Gay friends

[Mackenzie-the~]

Recently I found out that two of my bestest friends (both girls) are dating. They're pretty serious about it, though I'm pretty sure they're not having sex. I already told them I don't understand completely, but I'd still be their friend. What should I do?

 

[Celtic D]

You shouldn't do anything, its their business, not yours

 

[SharonL]

Just do as you told them you would do - just be their friends - you don't have to agree with what they do - you hate the sin and not the sinner. I have had gay friends and you can just witness to them the Joy of the Lord.

They will want to talk to you all the time about their situation - they are looking for approval - just be their friend, don't look down at them and stand firm in your beliefs.

 

[banish'd]

My brother, who was only 1-1/2 years younger than I am, was gay. There was a problem with us being friends. He was my brother and I loved him, but we were not friends. I had my life, and he had his life.

My brother and his entire group of friends died from AIDS. One by one, they died. However, they cared for one another as they died, and made one another benifeciaries to thier life insurance policys.


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[SharonL]

I have had several friends die of aids and cousins also who were gay - but it is their choice and there is nothing that can be done until they see the light of what their lifestyle does to them. Just pray for them and be there if they need you to talk to.

 

[LightHorseman]

My brother, who was only 1-1/2 years younger than I am, was gay. There was a problem with us being friends. He was my brother and I loved him, but we were not friends. I had my life, and he had his life.

My brother and his entire group of friends died from AIDS. One by one, they died. However, they cared for one another as they died, and made one another benifeciaries to thier life insurance policys.


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Thats a beautiful story.

 

[mandyangel]

the best thing you could do is be a good friend and set a good example, thats the nice thing to do. I don't know if I could though.

 

[childofGod31]

Recently I found out that two of my bestest friends (both girls) are dating. They're pretty serious about it, though I'm pretty sure they're not having sex. I already told them I don't understand completely, but I'd still be their friend. What should I do?

Well, would you be friends with someone who has has different boyfriends at different times and has slept with all of them? This is considered adultery (since the first person you sleep with is considered your husband by moral law). I would say that you probably would still be friends with them.

Would you be friends with someone who is cheating on their tests or their taxes? Probably would. (even though they sin)

Would you be friends with someone who divorced their wife and married another? (it's considered adultery in the Bible). Probably would.

So why not be friends with homosexual people? (If you believe that being gay is a sin).

How are they different from any other sinner? (Again, if you believe that being homosexual is a sin)

I think to treat gay people differently from other people is Christian racism. We are to treat all sinners equally - with love and compassion.

(Again, this is if you believe that they are sinners, from that point of view.)

The Bible says to love even your enemies.

Some Christians teach to treat homosexuals with contempt. I think they have been misled by their own racial prejudices which live inside of them, either naturally, or cultured through someone's teachings.

 

[Mackenzie-the~]

OK! Thanks for all your replies!

 

[Celtic D]

the best thing you could do is be a good friend and set a good example, thats the nice thing to do. I don't know if I could though.

So you have problems with gays, but not your avatar picture??? Go figure!!!

 

[PastorJohnRay]

You shouldn't be in contact with people who has taken sides with the devil!! save yourself!!

-Pastor John

 

[Celtic D]

You shouldn't be in contact with people who has taken sides with the devil!! save yourself!!

-Pastor John

Wonder what Jesus would think of that attitude?

And since when did the Roman Catholic Church have pastors?

 

[Jase]

Recently I found out that two of my bestest friends (both girls) are dating. They're pretty serious about it, though I'm pretty sure they're not having sex. I already told them I don't understand completely, but I'd still be their friend. What should I do?

There is no reason not to be friends with them. You will find a huge division among Christians on the issue of homosexuality. Even if you personally disagree with it, that shouldn't affect your friendship.

 

[Sketcher]

Treat them like any other friend who embraces sin.

 

[Celtic D]

Treat them like any other friend who embraces sin.

So ALL friends will be treated in the same way

 

[singpeace]

Wonder what Jesus would think of that attitude?

And since when did the Roman Catholic Church have pastors?

I agree. Here is a home-spun parable.

There was a gay man that had been a Christian for 10 minutes. However, there was one sin he never once committed. He had managed to live his whole life without ever once stealing. To him, it was unthinkable.
There was also a Pastor that had served God since childhood. He regularly ate grapes while shopping in the grocery store before he paid for them. The one sin he never once committed was a homosexual act.

Which one is greater than the other? Neither. We are all guilty. We who are in Christ are all made free.

James 2:8-10
8. Yes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
9. But if you favor some people over others, you are committing a sin. You are guilty of breaking the law.
10. For the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as a person who has broken all of God’s laws.

Glory to God for his saving grace. I was lost, now I am found.

 

[lordworshipper]

You shouldn't be in contact with people who has taken sides with the devil!! save yourself!!

Have they taken sides with the devil? Unless I missed something, their beliefs were never mentioned.

Where do I stand on this, with the best opinion in the universe:
"love your neighbor"
"He who is without sin, cast the first stone"
"love your enemy" (though this is to homophobes, not necessarily to you)
"all have fallen short of the glory of God"

 

[Rick Kirkham]

My third post only but I can use my of the only quotes I know in the bible

Judge not lest ye be judged

Nothing accept your friends, love them and be a Christian example

Rick

 

[banish'd]

You shouldn't be in contact with people who has taken sides with the devil!! save yourself!!

-Pastor John

I agree, God bless you, Pastor.


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[Rick Kirkham]

Have they taken sides with the devil? Unless I missed something, their beliefs were never mentioned.

Where do I stand on this, with the best opinion in the universe:
"love your neighbor"
"He who is without sin, cast the first stone"
"love your enemy" (though this is to homophobes, not necessarily to you)
"all have fallen short of the glory of God"

I agree 100% It is not our place to judge

Rick