While none of these will guarantee success, it would go a long way to raising children in the fear and honor of the Lord.

[AreYouReady?]

I cannot view this you tube because of my living in an unfortunate area that no company will bring fast access internet to us.

I can see that he is telling the congregation to beat the gay away?

What's he scared of?

[AreYouReady?]

Better yet...can somebody give me a synopsis of what the u tube is all about?

[Hoovie]

Yep I am pretty much in agreement with the preacher, understanding He was indeed exaggerating a bit.

[Jay]

The description is deceptive. It is a short clip telling fathers to teach their children to walk, talk, and act like the gender God made them. He uses some exagerated statements that could be taken to extremes, but should be kept in balance with the rest of Scripture concerning the raising of children. There is actually nothing here to get excited about.

[AreYouReady?]

So...the preacher is not telling children to "beat" on gay children?

[bbyrd009]

No, but what he is saying will nonetheless be as ineffective as telling a frog not to hop; I have met 4 year old gays. And speaking of frogs, there is that little thing about androgynous frogs caused by, what was it, something in the water from humans...forgot. He should go preach this to frogs, to equal effect, sorry.

This may twist a couple kids, naturally gay now--deal with it you made it--into some semblance of straightness, but it will just leak out other, more nefarious ways. These are not the gays in Sodom, forcing themselves on the unwilling. I pray he succeeds wildly, cause I have no better idea. They are God's children too, and thankfully He understands this better than us; but His idea is "don't make gay people."

[Jay]

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

So...the preacher is not telling children to "beat" on gay children?

No. It is simply people choosing to be reactionary. This will become more common. I do believe that preachers should be sometimes be a little more judicious. The Bible did say not to let our good be evil spoken of. He could have made his point in a less incendiary manner. However, in the end I do not criticize as that is unproductive.

[bbyrd009]

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