Well, there have been a lot of studies that show gay men have much higher amounts of sex partners and even note that most homosexual relationships are not even monogamous. The studies are quite numerous.
On the other hand, a lot of studies have also been done trying to prove the opposite. They have reached differing conclusions.
At the end of the day, it is going to be a moot point for me. I have a very dear friend that came out of the closet last summer and is in a monogamous relationship. He is even going through with a marriage ceremony. I do not think he is promiscuous by any means, but very loyal.
Promiscuity I guess applies to both homosexuals and heterosexuals, and regardless of whether or not there is a lot of promiscuity amongst homosexuals, it does not apply to individual homosexuals so it can never be taken into account when appraising a homosexual person.
There is a higher likelihood that they have certain characteristics we perceive as negative, but wouldn't a lot of people also assert that homosexuals tend to be more merciful and friendly and open minded due to persecution they have received? In my experience, many of the homosxuals that I have met have been very open and friendly people. Of course, this is also a stereotype, but a good one.
You now, at the end of the day, we are all people who commit sins and we should ask Christ for forgiveness. Homosexuality falls into the category of a sexual sin, and they need forgiveness just as I need forgiveness.
Here's where Christians run into a snag with the gay community. They will tell gay people that homosexuality (an orientation) is a sin. (Homosexual
behvavior can be argued a sin, and indeed it is argued by those who actually study the scripture in detail.) When saying that all homosexual acts are sinful, you are then condemning not only promiscuity, but also two people of the same sex in committed, loving relationships.
Imagine a gay person condemning the casual heterosexual romps of Spring Break with the long term committed relationships of marriage. Would you listen even for a minute?
What about condemning those who not only have anonymous heterosexual sex, but brag about their prowess, with those who are unmarried, in a supportive, committed, and yes, sexual relationship. Again, can such things be grouped together?
So, when the Christian claims it a sin, what should the person repent of? Promiscuity (while it is almost ignored in the heterosexual population?) Premarital sex (while trying to ban gay marriage?) A committed supportive relationship where the couple loves each other, and just happens to be the same sex? How can you repent of that?
And what is the alternative? Celibacy? How many heterosexuals do that? Marrying someone of the opposite sex, out of pressure of the supposed law of God, and the pressures of society?
It is up to each individual to forge a relationship with God.
I agree, and that doesn't involve the approval of another person telling me what the bible says, or how I should live.
Gay is not something I do, but something that I am, and I can't repent to God for his creation.
