If you ask me- it’s not.
edit: don’t comment if you don’t read the full post and a few of my responses, I have likely already responded to whatever it is you’re gonna say.
Let me start this off by saying I am a FORMER christian and am now spiritual/agnostic. Let me also clarify here and now- whatever the bible says regarding how homosexuality being “sin” doesn’t matter to me. Why? Multiple reasons.
First of all- Other than the obvious choice of the bible, there is no actual explanation for why this would be “wrong” or “sinful” other than premarital sex, which people of all sexuality engage in.
Second of all- Sexuality is not a choice. There is a difference between experimenting and finding something isn’t for you, and your actually sexually being something that cannot change or be chosen. You do not choose who you are attracted to. Period. Therefore, saying it’s a “sin” to be gay is similar to saying it’s a sin to be x factor someone fundamentally cannot change, ie. race or hair color. If you actually believe you can “choose” your sexuality, you are misinformed, please actually look into it. Sexuality not meaning gender or gender identity, sexuality meaning sexuality. Next…
Third of all- Christianity is (meant to be) about love and acceptance, about loving your neighbor and spreading love and kindness. It is not for judging, and it’s not for acting holier than thou. If being gay theoretically was a sin, then it’s not your place or your business to tell someone they are wrong. Is it not true that everyone sins either way? Why cherry pick “sins”, why condemn/ judge or try to “teach” others how to live? There is no point to it other than being rather condescending/homophobic.
Fourth of all- Love is love. I’m not sure why on earth jesus or god would care who loves who as long as it is love. Simple as that.
Fifth point and lastly- The bible was written 100+ years ago… meaning, of course they were homophobic. We’ve only had Lgbtq+ legislation passed in the past 50-100 years. You really think it’s appropriate to take the word of an obviously in some ways outdated book, rather than the ways of current society? Do you really genuinely think, that every part of the bible translates/applies to modern day society? Because I know it doesn’t.
I’m making this post because i’m tired. Christianity/ the bible is NOT a reason to be homophobic, even if you’re entirely somehow convinced it’s a sin. There are plenty of christians who accept and love the lgbtq community or are a part of it. If God supposedly makes everyone perfect/ in his image then why is anyone gay at all? Please don’t respond to the last question with satan because that is once again… homophobia. Anyways, to every christian who is apart of the Lgbtq community, you are valid, loved and accepted. To every Christian who loves and accepts regardless of sexuality, I appreciate and love you guys so much. To anyone who thinks being gay is a sin, tell me why without using the bible in your explanation.
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can everyone just put one reply and not 7 paragraphs separated out 😭 I can't read all that just to find your opinion