I am going to reply to this topic and not allow any more replies, after all it is already locked, just going to throw in my quick opinion of this.
In the preachings of Jesus he taught that we should love one another for who we are. He never stated we should hate this race beause of that, nor he said we should hate other religions, he simply taught us to love one another. He also stated that he is the one who sacrificed his life to clear all of us for the sins that we committ. With that said, if there is so much misinterpretations of the bible, then why not take the clear words of love one another and run with it and believe in Jesus words that he has taken care of our sins. That means if being gay is a sin, then those sinners have a guaranteed passage into heaven.
Anyway, just put up with it people, the bible has many interpretations, has many clear meanings and with so much stuff in it, it is easy to interpret it to your benefit. So accept the fact that one can find something to back up their cause and find passages that will not benefit their cause.
Jesus, the one who died for our sins told us to love each other, and if you are religious, and follow a religion to the letter, then rethink your sacred beliefs and see how they stand up to the holly one and think of what he would say, accept them for who they are.
And as for mop's comment, I couldn't agree more. How in the hell is it affecting you that "X" person is gay if they are not coming onto you? They have every right to be here just as you are.
I am straight, proud of it. Remember that homosexuality isn't just about the sex, in most of the cases it isn't about sex. It is about the mewntal comfort one gets by being with someone who truly understands them and can relate to them well, and if they can find that in a man and not in a woman, then so be it. I for one have found always my comfort with the women. they're beautiful and will always have them around.
Thank you for your time on reading this.
And please people, don't be an idiot like screamomatic and pacocoasterrider and make yourselves look like fools using such language, refrain from it and use your intellect. I would like to believe that you have some, but these two have showed none.
I apologize to the gay and straight members here on this forum for the actions of the rude posters in this topic, it is a public forum and I can see some people were offended but that is what happens with the freedom of speech. If you have any comments, private message me and we can deal with this one to one.
Once again, I am straight so don't make any advances to me