Dad, mom ...I'm ...um, I'm gay

[KCKID]

The title/subtitle says it all. This scenario must have occurred many, many times. We've all heard, read or seen instances of this and the types of responses that parents of their gay children have given. While we only seem to have a handful of vocal anti-gay Christians on this forum, I'm genuinely curious as to how they would react if their son or daughter came to them and told them that they're gay. Others, feel free to offer your input.

The question again: How would you (a Christian) respond to your son or your daughter coming out to you that they are gay? Without revealing any more than you need to, has this actually happened to any of you ...either as a gay son/daughter or as a parent?

[otseng]

It is possible to love someone of the same sex and not want to have sex with the south end of their digestive tract....come to think of it the north end as well.

Oh...are you not aware that they do unclean things like that? You must be extremely nave or you are just being deliberately ignorant.

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[Sir Hamilton]

[Replying to KCKID]

I would acknowledge their feelings but tell them not to act upon the feelings as we should not act on other feelings that may lead to sin. The urge to lie, the urge to commit adultery, the urge to steal are real feelings but if acted upon results in going against God's will.

So you would tell them to disobey Jesus and NOT love?

It is possible to love someone of the same sex and not want to have sex with the south end of their digestive tract....come to think of it the north end as well.

While I'm sure that the love shared between any couple that choose a life-time together - gay or straight - involves much more than sex it COULD be argued that 'normal sex' as allegedly designed by 'the Creator' is, while pleasurable, rather 'yecchh' when one thinks about it. That said, what you say above would be the acts that are practiced with more frequency by the majority group of heterosexuals than by the minority group of homosexuals. If you apply your crude remark to heterosexuals that do the very same thing does that make them 'guilty of sin'? If so, what do you intend to do about it ...impose a ban on heterosexual 'north and south' sex acts? Or, does the ban only exist for homosexuals?

You DO realize that your argument - such as it is - is rather nonsensical, don't you?

If heterosexuals practice anal sex then yes they are sinning. I thought this thread was about homosexuality so that is why I targeted that group. Are we discussing heterosexuals as well now? You asked what am I going to do about it?? Why would I do anything about it? Is it my job to be some kind of sex police?

[KCKID]

[Replying to KCKID]

I would acknowledge their feelings but tell them not to act upon the feelings as we should not act on other feelings that may lead to sin. The urge to lie, the urge to commit adultery, the urge to steal are real feelings but if acted upon results in going against God's will.

So you would tell them to disobey Jesus and NOT love?

It is possible to love someone of the same sex and not want to have sex with the south end of their digestive tract....come to think of it the north end as well.

While I'm sure that the love shared between any couple that choose a life-time together - gay or straight - involves much more than sex it COULD be argued that 'normal sex' as allegedly designed by 'the Creator' is, while pleasurable, rather 'yecchh' when one thinks about it. That said, what you say above would be the acts that are practiced with more frequency by the majority group of heterosexuals than by the minority group of homosexuals. If you apply your crude remark to heterosexuals that do the very same thing does that make them 'guilty of sin'? If so, what do you intend to do about it ...impose a ban on heterosexual 'north and south' sex acts? Or, does the ban only exist for homosexuals?

You DO realize that your argument - such as it is - is rather nonsensical, don't you?

If heterosexuals practice anal sex then yes they are sinning. I thought this thread was about homosexuality so that is why I targeted that group.

The thread IS about a gay child confronting his/her parents. YOU, however, specifically targeted homosexuals with a sexual practice that could just as well be aimed at heterosexuals. And THAT is what I responded to.

Are we discussing heterosexuals as well now?

We ARE bringing heterosexuals into the mix when you apply so-called 'sinful' sexual behavior as though SOLELY to homosexuals that heterosexuals commonly practice. Come on, S.H, don't play simple . . .

You asked what am I going to do about it?? Why would I do anything about it? Is it my job to be some kind of sex police?

Well, you might be just as zealous targeting heterosexuals for THEIR 'sinful' sexual behavior as you are with targeting homosexuals. And yes, it would appear that many a Christian appears to be some kind of moral cop. Otherwise they would keep their noses out of what couples - preferentially gay couples, it would seem - might get up to when intimate within the privacy of their own homes.

But, anyway, back to the thread topic.

[Dokimas]

[Replying to post 82 by Joab]

Seems you misunderstood me.

[KCKID]

Below is a short video concerning Mormons who either have gay children or have otherwise accepted gay people into their Church Community. I hope all those who participate in this thread will watch it and, if need be, comment on it.

[Joab]

[Replying to post 82 by Joab]

Seems you misunderstood me.

Nah don't think so.

Do you understand what homosexuality is.

Hint: has almost nothing to do with where you put your willy.

