Comments on: Navigating Religion as A Lesbian Mom

By: Leoma Dabrowski

Leoma Dabrowski — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:35:28 +0000

Hey. I couldn’t get through to this page the other day. Anyone else had the problem?

By: Luke

Luke — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:59:29 +0000

Raycol – Do you read the Bible?
I think the isuses of “sex between women nor any form of sex between men” are clearly talked about often
Just to list a few:
Romans 1:26-27
1 Corinthians 6:9
1 Timothy 1:10 wording is verified through Leviticus 18:22
Others:
Titus 1:9-13
Galatians 5:19-21
Ephesians 5:5
Romans 13:13

By: Raycol

Raycol — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:34:26 +0000

A further website where one can find out more about religion for lesbians and others in the LGBT community is the “Gay and Christian” site (www.gaysandslaves.com). The site states that the Bible does not condemn sex between women nor any form of sex between men except for anal sex. But this prohibition does not apply to men today when the sexual activity causes no harm. Also, the prohibition does not apply to men today because it applied only to the ancient Israelite and Greek-Roman cultures. The full reasoning for these conclusions can be seen on the site.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:11:40 +0000

Thank you Julie, you too…………..

By: ~Julie Phineas~

~Julie Phineas~ — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:34:13 +0000

Navigating religion is a personal experience for us all. Whatever conclusions you come to are right where you are supposed to be. If the Bible is your chosen philosophy to follow, I hope that it works for you. I pray you are led to truth regardless of the path you take. Hopefully there are some good resources in my article to help other lesbians like myself to lead them to their truth. Stay well!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:18:57 +0000

Julie, I do not read any literature except the Bible, and it never says that sin is a myth. It talks about sin all the time, and the wages of sin. You may think that hell is not serious, but it is, and the Bible has many verses that there is a hell. Jesus spoke about it more often than Heaven, and why do you suppose He did that? Hell is a real place, and there are no second chances when you get there. Julie, if people tell you all you need to do is just love your brothers and sisters, and do good works and never hate, they are leading you down the wrong path. You can only get to Heaven through Jesus Christ by asking forgiveness of your sins, and living a life by following Christ's example. Good deeds do not get you to Heaven. Hell is a dark place, separated from God forever where demons torment and cause physical pain that you can feel for eternity. There is no rest or food or water or peace there, only constent pain forever. Do you really want to spend your eternal afterlife in such a place? I would never want to see anyone go to such a place.............and as a good Christian, I would not be following the Bible, or Jesus's teaching if I didn't try to tell people the truth, because God will hold me accountable. The Bible is God's Truth, and if anyone tells you different it is a lie. Read it for yourself, it reveals the future for all who dare to read it especially Revelation. I will pray for you, and God Bless......................Debbie

By: ~Julie Phineas~

~Julie Phineas~ — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:53:44 +0000

Debbie and all… I truly suggest you research A Course in Miracles, which is a Christian philosophy that will tell you what the Bible will not which is that sin is a myth. Shocking but true. I appreciate your concern over my possibly going to hell, but it’s really not that serious. Love your brother and never hate. Never.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:41:07 +0000

