Hello, everyone!
I’m a 21-year-old female from Nova Scotia, Canada. I’m uncomfortable using my real name online, so within this forum I will be calling myself Celeste.
I have come to this forum in complete ignorance of the Christian faith. Although raised by Roman Catholic parents, my family was not close to the church and my knowledge about the teachings of the bible is somewhat lacking. I have always felt a bit of a pull towards Christianity, but I’m unsure how to begin my study – I have attempted to read the bible on my own several times but have never made it very far before giving up in confusion and frustration. I have a great desire to learn everything this religion has to teach. I feel that this forum may be helpful in guiding me into religion, and hope that I may contribute as much as I stand to gain!
Before I establish myself as a part of this online community, there are a few issues I would like to lay out on the table. First and foremost, I am a lesbian. I have been in my first (and only) relationship with a woman for just under a year now and I have no intention of leaving her in the future. I also do not abstain from pre-marital sexual activity. I will not spend too much time defending my relationship in this post, because this is not meant to instigate an argument or debate. It is, however, an aspect of my life that I feel prevents me from being accepted into any Christian community. I would genuinely like to know your opinions – is it possible to embrace God and the teachings of Christ whilst maintaining a homosexual relationship?
I do not believe that my homosexuality is completely incompatible with living a Christian life. I believe myself to be a “good” person through the eyes of a Christian – I do my best to show love, tolerance and understanding to all persons I encounter and in every situation. Despite my lack of knowledge on the subject, I do believe in God, in Jesus Christ our Lord and in the Holy Spirit. I wish to be a practicing Christian and am willing to spend large amounts of time developing my faith. However, I am aware that others of the Christian faith do not generally tolerate my beliefs and practices.
This is the question that I wish to leave you with: is it possible for me to be a part of the Christian faith? I want to know if there is a way to be accepted into the Christian community and maintain a relationship with God whilst embracing my homosexuality and other “non-Christian” beliefs.
I thank anyone who takes the time to share his or her opinion, or is willing toe ngage in thoughtful discussion on the subject.
In love,
Celeste
I’m a 21-year-old female from Nova Scotia, Canada. I’m uncomfortable using my real name online, so within this forum I will be calling myself Celeste.
I have come to this forum in complete ignorance of the Christian faith. Although raised by Roman Catholic parents, my family was not close to the church and my knowledge about the teachings of the bible is somewhat lacking. I have always felt a bit of a pull towards Christianity, but I’m unsure how to begin my study – I have attempted to read the bible on my own several times but have never made it very far before giving up in confusion and frustration. I have a great desire to learn everything this religion has to teach. I feel that this forum may be helpful in guiding me into religion, and hope that I may contribute as much as I stand to gain!
Before I establish myself as a part of this online community, there are a few issues I would like to lay out on the table. First and foremost, I am a lesbian. I have been in my first (and only) relationship with a woman for just under a year now and I have no intention of leaving her in the future. I also do not abstain from pre-marital sexual activity. I will not spend too much time defending my relationship in this post, because this is not meant to instigate an argument or debate. It is, however, an aspect of my life that I feel prevents me from being accepted into any Christian community. I would genuinely like to know your opinions – is it possible to embrace God and the teachings of Christ whilst maintaining a homosexual relationship?
I do not believe that my homosexuality is completely incompatible with living a Christian life. I believe myself to be a “good” person through the eyes of a Christian – I do my best to show love, tolerance and understanding to all persons I encounter and in every situation. Despite my lack of knowledge on the subject, I do believe in God, in Jesus Christ our Lord and in the Holy Spirit. I wish to be a practicing Christian and am willing to spend large amounts of time developing my faith. However, I am aware that others of the Christian faith do not generally tolerate my beliefs and practices.
This is the question that I wish to leave you with: is it possible for me to be a part of the Christian faith? I want to know if there is a way to be accepted into the Christian community and maintain a relationship with God whilst embracing my homosexuality and other “non-Christian” beliefs.
I thank anyone who takes the time to share his or her opinion, or is willing toe ngage in thoughtful discussion on the subject.
In love,
Celeste