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The reality is Christians live in the world but are not of the world. So chances are if Christians have to work to provide or help others in the community. Unless its a church doing it then Christians will put in situations where there are conflicting views and beliefs.

I volunteer at a non profit and government granted homeless hub. I meet Christians secretly helping others and for the most part never have to compromise their faith. They may choose not to be involved if they disagree.

So to an extent its an individual thing according to a persons strength of faith. New Christians may not be able to understand or be strong enough to work in situations that conflict with their belief. But as I have worked in the industry and in fact believe this is my calling. I can keep things seperated.

In fact I find that by not getting involved in the politics and just helping others in practical ways is what cuts through. I find that the topic of God comes up anyway and without preaching the spirit of God can work to open people up to God.

But I would not choose to work in an organisation that specifically made it a goal to push world ideologies. If the issue comes to me and means compromising my faith I will not compromise. Which may mean losing a job or removing yourself from the situation.

But a trans person may be homeless and hungry. Just like an addict. There is no judgement when it comes to these basic needs.

I like the verse posted above "Do all things without complaining and disputing," (Philippians 2:14). Which may also mean quietly choosing to disagree and not get involved in the first place. Find a way around it or remove yourself from the situation. So long as it aligns with your conscience and Gods will.

There is actually a growing school of thought that is called grievance politics. Based on complaining about others and the system.

I think Christians can find like minded people in society that give quiet support. They understand the difficultues of navigating the world. Having a good church as the base to gop out from is also important.

stevevw said:

But unlike the ideology Christ was not celebrating the lifestyle. He was offering a new way of redemption. True life which is Good News.

I think theres a difference between a Christian welcoming outcasts to support their needs like food and shelter. This does not mean we support the lifestyle. Only that all humans deserve basic needs and love no matter who they are. This is the Good Samaritan.

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Absolutely.

Lord, forgive them, for they know not what they do.

I'd just like to remind everyone that it's not about what we think is right or wrong for ourselves, but what other people have a right to be or do free from being treated any differently by the rest of us because of it, etc. We all must learn how to do that, or each respect everyone's rights (again not what we think is individually right or wrong for ourselves) in our modern-day societies, because that's the day and age in which we right now live, etc, so we gotta catch up to it, etc.

And as far as salvation goes, none of us knows all the individual factors or how God is going to judge when he factors in all of those individual factors in or by the end of an individual person's life, which for some, might have come prematurely, or before they were able to change, or repent, etc. We just don't know, etc. But only God knows, etc. Just tell them that everything that God says is wrong (or right that we didn't do) can be a possible risk, etc. Cause that's the truth, etc.

God Bless.

I don't approve, but it used to really bother me. Now it doesn't. I am the sinner. Only thing makes me different is grace.