I'm new here, but after a brief stroll through the forums I realize that topics along these lines seem particularly vulnerable to getting closed by site administration. I just want to offer a perspective on sexual orientation, and hope it is deemed somehow worthy of discussion. I will begin by stating, in an effort to comport with forum rules, that all statements in this message reflect my own experiences and opinions.
Having had romantic relationships with persons of different genders (though, for whatever it's worth, I'm usually first attracted to those of the opposite gender), I feel that sexuality for me is not about "sex" as much as it is about love. When it comes to love, I believe in commitment, honesty, respect, and that intangible "click." If I find those things in someone's soul, their chromosomes take a back seat in fueling my attraction and ability to enter into a committed, loving relationship with that individual. One of my favorite things in life is the fulfillment that comes from finding the beauty in someone's soul, mind and body (in that order
, and the magic that comes when those wondrous discoveries ripen into a genuine love.
I think we're all familiar with the Bible verses (Leviticus, Romans, etc etc) that are held up as evidence of God's condemnation of, variously, same-sex relationships/sex/encounters. And similarly familiar with the responses of those who don't believe that that is what those passages stand for. I (if you haven't already guessed) am in the latter group. I'm not trying to ignite a debate as to what the Bible says or does not say about homosexuality (whatever that is). Rather, I'm just offering my perspective as someone who has had beautiful relationships with different kinds of people, while maintaining my faith in God. The focus on gender as a limiting factor in relationships is interesting to me. I invite you to share your perspectives and experiences as well
Thanks, and I hope this thread is allowed a bit of time if there is any interest ...
Having had romantic relationships with persons of different genders (though, for whatever it's worth, I'm usually first attracted to those of the opposite gender), I feel that sexuality for me is not about "sex" as much as it is about love. When it comes to love, I believe in commitment, honesty, respect, and that intangible "click." If I find those things in someone's soul, their chromosomes take a back seat in fueling my attraction and ability to enter into a committed, loving relationship with that individual. One of my favorite things in life is the fulfillment that comes from finding the beauty in someone's soul, mind and body (in that order
I think we're all familiar with the Bible verses (Leviticus, Romans, etc etc) that are held up as evidence of God's condemnation of, variously, same-sex relationships/sex/encounters. And similarly familiar with the responses of those who don't believe that that is what those passages stand for. I (if you haven't already guessed) am in the latter group. I'm not trying to ignite a debate as to what the Bible says or does not say about homosexuality (whatever that is). Rather, I'm just offering my perspective as someone who has had beautiful relationships with different kinds of people, while maintaining my faith in God. The focus on gender as a limiting factor in relationships is interesting to me. I invite you to share your perspectives and experiences as well
Thanks, and I hope this thread is allowed a bit of time if there is any interest ...