[Sir Hamilton]

[Replying to KCKID]

I would acknowledge their feelings but tell them not to act upon the feelings as we should not act on other feelings that may lead to sin. The urge to lie, the urge to commit adultery, the urge to steal are real feelings but if acted upon results in going against God's will.

So you would tell them to disobey Jesus and NOT love?

It is possible to love someone of the same sex and not want to have sex with the south end of their digestive tract....come to think of it the north end as well.

While I'm sure that the love shared between any couple that choose a life-time together - gay or straight - involves much more than sex it COULD be argued that 'normal sex' as allegedly designed by 'the Creator' is, while pleasurable, rather 'yecchh' when one thinks about it. That said, what you say above would be the acts that are practiced with more frequency by the majority group of heterosexuals than by the minority group of homosexuals. If you apply your crude remark to heterosexuals that do the very same thing does that make them 'guilty of sin'? If so, what do you intend to do about it ...impose a ban on heterosexual 'north and south' sex acts? Or, does the ban only exist for homosexuals?

You DO realize that your argument - such as it is - is rather nonsensical, don't you?

If heterosexuals practice anal sex then yes they are sinning. I thought this thread was about homosexuality so that is why I targeted that group.

The thread IS about a gay child confronting his/her parents. YOU, however, specifically targeted homosexuals with a sexual practice that could just as well be aimed at heterosexuals. And THAT is what I responded to.

Are we discussing heterosexuals as well now?

We ARE bringing heterosexuals into the mix when you apply so-called 'sinful' sexual behavior as though SOLELY to homosexuals that heterosexuals commonly practice. Come on, S.H, don't play simple . . .

You asked what am I going to do about it?? Why would I do anything about it? Is it my job to be some kind of sex police?

Well, you might be just as zealous targeting heterosexuals for THEIR 'sinful' sexual behavior as you are with targeting homosexuals. And yes, it would appear that many a Christian appears to be some kind of moral cop. Otherwise they would keep their noses out of what couples - preferentially gay couples, it would seem - might get up to when intimate within the privacy of their own homes.

But, anyway, back to the thread topic.

This thread is about a 'gay child'. For some reason YOU keep bringing in heterosexuals. Let me briefly sum up my position on sex for you since you keep wanting to veer away from homosexuality. God intended sex is for one man and one woman in a committed relationship i.e. marriage. Any sex outside of this marriage and any sodomy within this marriage is a sin in the sight of God. That, if you didn't know, is the traditional Christian stance towards sex. If you want to start a thread on the sins of heterosexual sex then by all means do so. Homosexuals are not properly equipped to engage in sex therefore they must change the intended biological function of certain parts of their bodies in order to engage in "sex".

[Goat]

But, anyway, back to the thread topic.[/color]

This thread is about a 'gay child'. For some reason YOU keep bringing in heterosexuals. Let me briefly sum up my position on sex for you since you keep wanting to veer away from homosexuality. God intended sex is for one man and one woman in a committed relationship i.e. marriage. Any sex outside of this marriage and any sodomy within this marriage is a sin in the sight of God. That, if you didn't know, is the traditional Christian stance towards sex. If you want to start a thread on the sins of heterosexual sex then by all means do so. Homosexuals are not properly equipped to engage in sex therefore they must change the intended biological function of certain parts of their bodies in order to engage in "sex".[/quote]


And this is a problem exactly how?? I mean, it is just because you think it's 'icky'?? Yes, I know it's against the 'Traditional Christian stance' towards sex, but believe me, a lot of Christians don't take that stance, even if they are heterosexual. I would LOVE to see you actually show the 'God intended sex for one man and woman in a committed relationship'. Can you show that without referring to religious dogma that just so happened to have been written by men.. some of who had unhealthy attitudes to sex.

It seems to me that homosexuals who engage with sex with someone of their same gender appear to take as much enjoyment as two heterosexual people.

[tokutter]

This thread is about a 'gay child'. For some reason YOU keep bringing in heterosexuals. Let me briefly sum up my position on sex for you since you keep wanting to veer away from homosexuality. God intended sex is for one man and one woman in a committed relationship i.e. marriage. Any sex outside of this marriage and any sodomy within this marriage is a sin in the sight of God. That, if you didn't know, is the traditional Christian stance towards sex. If you want to start a thread on the sins of heterosexual sex then by all means do so. Homosexuals are not properly equipped to engage in sex therefore they must change the intended biological function of certain parts of their bodies in order to engage in "sex".

Homsexuals are not properly equipped to engage in sex..........sooooooooo.........they have to use other parts of THEIR EQUIPMENT TO ENGAGE IN SEX

HUH!!!!


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[help3434]

[Replying to Sir Hamilton]

How would you know? The Bible doesn't use the term "sodomy" as a sex position. That was a later neologism.