Hey, this is not a forum I post in regularly, but I saw something on my way to work to day that just irked me. There is a church on 18th in the Heights that has its coming weeks sermon posted out front: “Ministering Freedom From Homosexuality”. Now I know that this is one of those issues that people are never going to find middle ground on, but come on. Ministering Freedom sounds like Brainwashing to me. I know that Christians are supposed to spread the word and help the “sinners”, but over time, this has led followers into a pack mentality – “if you aren’t with the pack you are wrong”. I personally do not believe in any religion, but I do think it is a valuable part of many people’s lives. Why can’t the church let people be who they are, if they don’t believe don’t try to change them. There are so many other more positive things I wish they would use their prayers on. I apologize if this issue has already been around the block a few times…
The best one I ever heard was one Mrs JB saw years ago in League City that said, "Obey or sautee" - seriously! Awesome!
I usually shy away from taking a particular stance on issues, but I have seen stuff related to this. A man who used to be a pastor at the First Baptist Church of Katy was like a father to me a few years back, when I first moved from DC, and his son became a friend of mine. His son was homosexual, and he contracted HIV and shortly after AIDs. Their family was completely devastated. A few months after being diagnosed, he broke free from that particular stronghold in his life and committed himself to Christ. He began a Sunday School class "New Beginnings." About a year and a half ago he died. I can't tell you how much it hurt, to see such a great man like him die at 33. But just to know that he's in heaven right now is very comforting. I don't agree with churches pushing anything upon anybody, but I believe it's completely acceptable to offer an alternative to these "alternative lifestyles."
What irks me is the "freedom from homosexuality." Freedom? What about freedom to pursue a life that you find rewarding and that makes you happy?
That must have been really hard for you, dude. Sucks to have to go through that kinda thing. Glad to see that you're at peace with everything now. Good luck.
I agree 100-percent. What consenting adults do in their bedrooms is nobody's business. My life, my faith, my rules. But a church has every right to offer a "repenting" course. As long as they're not dragging people in burlap bags, more power to them. Their church, their faith, their rules.
