Personal sexual preferences are a private matter

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This has been on my mind for a while.
I am a Christian. I go to Church. And, as a Christian in a conservative church, both gay and bisexuality is frowned on to the extent of excommunication.

Now, I didn't choose to be bisexual. I really didn't. As a conservative Christian it would have been a hell of a lot more convenient for me to be a "regular" hetero guy. I mean, it would have served my purposes and wishes so much more and life would have been SO much easier if that were the case.

But it isn't. So now that I've been through more than one marriage, and have had the honor of raising incredible kids, I still want my Christian identity, despite surviving the rumor mill, threats to remove me from the church, and so forth. Underlying all this is one feeling I have:

My sexuality is NOBODY'S business. As far as I know, no one goes around harrassing hetero couples about THEIR sexuality, and asking perverted questions, implying [wink, wink] that I'm "attracted to that guy over there," and on and on. I wouldn't ever think of saying to any of the women I know that they appear to be built to handle specific sexual positions well, or that they must have a ravenous libido, or that THEY must be attracted "to that guy over there."

So why is it okay for otherwise "good" Christians to do this to people they consider "bad" Christians. How is this qualifying them as a disciple of Christ?

Granted there is a lot about religion in here. I realize that may be a hot button since we've got every kind of believer and non-believer on the planet here. But I'm okay with God and he's okay with me.

So, am I the only one who thinks that GENERALLY, sexuality should NOT be anyone else's business in social, or "polite" company? I feel my sexuality is no one's damned business.

Just curious about other people's take on this whether religious or not.

thin q. Thin q, mary vuch.
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I agree that one's sexuality is only the business of that person and his/her sexual partners. The problem in our society is that social and religious conservatives successfully have made "sexual identity" a social issue while professing "family values." Family values includes "traditional" marriage, "conceiving children "traditionally, and the like. All of these "values" are based on sexual identity. The social and religious conservatives have gotten a "pass" from many voters on what these "values really mean. People should begin challenging conservatives on these points. I don't think conservatives can justify many of the positions if they are properly challenged and debated on the merits!

I hope more people who identity themselves as conservative begin to question the statements and beliefs of the leading conservative politicians and religious leaders like Pat Robertson. Living in Kansas, I get more than my share of the social and religious conservativism....:rolleyes:
 

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SilverSoldier said:
So why is it okay for otherwise "good" Christians to do this to people they consider "bad" Christians.

This is why your post is baffling and rather odd SS. What makes you a self-professed 'conservative Christian' if your own sexuality is so at odds with what your Christian brethren believe?

So, am I the only one who thinks that GENERALLY, sexuality should NOT be anyone else's business in social, or "polite" company? I feel my sexuality is no one's damned business.

Of course it's not unless they make it and they do.

Just curious about other people's take on this whether religious or not.

I think Christianity as we experience it today is largely fucked up.

thin q. Thin q, mary vuch.
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Ur kvite velcum.:rolleyes:
 

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Personally I believe the only reason most people think of sexuality as a private matter is because most people are so fucking up-tight about it. So many social stigmas, taboos, et cetera out there to negotiate. If people weren't such hypocritical hypersensitive overly-conservative fucktards about it, then it probably wouldn't be an issue for other people to know what went on in your sex life.

The double standard you mentioned in this regard does suck, though. and you're right. There are probably quite a few heterosexual couples in that church, and even more heterosexual single people, who practice unorthodox or unsanctioned sex (anal, oral, sex for pleasure, premarital sex, extramarital sex, group sex, sex during mensturation, et cetera) but they don't have to put up with the same crap. That's balls...
 

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I believe that your sexual preference... although I hate saying "sexual preference", it sounds like we have much more choice in the issue than what we do, but that's a topic for another thread... anyway, that your sexual orientation is no one's business but your own (and your partner's).

Out of curiosity, though, why do you go to this particular church, whose teachings are evidently diametrically opposed to your life experience?
 

