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    Christians, why do you hate Gays?

    Thanks Trey. I am asking the wrong questions in that case it seems. I should perhaps ask which denomination is liberal and doesn't have a stance on homosexuality, abortion, mastrubation as bad and all that jazz. I should stop here, as I am on a tangent from the OP and I don't think there is...
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    Christians, why do you hate Gays?

    Are you familiar with the Catechism of the Catholic Church? I wonder if you can if so, because if I were to reject some of Paul's teachings would I be in contrast to the CCC? For example if I don't see homosexuality as a sin because Jesus never taught that explicitly.
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    Christians, why do you hate Gays?

    Thanks, that is what I am inquiring (I know man can cherry pick) but I don't know to what extent it would be permissible as a Christian and still be considered a true Christian by others. Again, I know that is subjective, I am looking for some guidelines (if they exist). :)
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    Christians, why do you hate Gays?

    And still remain true Christians and attend any Church along side others, I mean?
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    Peace and security

    Hi Savagewind I have read the OP about 3 times and I can't understand it. I would like to.
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    Christians, why do you hate Gays?

    Can we overlook or cherry pick on Paul's writings?
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    Divine Intervention for Salvation

    Hi Maya My opinion is one is saved from samsara. Ultimately it is a form of grace in my personal opinion. Katha Upanishad 1-II-23. The Self cannot be attained by the study of the Vedas, not by intelligence nor by much hearing. Only by him who seeks to know the Self can It be attained. To him...
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    Sikhism: Ask your questions

    Hi Odion and others What do you think, is Sikhism a revealed religion? why or why not :)
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    Christians, why do you hate Gays?

    Hi Agreed, a sin is an action not a person. I would also be interested in knowing what the Hebrew/Greek translation of that word is. Although Paul describes it quite clearly according to the CEV: Romans 1.26 God let them follow their own evil desires. Women no longer wanted to have sex in...
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    Christians, why do you hate Gays?

    Hi Oldbadger I would be pleased to find out more about non-Pauline Christinans (on another thread perhaps). I offer the above because I think it might answer the OP question: We seem to have established that "a majority" is incorrect, but the minority who do express hatred towards gays...
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    Christians, why do you hate Gays?

    Hi Christine Thanks for the reply, I think it is related because from what I can tell it is the writing of Paul on which the Christians can base hatred of homosexuals. So if we could discriminate the Christians who don't pay much attention to Paul then we can eliminate those groups from the...
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    Christians, why do you hate Gays?

    I guess it is related to homosexuality being a sin in the NT? I can't see how any Christian can get around what Paul teaches?
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    Comfort in religion - is it regarded as negative?

    I can appreciate your perspective StephenW. Do you think you could return to a state of discomfort?
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    The Holy Spirit

    Hi Silver It came after Jesus went to heaven, I think. The bible wasn't written until after Jesus died, I think.
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    Comfort in religion - is it regarded as negative?

    Sounds like Krishnamurti advocated uncomfortable enlightenment ;) I think this comes down to Indian philosophy stating that truth isn't found in material comforts and we must discriminate the spiritual from the material to find lasting comfort.
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    Confusion , What To Do ?

    Hi Do you see religions or holy books stopping personal or human growth, how? What do you mean ambiguity and uncertainty, do you mean reducing those factors so you have more stability in material life (such as a house, family, insurance and so on, for the future)?
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    Confusion , What To Do ?

    For example, I find purpose in life through religion. If I didn't have religion would there be a new purpose or just a void where that was?
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    Confusion , What To Do ?

    The purpose of living, of life. I find it through religion. Perhaps this is a topic in itself, but I would be interested to hear your non-religious explanation because I like to challenge my own ideas. :)
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    Confusion , What To Do ?

    What would the purpose be? I can imagine pleasure of course, that could be based on eating, having friends and so on.
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    Confusion , What To Do ?

    OK understood. Thanks Looncall :)
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