Homosexuality - Is it right to say it is a sin?
By Absinto
@Absinto (2385)
Portugal
October 17, 2012 6:23pm CST
I have seen many people saying that being gay is a sin because it is a choice and that in the bible it says that a man should be with a woman, but is that right?
I have seen people saying that killing a person is less of a sin than being gay and i dont get it.
I am not against homosexuality and (i am not religious though) i honestly dont think it should be a sin. Why cant someone be happy with the way they are?
What do you guys think about this?
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13 responses
@Absinto (2385)
• Portugal
18 Oct 12
The only reason we have the notion of right and wrong is because MAN made it to be that way. If somebody didnt say that murder was a crime, then it wouldnt...If the bible didnt say a bunch of things that are considered sins, then they wouldnt.
I think it is mans fault that people think this way.
@lampar (7584)
• United States
18 Oct 12
"I have seen people saying that killing a person is less of a sin than being gay and i dont get it." You don't have to get it, these people are just trying to encourage simple minded Christian to torment and discriminate gay people for their own personal agenda. I just laugh it off and ignore them instead of trying to find reasons on their crappy statement. 
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@lampar (7584)
• United States
20 Oct 12
If the person who said that sort of crappy statement to you is your congregation leader or a member of your commune, then you have a much bigger problem laying in front of you that you need to worry about than just don't get it. You just met yourself a devil advocate. 
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
18 Oct 12
We are all individual, we all have choices that was how we were made, whether we are gay, bi, heterosexual or asexual, we live our lives according to our own beliefs and judgments not others, freedom to be who we want to be and who we want to be with regardless. When it comes down to it how can the person we choose to love be wrong? Is it society or is it the bible, do people read too much into the bible, after all the bible is antiquated, we live in a changing world, everything changes. Happiness should be the goal of every human on earth, putting it mildly no one has the right to judge, sadly we live in a judgmental world, and where anything you do whether it's being a homosexual or wearing different clothes you are open for judgment.
@CelticSoulSister (1640)
• Southend-On-Sea, England
18 Oct 12
I will never understand people who believe, whether they are religious or not, that homosexuality (which is something people can't help and don't choose it)is a sin. To me, people who claim to be Christians and believe in the bible, are going against Christianity's teachings of love and tolerance, by practicing hate and intolerance. By the way, I'm not religious myself.
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@sjvenden27 (1840)
• United States
18 Oct 12
In my personal believes I think homosexuality is wrong.. I believe in a man and a woman being together and that is it.. God also tells us not to judge one another, that is his job.. We have to have acceptance in all people in all walks of life..
Now I do have friends that are gay and I have a relative that is gay too.. I do not and will not judge or push my believes on them.. I only ask that they keep their distance in that respects.. I would rather be open and honest then to tip around the subject... I do not out right tell someone that they are a sinner because of being gay. That is not my job.. All of us are human we all will sin; so I will not cast the first stone...
@Absinto (2385)
• Portugal
18 Oct 12
Exactly. In my case i know some lesbians or bisexuals but my only rule for them is I am straight but you can be my freind as long as you respect me as a freind and wont try anything else.
They are amazing people and actually never did me any harm and i respect them alot for knowing who they really are.
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@sjvenden27 (1840)
• United States
18 Oct 12
When people sit there and judge a book by its cover.. They never really get to see what is inside.. They are no different then the rest of us.. Some very smart, kind, helpful, friendly and so many other words.. Just because someone does do or think the same way you do; it doesnt make them the enemy... It just means there are certain things you either dont talk about or tread lightly..
@Paper_Doll (2373)
• Philippines
18 Oct 12
I have nothing against gays as my brother is one of them. I still treat them fairly and with respect like how I treat other people around me. But if you're to ask me, I would say it is a sin primarily because that is what I've learned from the bible. But there are so many people in this earth following different standards,beliefs and cultures. So if you'll asked them, they will have different answers. Some would give a firm No, some would say No, but.. or Yes, but.., and others would say Yes. It is like asking if it's a sin to have many wives. Definitely you'll get different answers as they have different beliefs and follow different standards in life, and not to mention, different Gods.
@Paper_Doll (2373)
• Philippines
18 Oct 12
I do not have statistics with me so I can't really answer that. Like in my country, people here have different religions. There are Muslims, Catholics, Christians (which there are so many kinds), Protestants and others. I think that Islam do not tolerate homosexuality, Christians and Catholics do think that way as well. But in the end, it is up to your own judgment. We may belong to a group of people who believes in the bible, but it is really up to us we if are going to abide or follow the bible. I think that this topic is kind of complicated as it would be hard to comment on something which is very sensitive. As much as you want to give your direct opinions about it, you'll always have to take into considerations what others would feel.
@anex08 (868)
• Philippines
18 Oct 12
Respect is all we can give to each and every person that we met, weather homosexual or straight, everyone is entitled for a proper treatment. Homosexuality is not a choice, it's a natures mistake (I just think) and we have to leave with it. We must respect every individuals feelings, it may cost little to us but for them it's really a big deal. Well, when it comes to relationship. I would prefer to follow what the bible says, we have to keep it in mind that our life here is temporary and what we should be preparing is eternal peace.
Would someone exchange his temporary happiness for eternal damnation? this one is already a choice...
Have a nice day!!!
@aabuda (1722)
• Philippines
18 Oct 12
I am proud to say that I am gay and I think there's no problem with that.
A priest once told me this that being gay is not a sin, it is actually the homosexual act. But he did not condemned me. He even advises me that just do not do it with a married person so that you will not destroy relationships.
Such remarked of a priest during my confession was one of the best advice that I have got from a stranger...with it, I definitely say that being gay is not a sin...it is a behavior that everybody should respect and be treated fairly.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
17 Oct 12
I honestly believe that a person is born homosexual and for that reason I don't think that it is right at all to say that homosexuality is a sin. I mean do we consider people that are born disabled to be committing a sin? No, we don't and for that reason alone, we shouldn't single out homosexual individuals as sinners because they were also born with genetic abnormalities, these are just not something that is outwardly expressed throughout their life.
I have many family members that are homosexual and I've never thought of them as being any different from those that are not homosexual.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
18 Oct 12
I dont think its a sin. Its just part of ones life. i have a good friend who is gay and even has adopted a son with his partner. They are a great family.
@babyeve (1048)
• Seychelles
18 Oct 12
Yes it is a sin according to the bible. I am against it, but I will never hate someone just because they are like that. Judging is also a sin by the way. How would you feel if you were bought up by two Mums or two Dads? Much more, two women nor two men can actually make a baby, therefore it just does not make sense. Like for e.g, it is not possible to eat with two knives is it? You will have to had a fork and a knife to be able to finish the food on your plate. It is just simple as that.
