Why do Some Christians Get a Kick Out of Hating Gays?

[angelsaroundme]

Christians shouldn't tear others down, and since gays are often bullied, it can be especially bad to add to that. But a lot of those bullies are not Christian. Some people try to paint it like anyone who is cruel to gays is Christian. It's bad for everyone, not just Christians.

 

[Carl Emerson]

Our neighbours were gay and we had a very fruitful relationship with them.

When my wife's mother died, the most heartfelt support (and flowers) came from them.

We would never want any reason to arise that presented a barrier for them to come to salvation in His time.

We are called to love our neighbours - period.

 

[FutureAndAHope]

I'm not giving out any names, but many people around me whom I love dearly are often "hostile" towards gays. Their name-calling, threats, and etc, always makes me feel really distressed and uncomfortable (even though I'm not gay). I just don't like it and it is one of the reasons why I stopped believing.

Is this what Christians are supposed to do. Likewise, is it wrong for Christians to hold other Christians accountable for these remarks/threats, etc?

The reality is that Christians feel threatened by the Gay movement. They feel it will end up taking away their rights, to act freely as a believing person. So this causes hostility in some.

 

[Lion IRC]

The reality is that Christians feel threatened by the Gay movement. They feel it will end up taking away their rights, to act freely as a believing person. So this causes hostility in some.

I dont think any of those things.
...and I think its uncharitable to make such a sweeping assertion about "Christians".

 

[timothyu]

The reality is that Christians feel threatened by the Gay movement. They feel it will end up taking away their rights, to act freely as a believing person. So this causes hostility in some.

Does not the reverse also apply? BTW a follower of Jesus will have no problem living life free even if their voice is silenced. It was never about rights, but instead about responsibility.

 

[Carl Emerson]

I'm not giving out any names, but many people around me whom I love dearly are often "hostile" towards gays. Their name-calling, threats, and etc, always makes me feel really distressed and uncomfortable (even though I'm not gay). I just don't like it and it is one of the reasons why I stopped believing.

Is this what Christians are supposed to do. Likewise, is it wrong for Christians to hold other Christians accountable for these remarks/threats, etc?

So you decide not to associate with Christians because some 'christians' hate gays.

You choose rather to fellowship with the world because there are less gay haters?

Mmmm... been in both camps - I found much more love and understanding in Christian circles.

 

[Dorothy Mae]

I'm not giving out any names, but many people around me whom I love dearly are often "hostile" towards gays. Their name-calling, threats, and etc, always makes me feel really distressed and uncomfortable (even though I'm not gay). I just don't like it and it is one of the reasons why I stopped believing.

Is this what Christians are supposed to do. Likewise, is it wrong for Christians to hold other Christians accountable for these remarks/threats, etc?

Catholics got a kick out of burning any and all who owned Bibles for some decades. People do not always resist the evil desire to hate others putting them down in their minds and speech. Which group is hating which groups varies. I know atheists who hate and belittle Christians even kill them if they can legally. So you are mistaken in your assumption that Christians as a group do this. People do this and Christians are not exempt at times. It is called sin.