Let's resurrect a dead horse, shall we

So awhile ago I decided to bring some personal issues to light and get some opinions on the whole thing. I had a comment that came a few weeks after the fact that she wants me to comment on so rather than go back and comment in the comment section I figured I would just start a new post. You can click this link to read the original post

First of all let me talk about this point that was made.

"We are all hypocrites. The difference is the word repentance. Repentance is not just asking for forgiveness, it is turning from that sin and trying not to continue in that sin. But we can't do this alone. We need the Holy Spirit for that"

I agree we are all hypocrites! People who preach the word of God while having an affair astound me. However, if you read the Bible there are MANY things that are considered sin. Some Baptists believe that is a sin to dance. Some religions believe that it is a sin for a woman to wear pants. The Bible says that I have to obey my husband. Whatever! Love and respect, yes. Obey? I don't think so. All of these things I do, so I am living in sin because of them according to the Bible. I will not stop doing these things, so I cannot truly repent for them. Nor do I feel like I ever need to. So here is where it gets tricky, If all sin is equal in God's eyes and we all sin and will never truly repent for every sin we commit yet are required to repent all of our sin... How are any of us going to make it into Heaven? If ALL sin is the same in God's eyes, how can we assume that he just didn't mean those things and if we do those we will be ok??

Moving on to homosexuality
Here is the quote
"You said you believe that homosexuals are born gay. This is what you have to remember. God is not going to make someone gay and condemn them to hell. That is setting someone up for failure and that is not our God. Our God is love and he is for us, not against us. Also remember that Jesus came for the sick and the lost, not for the healthy. So, the people you are defending are the ones that need him the most. They are lost. And these are the ones that feel the most rejected.....Homosexuals feel rejection on a daily basis. Why? Is because they are being judged or is it because they know deep down inside their soul that something isn't right? I don't care who you are, we all at one point in our lives, question our sexuality. Every one of us as human beings wonder what it would be like to be with the same sex. You can deny it all you want but it is a temptation Satan will use to veer you off track of your life. "

I do believe that some people choose to be "gay" for a minute because they think it is the in thing. However I also don't believe these people are truly gay. That said I do think people are born gay. As for their feelings of rejection, well if you look at their lives they probably grew up with kids at school using words like "fag" and "queer" to talk to them with constant teasing and ridicule. Just like when kids in school are called "stupid", "ugly" or "fat" will always feel tormented and have feelings of rejection because of it. Also these people were brought up being taught that homosexuality is wrong, from their parents and society. How would they not feel rejected? They were probably brought to church as children and listening to the preacher tell them that gays were going to burn in hell, would that not scare the crap out of you as a child?? Most gay people didn't come to the realization that they were gay at an old age; they have known all their lives. They may push it aside because they are so afraid that what everyone says is true but since God knows are hearts he knows anyhow and it eventually comes out. Not to mention the fact that a lot of gay people are not having any of the feelings that you mentioned. They are happy, normal people living their lives being productive and are just good people. As far as the comment about we have all questioned our sexuality, well I am sorry to say NOPE! I have said that I should give up men and turn gay because boys suck, but never actually thought I would. I was born a heterosexual and there is no changing that just like there is no changing those who were born homosexual.

I won’t even get into gay marriage and how it is a travesty that the current administration wants to make it illegal as far as amending the Constitution!!! All I have to say is that if marriage is a religious thing, then why are Atheist's and non-Christians allowed to be married?? Maybe we should put that in the Constitution as well. Hmm, that will make you think huh?

I know this person was worried I was mad since I hadn't responded, but I am not. You are entitled to your opinion and I wouldn't have asked for opinions if I couldn't handle the opposing point of view. You didn't tackle abortion in your comment. I assume that was coming in part 2 of your reply. I don't plan to debate it with anyone. I am tired of doing it. My views are not going to change and those who feel the opposite of me are not going to change their minds. I have seriously talked about that issue so much that I am done....for now. ;)

And if all of that wasn't enough, here is a little food for thought. Aren’t having an abortion and the death penalty the same thing? Sure one is a baby with a clean soul and the other is a criminal. Is it our job to make that decision? Maybe God was keeping that person alive so he could repent and go to Heaven but you just decided you would make that choice for Him and now they don't have the chance. I guess you just played God, same as in an abortion. Hmm. How can you be prolife but also pro death penalty? Makes no sense to me!

*For the record I am pro-choice and pro death penalty
I am not writing to change people’s minds or start a riot! Just open your mind and get you thinking. Truth be told all of these things are simply things you BELIEVE! You may believe them with your whole heart but in the end someone will be wrong, you just hope it isn’t you ;)