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This is something I've wanted to weigh in about for quite some time.

I was born and raised in the Catholic church and attended Catholic school for eight years. One of the main things I learned during that time was that there is only one judge and that is God. Now, how can someone who was taught those principles stand up and judge others whether it be their sexuality, race, creed, etc.? That's a problem I've had with the Church in general. Not just Catholicism, but any belief that teaches that.

It really irks me when someone makes a big freaking deal about their sexual preferences. Someone like Sheryl Swoopes who plays in the WNBA "came out of the closet" last year. Okay, and what is your point? Honestly, how does what you do in the privacy of your own home matter one bit with your job?

Maybe I'm just naive, but I really don't care what my friends, or family do one bit it's their business. If you're cool with me I'll be cool with you.:biggrin1:
 

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i'm a christian and heterosexual. my religion teaches sex before marriage is wrong

what do I do about being promiscuous, i just have to have sex with as many people as I can, i just can't help it, it's a need. how do i reconcile being a promiscuous christian...?

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Maggie320 said:
It really irks me when someone makes a big freaking deal about their sexual preferences. Someone like Sheryl Swoopes who plays in the WNBA "came out of the closet" last year. Okay, and what is your point? Honestly, how does what you do in the privacy of your own home matter one bit with your job?

The point is that because of prejudice, discrimination, homophobia, etc., lesbians and gays have to come out publicly to encourage others to be able to be who they are and live without fear. It's especially important for public figures to do this. When those negative factors are gone, I'm sure public coming out will be much less of an issue. In other words, don't hold your breath.
 

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Quetion one : Tell me why you believe in a Christian God, Silver Soldier. Or, if you prefer, a godly Christ.

Quetion two: heterosexual Christain couples are compelled to make their sexuality public by way of a marriage ceremony. Why hould bisexuals be different?

The moment you declare allegiance to a church, your life isn't your own. It's theirs. My opinion? Forge your own relationship with your god. There are many way to be a Christian, and they don't necesarily involve your current church.

With my greatest repect,

HB8
 

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SilverSoldier said:
This has been on my mind for a while.
I am a Christian. I go to Church. And, as a Christian in a conservative church, both gay and bisexuality is frowned on to the extent of excommunication.

Now, I didn't choose to be bisexual. I really didn't. As a conservative Christian it would have been a hell of a lot more convenient for me to be a "regular" hetero guy. I mean, it would have served my purposes and wishes so much more and life would have been SO much easier if that were the case.

But it isn't. So now that I've been through more than one marriage, and have had the honor of raising incredible kids, I still want my Christian identity, despite surviving the rumor mill, threats to remove me from the church, and so forth. Underlying all this is one feeling I have:

My sexuality is NOBODY'S business. As far as I know, no one goes around harrassing hetero couples about THEIR sexuality, and asking perverted questions, implying [wink, wink] that I'm "attracted to that guy over there," and on and on. I wouldn't ever think of saying to any of the women I know that they appear to be built to handle specific sexual positions well, or that they must have a ravenous libido, or that THEY must be attracted "to that guy over there."

So why is it okay for otherwise "good" Christians to do this to people they consider "bad" Christians. How is this qualifying them as a disciple of Christ?

Granted there is a lot about religion in here. I realize that may be a hot button since we've got every kind of believer and non-believer on the planet here. But I'm okay with God and he's okay with me.

So, am I the only one who thinks that GENERALLY, sexuality should NOT be anyone else's business in social, or "polite" company? I feel my sexuality is no one's damned business.

Just curious about other people's take on this whether religious or not.

thin q. Thin q, mary vuch.
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Today at work. (Yeah, the invisibleman works...:smile: ) Two hispanic males went to rent from a landlord today at a trailer park. One guy was already renting but the other guy was wanting to get into his friend's lease. The other friend had a girlfriend. The guy who was single was invited to stay but the guy with the live-in girlfriend was told that he wasn't allowed to stay because the landlord was Christian. And that they didn't allow "shacking up" tenants.
Wow.

