I've been reading this thread for awhile now without commenting. I can tell you that my heart is heavy. I am a Christian, so I believe that homosexuality is a sin because God's Word tells me it is. But like others here have said, no sin is bigger than any other, and we ALL sin (that's in Scripture, too.)
As Christians, I think we make our biggest mistake by constantly talking about what's WRONG instead of GOD'S GOODNESS and GRACE! Inside my head, I hear the words of a popular song over and over, "No one knows what we're FOR only what we're against when we judge the wounded."
I can tell you that I'm not the same person who I was 10 years ago, or even last year. God, through His grace, is always changing me and drawing me closer. It's what He does. But HE does it, not the ramblings or judgment of His people.
Christians need to quit bashing non-believers. It's NOT what we're called to do!!! Who would want to be a part of a relationship with a judgmental and uncaring God? It's not Who He is, and we are doing a disgrace to His work on the cross when we participate.
Yes, sin is sin, and we can't overlook it or sugar coat it. But "judgment" is only meant for the actions of fellow believers. Even then, it's motivation should ALWAYS be restoration into fellowship with God. Christians tend to point out the sin of others with piety and lack of compassion. If we just want to tear others down, rather than seeing them grow into an intimate relationship with God, WE ARE IN SIN OURSELVES!
God LOVES all people. He created each and every one of us for His purpose and His glory. He wants a personal relationship. The reason He hates sin is because it draws us away from Him. It stands in the way of others finding Him. He just wants us close to His side.
Think of your relationship with your children. When they do something wrong, you correct them, because you don't want them to be harmed, and you want them to be better people - to fulfill their purposes in their lives. You don't beat them down until they want to run away and never be around you again (at least, I hope you don't!) You teach them and correct them to bring them to a better place. And it makes your relationship with them better, too.
Our Heavenly Father is the same way! He loves us, He wants to spend time with us, He wants our best for us, and He wants His purposes for our lives fulfilled.
(I hope this has made sense. I've been typing in the midst of this crazy storm with the power flickering like mad! Love you all....if it doesn't make sense, I'll try to explain better later.)
