Off-Topic: Elton John today

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I think it's one thing to tell someone that smoking is bad for you or that playing loud music in your headphones will make you go deaf. But here you are talking about a trait that is intrinsic to ones identity, not unlike skin color, gender, height, etc., as being tantamount to being a one-way ticket to hell. Since you consider homosexual acts an "abomination," what do you propose as the non-abominational alternative for your uncle? Should he live a lonely, loveless, unfulfilled life? Should he enter a loveless, unfulfilled marriage with a woman who is emotionally and physically neglected? Can he pray the gay away? How can your uncle become redeemed so that he is no longer an abomination in your eyes?



Sounds like passing judgment to me!




I'm not saying that you are intentionally trying to inflict pain. What I am saying is that you apparently seem to be insensitive to the hurt caused by statements like that- whether expressed in jest privately or broadcast via the internet. How would you feel if your entire family expressed disappointment because you were born female when they were hoping for a son? What would that do to your self esteem and your relationships with your family members?

I think you are taking what I say way too far. How is it okay for you to express your opinions on the matter, but not me? Or back on the topic, Elton John for that matter? I think he has a right to say what he wishes, and I don't believe in censorship. Even if what he says offends me.

I don't know what causes homosexuality, no one does. If you are sincerely asking me what I think gays should do in order to live in line with what the Bible says, I think it's a personal choice what they do. Celibacy, maybe? I'm not saying that lightly. I don't think people choose to be gay, but I don't know if it's nature or nurture. I have no clue. Like I said, I don't have all the answers.

I don't think that doing homosexual acts means you go to hell. I believe if you deny Jesus as your Saviour you go to hell. Go ahead and find that offensive as well, that's just my belief. I believe those verses I quoted illustrate that we are all sinners who need forgiveness, we all have our own sins, and while they may be different from our neighbour's, we are all equally guilty.

I guess I didn't make my point clear enough, but I say ALL sins are an abomination to God, therefore we will all go to hell if we don't accept Jesus.

I'm sorry I have offended you, but I was just adding my opinion to the discussion.