by Jim Gordon
I am certainly no expert on LGBTQ issues but I am one who cares for LGBTQ people. I have seen so much abuse, hatred and discrimination by others, especially by other christian people against LGBTQ. I have seen them treated like second class citizens or worse. I have to say these things should not be.
LGBTQ is a label. We all have some type of label. There is the label of black or white, male or female, gay or straight, American or foreign, christian or atheist. We need to remember that behind the labels are human beings who were created in the image of God.
Why is it we cannot see the human being being the labels? Why do christian people, who are to be known for their love for God and for people seem to be the ones who all to often are the main offenders?
I understand the misunderstandings and the personal views. We are never going to have people agree on everything. But because we have disagreements and differences in opinions there is no cause to show hatred, discrimination and condemnation.
For those who are gay I am sure you do not quite understand how people of the opposite sex can have an attraction and romantic relationship. Just the same, those of us who are straight cannot understand how people of the same sex can have an attraction and romantic relationship. Yet because we are straight or gay and cannot understand the other, there is no reason for the hatred that is shown. There is no reason that each should not be treated fairly and with equal rights. We are all human beings.
As christians, whether gay or straight we are to be known for our love. Even in differences of opinion we are still to treat one another with kindness, love and acceptance. Even when we do not agree with the actions of others we still act in love. Put your prejudices aside, put your personal opinions aside and let the love of God flow through you to be loving and kind to everyone. God loves each of us, he created us and wants the best for each of us.
Done with Religion 
Thanks for reading.
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Good article Veer. Thanks for sharing it. I appreciate your comment.
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That’s right love is love. why should we link it with gender. I write on this- why do we need state’s consent before loving someone? Please share if you like
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So true. Jesus told us to love God, love our neighbor, love our enemy. He never said to judge and condemn, never said to point out what we think is wrong with people. Love is God. You are right, love is the most Christ-like thing to do. Thanks for the comment.
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This reminds me of the song saying: “They will know we are Christians by our love, by our love.” And thus, we must strive to love, because the most Christ-like thing to do is to love.
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God’s blessings on your ordination pursuit. Thanks for your comment.
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I am pursuing ordination in the Episcopal Church and it grieves me how some (many) segments of the church (all denominations) still discriminate against and hurt God’s children in Christ’s name. Thank you for your post. Love is the Way.
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Thanks for reposting.
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Hi Rachel Rose, I get it but we should be able to do that without mistreating others, and without judgment and condemnation. It is love that draws and as his followers we are to be known for our love. Thank you for your comment.
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I think those who follow Jesus are torn between letting people live out their lives yet at the same time we are to convince people to follow Christ.
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So true Jem. I have read that before. There are a lot of misinterpretations and misunderstandings on this subject. I hope people will start seeking answers rather than just accepting what they are told. There are several good books that explain another view on this, two of which are by Justin Lee and Matthew Vines. Thanks for your comment.
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Thanks for this post, Jim. So much of the rejection is actually caused by the churches that interpret same-sex relationships as sinful because they have been taught that that is what the Bible says, but it’s not what the Bible says at all. Did you know that the word “homosexual” was only invented in the 1870s so at the time of the writings of the Bible, even those of the New Testament, it did not exist, so to translate those original languages using this word is totally in error. Just one interesting fact.
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