Hi Julie, I really understand where you are coming from, because when I was younger I tried to fit Religion into my life. Although I am not gay, I do understand what your going through, but as a born-again Christian, and reading the Bible faithfully everyday, I understand more about what religion really is. Religion is a made man set of rituals, because when you accept Christ as your Savior it is not a Religion, but a way of life. You learn to live your life with God first in your life, and you pray to Jesus, because He is the only way to the Father, God. Being a Christian means that you walk in Jesus's shoes, and live your life by His teachings. This being said, your first obligation to the Lord is to love everyone as you love yourself, and not to be judgemental. There, unfortunitly are two types of Christians in this world. Those that are Christians in name only that do not hold to the beliefs, commandments, and laws of God, who do not read the Bible, so they are not in tune with Jesus's teachings and then there are true Christians who do follow Jesus's teachings. Christians do not mean to be judgemental towards you, they love you just like everyone else, but the Bible clearly states that homosexuality is an abomination to God. It's your life style they do not like, not you personally, because a good Christian knows that to live the type of lifestyle you live only leads to destruction (hell) because God hates sin, and anyone with unforgiven sin cannot enter Heaven. I know at times Christians may get ratical about it, but it's only because when we become Christians we have an obligation to tell people the truth so they can be saved and not go to hell. We push harder than ever now days because we are in the End of the Age, Jesus is to come back soon, and the Tribulation period is at the door. Those who are not saved when He comes will be left behind on this earth to suffer under the antichrist. Alot of people say this is a story, but it is not, everything is fortold in the Bible, and over 300 of the Prophesies have come true. Why am I telling you this? Because I do not want to see anyone go to hell, and I wanted to explain that there are Christians out there like me who do not hate you, we only want to help...............love the sinner, hate the sin.

By: msalas

msalas — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:51:00 +0000

Julie, even though I don’t have children, I can understand to some extent having grown up in a strict catholic household. As a child, and as young adult I trusted my parents, and believed they were right about everything, and the catholic church was just one more thing they were right about. I attended the Catholic church since childhood, but stopped as an adult. I have to say as a young adult it was comforting to know that when things went wrong I could break out in a “Hail Mary” and all was great again. This was a time in which I wasn’t aware of how the church viewed homosexuality. Even though I know now, it’s still hard for me to never attend a ceromony, esp during the holidays, or in those times of need, I still break out a prayer from the church. In some way it will always be with me. But, just as the church gives it’s own spiritual foundation, you can too with your children. We live in a day and age where there is so much literature out there to keep your children on a spiritual path. I also want to add, I don’t think your children would want to support a church knowing that it doesn’t support you and Gina. I’m sure whatever you decide for your children, it will be right for all of you.

By: Daniel P from Long Island

Daniel P from Long Island — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:23:00 +0000

I would also recommend you looking into The United Church Of Christ, which is very supportive and affirming of the equality of gay people in all respects, including supporting gay marriage within the church, and having many gay and lesbian pastors.

PEACE !

By: tracya

tracya — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:20:00 +0000

It is more important now with children that you explore your faith and religion. Know that God loves you for who you are..without conditions. Look around your area for a Metropolitan Community Church (MCC). The pastor there can answer any questions that you may have concerning the Bible and homosexuality.

By: Brittany Marie

Brittany Marie — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:35:00 +0000

I agree with johanna. I am not comfortable with the whole organized, community religion thing. I do not need other people to believe in the same thing I do. I do not feel I need that community aspect and feel most comfortable worshiping on my own time, in my own room, with only my mind to distract me. I have never felt comfortable in churches and the whole lethargic and half-assed answering back, a lot of churches do freaks me out. Ya know, the whole church saying some phrase out loud…to no one…all monotone…*shivers* I know its harsh…but church feels cult-ish to me. There are so many people who go and participate because they were told to, and never stopped to think about whether they WANT to. They just….do. I commend you for doing the time and research to figure things out for yourself, and not just being brainwashed by society to be whatever your parents are.

By: p.Johanna

p.Johanna — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:42:00 +0000

I have visited many different churches and other places of worship. I have yet to really delve into buddhism, but read many books in relation to it. I have a collection of bibles, and I do go through ALL of them, especially when I am researching or just plain thinking of something and want an answer. I can see your point, since you have children, but I have to state that I have come to the conclusion that I don’t need an organized religion to dictate how I should live. I believe that there is a spiritual being out there, and that I have received many blessings, which dispels the thought that this spiritual being is against my genetic make-up (being a lesbian). Basically, I think it is important to put out there, it is OK to be a lesbian (or any part of the glbt spectrum)and not follow an organized religion, or ok to be a part of an organized religion, or to be an atheist, or a pagan, as long as you love yourself and RESPECT others.