[QUOTE="mindstorm"][QUOTE="TM_Darkside"][QUOTE="mindstorm"][QUOTE="xaos"][QUOTE="mindstorm"][QUOTE="Dark_Knight6"][QUOTE="mindstorm"][QUOTE="Dark_Knight6"] [QUOTE="mindstorm"]I'd still love him and treat him like a son. Because of this, however, I'd quit my job in the ministry (which I'll have by then) as I have the belief that if you can't teach your children how to live as God would have them then you can't lead a congregation in how to live as God would have them. I'd treat him no different and love him just the same but I'd be depressed in feeling as if I failed as a parent. I'd do everything in my power to, as many would say, love him into the kingdom.Lockedge
You can't "teach" your kids to be straight. It's not an optional thing.
I do not believe that to be true but even if it is the case then I'd simply advise him to not partake in homosexual acts. There are many who deprive themselves of relationships in order to follow Christ. You can't argue with me on that, look at people like Mother Teresa and priests.
Believe what you want. But I know, for a fact, that I didn't wake up one day and decide to like guys and girls.
And I wouldn't think so. I'm not saying it's as simple as that. I do admit that when someone is a homosexual they cannot simply turn it off just like an alcoholic or drug abuser (not trying put you down in comparing you to such btw). Like an alcoholic an drug abuser, it is possible to turn away from that way of life but it is a difficult thing to do typically. There is also the possibility of relapse and the like as well.
Much like with Christianity *shrug* lol, the first step towards the road to recovery from that is admitting that I have a problem. I do not admit such so it seems it'll be quite a while until I recover from Christianity. I must warn you that it is contageous. A strong remedy for this Christianity is being closed-minded and wanting to live for yourself rather than God.That is quite possibly the most corny thing I've written on here...
Yeah, Christians are the open-minded collection. That's why you insist that homosexuality is a choice. :roll:
Whether you believe it or not, I am actually a rather open-minded person though I admit there are many Christians who are not. The same goes for most belief systems including atheism.I never said you wanted to become a homosexual, you likely did without any voluntary action. I never sought to have my own sins either. What I am saying is that there is a choice to turn away from that way of life. I know it's not "hey you know what? I want to start being straight tomorrow!" It's something that takes patience and can possibly take years to overcome if not a lifetime. No one ever becomes perfect in this lifetime but that doesn't mean one shouldn't seek to become perfect.
I think people are jumping on you simply because you're Christian and whatnot.
I'm not going to dispute any scripture or anything(enough religious threads as is), I'm going to KIND OF agree with what you said, in a way.
IF your son was a Christian, or had leanings, then he could abstain from sexual activity. Sex is not a required event, much like how drinking and drugs aren't required in average people's lives. Of course, alcoholism can be both overcome and prevented, where Homosexuality can just be...well, locked up. Kid could marry a woman, but he wouldn't be attracted to her physically or sexually; it would be getting married to get married with someone he likely cares for as a close friend. Could have sex but it would be a chore and could likely require some viagra. It's possible to remain in the closet for a lifetime, as people have done before throughout history, but it's asking someone to hold a terribly heavy burden.
There's always a way around sexual preferences, but it's never anything anyone should ask of a person.
If MY son was gay(well my son in the future, if I can adopt or artificially inseminate), I'd be perfectly ok with it. By then, I'd imagine being gay would be commonplace and wouldn't have any of the obstacles it does now.
I see your point and agree. I want the point to me made that I'd never force him to live that life if he so chose. I can't make his decisions for him and I do not expect him to do everything I advice. It would be his decision to carry that burden and I'd be there beside him even if he chose not to go through with it.
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