My good friend is apparently gay. Suggestions?

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Hrmm. I’m not 100% sure of what you’re saying. What I was stating is that there are correct and incorrect usages of spreading the word of God. One must choose his tools wisely or else you are at fault for helping to turn away a potential believer.
my apoliguises if i offended anyone by this statement, but that is simply what i strongly believe
 
The Bible isn’t a novel,nor a work of fiction.Please read Leviticus.Also Holy Tradition the equal of Holy Scripture teaches through the magisterium that homosexual genital relations are sinful.Homosexual,or same-sex attractedness is not sinful however the acting out of those attractions in a physical manner is.All those(including me)who are not married to a member of the opposite sex are called to chastity.
I am sure that the religion that you refer to as"my own"permits physical expression of homosexual love;ours does not.So why sweat it?Why would you care how we practise our Faith?We will both answer to God how we practised it.We submit to the Truth of Jesus Christ and Holy Scripture;you submit to the truth of your feelings and convictions.I’m comfortable with my choice,are you with yours?

God will judge us-not you-not me.But please remember God is not the reflection you see in your bathroom mirror.
i’m sorry to interfire, its just that it dosn’t feels right in my heart,i know what you do and think, is good for God for it is said it his his choise what the holly curch says, i just say as what you say is racism, that is what i feeel about it, and many others, i have read the bibles the old the new i believe in the cores that jesus has said, he loved people , all people wether they where whores fariezeers or leapords, i’m sure he d do the same to homosexuals,thats just my opnion about him,…yes i am comfortable with my choise…my lord father friend and teacher, but i will never pledge loyalty with your curch ,ways cross have a good life my fellow believer
 
Hello, first post here on the forums.

I suppose you could say I’m in the “average” California public school environment, probama, gay straight alliance posters gracing the halls, etc. I’ve made many friends this swim season, and met a real nice, rather quiet guy i have a lot in common with (both into animation, coding, videogames). I’ve gotten to enjoy his company, conversation flows, as I said, we’ve got tons in common. Anyway, on the bus home from a swimmeet today, he began telling us about another senior he’s interested in, a guy. Which came as a blow to me. Due to the encouragement of homosexuality in the area we’re in, i fear talking to him would have no effect, or even dampen our friendship. But I’d really hate to see him mess his life up like that, and possibly this other senior’s (I’m a junior, no qualms about him being interested in me, he knows I’m straight anyway). Is prayer all I can do? If so, it’d be nice to know more prayers than just mine are heading God’s way.

Thanks,

taters
You are blessed IMHO. See him as a person, not a label.
 
i’m sorry to interfire, its just that it dosn’t feels right in my heart,i know what you do and think, is good for God for it is said it his his choise what the holly curch says, i just say as what you say is racism, that is what i feeel about it, and many others, i have read the bibles the old the new i believe in the cores that jesus has said, he loved people , all people wether they where whores fariezeers or leapords, i’m sure he d do the same to homosexuals,thats just my opnion about him,…yes i am comfortable with my choise…my lord father friend and teacher, but i will never pledge loyalty with your curch ,ways cross have a good life my fellow believer
Christ loved everyone.He ate with whores,drunkards,thieves tax collectors,and I’m sure homosexuals and was heavily criticised by the Pharasees for it but ALWAYS admonished them to “go and sin no more”.You are creating a Faith based upon your own feelings and in effect becoming your own god.Do you think Mary Magdalene remained a whore after meeting Christ or the adultress that Christ saved from stoning?Do you think she rushed back into her lovers arms after Christ admonished her to"go and sin no more".I think you are deceiving yourself.You are in my prayers.
 
Please know that it it St Mary Magdalene was not a whore.
Holy Tradition says she was.Look up the Biblical references to her and the code words employed .I’m not saying this on my own, the Church has said this so reserve your umbrage for the Church and thanks for Hijacking the thread,which is against forum rules.If you disagree so vehemently START YOUR OWN THREAD.:rolleyes:
 
Christ loved everyone.He ate with whores,drunkards,thieves tax collectors,and I’m sure homosexuals and was heavily criticised by the Pharasees for it but ALWAYS admonished them to “go and sin no more”.You are creating a Faith based upon your own feelings and in effect becoming your own god.Do you think Mary Magdalene remained a whore after meeting Christ or the adultress that Christ saved from stoning?Do you think she rushed back into her lovers arms after Christ admonished her to"go and sin no more".I think you are deceiving yourself.You are in my prayers.
and you are living by an ancient order, that tells you everything that is good and wrong, sin and no sin,lets you not think for yourself at all, yet this ancient order has made allot of mestakes in the past, still not egnoleging these mestakes, they go on and bring hope to many born true believers ,there is nothing against with that, if they can bring love and happyniess by giving the word of God, yes i’m am sorry but i preffer to trust my own human emotions, my own human heart i was given by our father, than the emotions, of the people who rule your curch…i am sorry but if i concider something wrong , i will not change that opnion and i strongly believe that “thinking homosexuality is a moral sin” is wrong ,i follow the words jesus has thougt me but everything that comes after his death and is said after his death, will not hold strongly too…thankyou for your prayers, i will do the same for you my friend, you may call me lost as you wish, but i know my relationship with God isn’t the worst on the planet figure of speech
 
Holy Tradition says she was.Look up the Biblical references to her and the code words employed .I’m not saying this on my own, the Church has said this so reserve your umbrage for the Church and thanks for Hijacking the thread,which is against forum rules.If you disagree so vehemently START YOUR OWN THREAD.:rolleyes:
btw how dos one start a theard my friend? 😉
 
To the OP, remember that lines you draw in the sand will need to be protected from the tide. If you begin pointing out the sexual (or other) sins of others, they will watch you like a hawk for hypocrisy and quite likely dismiss anything you’ve said to them on religion.

OTOH, if you are forthright about your goals for yourself (including holiness, pleasing God, etc.), and your struggles to achieve them, (just as this young man was open with you about aspects of his life) there may be interest on his part or on the part of others to find out why you believe as you do or how they can get help with their struggles.

When I was in school I had a good friend who had this amazing gift for this. Non-believers would come to him for advice, for encouragement and prayer. He never compromised his beliefs or said something was “ok” when it wasn’t, but he didn’t go looking for people to condemn either. A number of them followed Jesus as a result.

The Bible says to have an answer for every man, but as an old miniser friend of mine said “that’s means you have to be approachable enough for them to ask you a question!” 😃

Good luck. 🙂
 
and you are living by an ancient order, that tells you everything that is good and wrong, sin and no sin,lets you not think for yourself at all, yet this ancient order has made allot of mestakes in the past, still not egnoleging these mestakes, they go on and bring hope to many born true believers ,there is nothing against with that, if they can bring love and happyniess by giving the word of God, yes i’m am sorry but i preffer to trust my own human emotions, my own human heart i was given by our father, than the emotions, of the people who rule your curch…i am sorry but if i concider something wrong , i will not change that opnion and i strongly believe that “thinking homosexuality is a moral sin” is wrong ,i follow the words jesus has thougt me but everything that comes after his death and is said after his death, will not hold strongly too…thankyou for your prayers, i will do the same for you my friend, you may call me lost as you wish, but i know my relationship with God isn’t the worst on the planet figure of speech
Obviously I disagree with every assumption you’ve made aboit my faith.You’ve chosen your path.Good luck and God speed.You are in my prayers:)
 
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