I actually thought that that was fucked up. Then again, I wouldn't want to live where I wasn't wanted. The guy wasn't too mad. He left smiling anyway.


I believe that they (Christians) make it (sexuality) their business. Christians don't deal with the real anyway. Neither do non-Christians.

Well, if you live in an oppressive environment and you don't like it--you can stay where you are: don't do anything positive for yourself, do something positive for yourself or you can leave. You give them as much power as you want to. If there is significant amounts of sufferiing on both counts--which path do you take--the path YOU choose or the path THEY choose for you. Which one do you choose?
 

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SS, as you realize, throughout its history, the church has attempted to control the sexual behaviors -- with little success -- of its members. Fortunately, many churches today have come to realize that one's sexual preference has nothing to do with spirituality and welcome all persons regardless of ethnicity, sexual preference, or race. Why would you want to attend a conservative church that will only make you feel either angry or guilty about something over which, IMO, you have no choice? Find a more accepting church or nurture your spiritual needs outside the church and avoid all the denominational bullshit altogether.
 

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SilverSoldier said:
This has been on my mind for a while.
I am a Christian. I go to Church. And, as a Christian in a conservative church, both gay and bisexuality is frowned on to the extent of excommunication.
Perhaps you chose the right god, but the wrong church.
Now, I didn't choose to be bisexual. I really didn't. As a conservative Christian it would have been a hell of a lot more convenient for me to be a "regular" hetero guy. I mean, it would have served my purposes and wishes so much more and life would have been SO much easier if that were the case.
That's the part of the equation that conservative christians always leave out... and guess what? When you leave out part of the equation, the answer will ALWAYS be wrong. And they will continue to tell you that you are horrible and have no right to exist. That does not make it so.
So why is it okay for otherwise "good" Christians to do this to people they consider "bad" Christians. How is this qualifying them as a disciple of Christ?
It doesn't. It isn't. But the thing is, these people are so far beyond hypocrite, it's outside the realm of comprehension. What you are refusing to see is the same thing they are refusing to see: They will most definitely go to hell for using the name of god to justify their hatred. Have you stopped to think that you are doing exactly what women in abusive relationships do?

My advice - keep your spirituality, and drop the religion. You absolutely must get away from these people, for your mental and spiritual health.[/quote]
 

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Silver - PM me. I have had very similar experiences to yours, and think I might be able to refer you to some information that could help you.

But let me say this - the fact that you even posted your feelings should reaffirm you in this - your heart desires the right things. "Religion" and "Relationship" are two very different things. It seems you desire the relationship, and even the religious folks will tell you "Man looks on the outside, but God sees your heart".
 

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DC_DEEP said:
My advice - keep your spirituality, and drop the religion. You absolutely must get away from these people, for your mental and spiritual health.
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Amen to that!!!! You can give them (Christians) your personal power or you can take your power back.
 

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SilverSoldier said:
So why is it okay for otherwise "good" Christians to do this to people they consider "bad" Christians. How is this qualifying them as a disciple of Christ?

Just curious about other people's take on this whether religious or not.

thin q. Thin q, mary vuch.

i think the only thing god dislikes about sex between dudes or sex between women is the fact that its done only for pleasure, as god made woman to satisfy that need of man(according to scripture), and sex between man and woman to be made legal only by marriage and in gods name... its the same logic between blessing an animal, that you're going to eat, in god's name before you take its life, but whatever...im not qualified, neither is anyone else in the world, to debate this with anyone of any religion.

its between you and god, and its no one else's business. you do whatever you feel is right.

you should voice your opinion to those who threaten to remove you...and if they do remove you, then f**k 'em.

-good luck:smile:
 

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I think you should try to find a different church. There are churches that are much more accepting or, at the very least, don't make it an issue. It may not be easy to find one locally though.