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Ok first of all yes i am gay, but what you all don't seem to understand is being gay is not a choice :cry: i was never attracted to girls even in primary school but my feelings for men started when i was 12, i did not choose to be gay it just happend i can't help it.

You think i would go through all the heartache of homophobia, My parents won't speak to me. people think gay people are people who act like girls well they are not (well not me anyway) i am just a normal guy who likes Guys

I know none off you will agree with me and you will think i should be dead and that i should be prayed for :mad:

I am just making my point
 

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actually I think it is both a choice and to be born with it. some people choose to be gay because they are confused, upset with thier family and so on. But there are still a lot of people that are still born being gay. Some of them eccept it and some hate being gay. so I say it is both a choice and something at birth
 
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simplelifenice said:
I know none off you will agree with me and you will think i should be dead and that i should be prayed for :mad:

I am just making my point


Well, agreeably it must be tough for you. However, it is a lie of satan to believe you are without help. God wants to help you, and often we as humans do get discouraged when we think we are doing everything right, and God feels far behind. Really, God is there for us. I suggest getting help in your prayer life. That would be a huge factor.

God loves you. So followers of God do not wish you dead. Though they likely would want to pray for you. Nothing wrong in praying. It can only help, and never hurt.

Truthfully, people are not perfect, and the path with God will go on your entire life. If you want God in your heart, you will need to keep trying to live up to God's values, and not settle for your own just because it's tough.

It doesn't mean it won't be difficult, but remember God gives you trials you can handle with His help. These trials will make you a stronger christian, as you wil learn to depend on Him, and not yourself. God bless you Simplelifenice. I'll be sure to pray for you.:pray:
 
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simplelifenice said:
Ok first of all yes i am gay, but what you all don't seem to understand is being gay is not a choice :cry: i was never attracted to girls even in primary school but my feelings for men started when i was 12, i did not choose to be gay it just happend i can't help it.

You think i would go through all the heartache of homophobia, My parents won't speak to me. people think gay people are people who act like girls well they are not (well not me anyway) i am just a normal guy who likes Guys

I know none off you will agree with me and you will think i should be dead and that i should be prayed for :mad:

I am just making my point

Hey there,
I know many wonderful and supportive people on this site. And, yes, there are some who "disagree" with homosexuality, but who are still kind and welcoming.

As to those who are unkind... let the attacks fall off of you like dust... they don't mean anything.

You are a child of God, my friend. God loves you and delights in you, just as you are created.

You might like www.gaychristian.net or www.theshepherdsarms.com message boards.

peace,
Nate
 
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simplelifenice said:
I know none off you will agree with me and you will think i should be dead and that i should be prayed for :mad:
Wrong! I am heterosexual and I don't wish you any harm. Nor do I believe you need prayer to combat your homosexuality. I believe my feelings are shared by many on this forum.

Whether by nuture or nature, you did not choose your sexual orientation. You deserve to live your life without being the subject of descrimination and hatred.

My wish to you is just to stay true to yourself.
You are not alone!
 
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simplelifenice said:
Ok first of all yes i am gay, but what you all don't seem to understand is being gay is not a choice :cry: i was never attracted to girls even in primary school but my feelings for men started when i was 12, i did not choose to be gay it just happend i can't help it.

You think i would go through all the heartache of homophobia, My parents won't speak to me. people think gay people are people who act like girls well they are not (well not me anyway) i am just a normal guy who likes Guys

I know none off you will agree with me and you will think i should be dead and that i should be prayed for :mad:

I am just making my point

I understand that the attraction thing may be somewhat uncontrolable...but living that lifestyle is indeed a choice.
 
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simplelifenice said:
Ok first of all yes i am gay, but what you all don't seem to understand is being gay is not a choice :cry: i was never attracted to girls even in primary school but my feelings for men started when i was 12, i did not choose to be gay it just happend i can't help it.

You think i would go through all the heartache of homophobia, My parents won't speak to me. people think gay people are people who act like girls well they are not (well not me anyway) i am just a normal guy who likes Guys

I know none off you will agree with me and you will think i should be dead and that i should be prayed for :mad:

I am just making my point

Welcome, simplelifenice!

Thank you for having the courage to share your feelings.
Please know that, even here on CF, you are not alone. There are plenty of us out here (both gay and straight, Christian and non-Christian) who will support you!

Stick around - there's lots of love here. (sometimes you just have to look around a little longer!):hug:
 
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AlanGurvey said:
But you should never destroy your lusts, that only represses your id to a breaking point! :eek:
Job 31:11-12
11For lust is a shameful sin, a crime that should be punished. 12It is a devastating fire that destroys to hell. It would wipe out everything I own.

Wasn't sure if you were joking or not. But if serious, there's what the bible says about lust.
 
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NateBlack said:
Hey there,
I know many wonderful and supportive people on this site. And, yes, there are some who "disagree" with homosexuality, but who are still kind and welcoming.

As to those who are unkind... let the attacks fall off of you like dust... they don't mean anything.

You are a child of God, my friend. God loves you and delights in you, just as you are created.

You might like www.gaychristian.net or www.theshepherdsarms.com message boards.

peace,
Nate
Nate has covered the most important points in this post and I hope you read it with care.Excellent links included.
So... Welcome the Wild Wacky Word of CF! Hope you enjoy your time here.

meow =^^=
 
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AlanGurvey said:
But you should never destroy your lusts, that only represses your id to a breaking point! :eek:

That's false. So you think folks should give in to every lust? That means adulterers, rapists, murderers, etc...are justified...
 
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Lilly of the Valley said:
I understand that the attraction thing may be somewhat uncontrolable

Ofcourse the attraction is uncontrolable:doh:. We dont chose who we are attracted to. I would like to see you make your self unattracted to boys or when you meet your future husband then to him.

Lilly of the Valley said:
but living that lifestyle is indeed a choice.

So only heterosexuals are allowed to enjoy sex?
You do understand that you are critisizing him over something he has absolutely no control over. :mad:
 
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Lilly of the Valley said:
That's false. So you think folks should give in to every lust? That means adulterers, rapists, murderers, etc...are justified...

I think there is a big differance between giving into lust and masturbating/having concentual sex and preforming an act that is a) agaisnt the law and/or b) harm's someone.
 
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Corran said:
Ofcourse the attraction is uncontrolable:doh:. We dont chose who we are attracted to. I would like to see you make your self unattracted to boys or when you meet your future husband then to him.



So only heterosexuals are allowed to enjoy sex?
You do understand that you are critisizing him over something he has absolutely no control over. :mad:

Yep, in marriage, which is how God designed it. You have control to lay in bed w/ someone and have intercourse...

Plus, I'm not critizing anyone. You turned it into that. I merely stated information.
 
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simplelifenice said:
I know none off you will agree with me

I and many others here do agree with you.

and you will think i should be dead

A few people here appear to believe that. Though fortunately there aren't many of them.

and that i should be prayed for :mad:


I don't believe in prayer. But there are christains here who do not believe that being gay is bad or that you should be prayed for for because of that. However they would probably pray for an end to homophobia.

Unfortunately, others here are as you suggest.
 
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