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Christianity Should Be about Love

1/23/2013

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Dear Papabear,


Well, a couple of days ago I went to the Tennessee Christian Teen Convention (TCTC). While I was there I made the choice to be baptised. My problem is the fact that I'm bisexual. Even my own mother says that I can't be a Christian. I'm extremely confused about what I need to do. I'm even suffering riddicule from some of the members in the church.


~Shadowrunn

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Dear Shadowrunn,

I am not a Christian, but I know what a Christian is (having grown up in a Christian home). A Christian is someone who believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that God sent His only Son to live as a man on this world and to be the Redeemer of Man’s sins so that anyone who believes in Him shall be saved.

Do you believe that? If so, then you are a Christian.

It doesn’t matter if you are straight, gay, bisexual, asexual, or have fallen in love with a turnip. If you believe in the above, you are a Christian.

Papabear personally does not consider bisexuality a sin or a fault, but even if you do, aren’t we all imperfect? Does not Christ forgive us of our sins and our flaws? I will guarantee you one thing: there is not a single person in your church, including your mother, who is without sin. There is not one person in your TCTC who is perfect.

I also believe, though I am not a Christian, that Christianity should be about love and acceptance, not hatred and exclusion. I have a very very dear friend named Motoko who is a very devout Presbyterian. When I told her that I was gay and that my marriage was ending, she loved me anyway. She is a Christian. Your mother can take a lesson from her example.

I know that there are a lot of Christians out there who are like my friend Motoko, but lately I seem to hear more and more about Christians who hate people, especially people in the LGBT community. They also seem to love guns a lot and hate Democrats. People like Pat Robertson make me ill. It makes me sad because Christianity is supposed to be a faith of love and hope, but the current leaders seem to think the opposite, including those in your family and community.

Tell your mother it doesn’t matter what she thinks. It only matters what Jesus thinks and you know in your heart that God loves you unconditionally.

Feel the love, hon.

And to my Christian readers, please chime in with a comment of support for Shadowrunn. Thank you.

Papabear

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Dairy Cow
1/24/2013 04:40:46 am

Don't feel bad Shadowrunn, most of the people are like that just because don't know what to say or how to react in situations like that. It doesn't matter what other people think or say to you about your sexual preferences because all it matters is being happy with yourself and most of all: being comfortable with who you are.

Maybe those members of the church make fun of you because they're too Christian; what I'm trying to say it that they might be like those religious fanatics and think that those who are different to them are not welcome

So, hang in there Shadowrunn, you're not alone; there are people out there who will give you support whenever you need a paw

*I'd love to say that it's only my point of view and not trying to offend anyone*

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Shadowrunn
1/24/2013 06:08:54 am

Thanks for your support, guys, my mother apologized to me, and I'm working with the church members to try to get them to see that what you are cannot effect you or your relationship with God. I went through my decision and last Sunday I was baptized. My dad and nh youth minister were very proud of my decision. So thanks once again for showing me so much love and support ^^

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Papabear
1/24/2013 06:25:19 am

Good for you! Hugs!

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Shadowrunn
1/24/2013 06:39:09 am

Yay! Hugs! Lol

the listener
1/25/2013 12:48:01 pm

if you are still struggling i would say watch "Fish out of water" if you have a chance.
It take a look as gay/bi and the bible.
Helped me think on a few things and even talk a little bit to a few of my friends.
http://www.fishoutofwaterfilm.com/

also i would take a look threw the "it gets better" project web sight.
It talks a lot about how gays/bi have made it threw their lives.
http://www.itgetsbetter.org/

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