and a lot of damaage is done.... sm

Posted By: sm on 2008-10-17
In Reply to: I would not bash anyone for their beliefs - just wondering

by parents who fail to instill moral values in their children from an early age and teach them right from wrong. This is what is wrong with our youth and young adults today. Somebody with some degree somewhere along the line has brainwashed parents into the belief that disagreeing with our children over anything of consequence will bruise their little egos.

In the situation you described, I would first of all make certain my child understood, above all else, that I love him/her. I would explain to them that God does not approve of their choice to be gay (and yes, I do believe it is a choice. I do not believe there is proof otherwise.) and that I do not approve of it either. Then that would be that.... No harping, no nagging, no bringing it up over and over again.

I honestly pray that your child never decides that they are gay and tells you.

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Jesus himself taught us not to judge others - let he who is without sin (sm) - MeMT
- Thoughts on being gay - Susie
  - The Bible - sbMT
    - Inspired - Susie
      - I believe people are still inspired.... sm - m
        Actually Jesus did say something about it - sbMT
        What about - Susie
        actually I don't think everyone else is ridiculous - sbMT
        Very well said.....sm - m
        you mentioned innate understanding.... sm - m
        well... Since you put it thatway..... sm - m
- Tax collector or Pharisee? sm - MeMT
- But, shouldn't this be on the RELIGION Board?? nm - I love Jesus too
- To judge or not to judge - sw
- what i have to put up with as a Christian - shelly
  - Shelly, what would you do if your son - just wondering
    - Not shelly...... sm - m
      - I would not bash anyone for their beliefs - just wondering
        and a lot of damaage is done.... sm - sm
        choice- - RU Kidding
        Perhaps you need to do some research - just wondering
        and Christianity is an easy life? sm - m
  - I haven't said you were not tolerant or that you are wrong (sm) - MeMT
- God says to call sin for what it is. - nm
  - Ok then, list yours out for us and we will call them out for you (sm) - MeMT
    - my sin. here we go.. is there enough room? - shelly
      - Ok, I agree with that too. I guess I just wonder at what point you tell them they have sinned? (sm) - MeMT
        Here's what the Bible says about sin .. - sm
        Right, and I haven't said we are licensed to continue living in it (sm) - MeMT
        Why is okay for you to have your feelings but - I can't have mine?
        above poster is not shellly I am - shelly
        Shelly, it is ok. But when you start a thread like that you are opening yourself up to disagreement - MeMT
        And FYI, the thread we are posting in right now was one I started, you started the earlier one. nm - MeMT
    - The word we should be using here is - accountability............. MSMT
      - Yes, I agree with that....much better way of thinking. sm - MeMT
- again - shelly
  - I just think you lead them there first, and let them learn for themselves what is right or wrong (sm - MeMT
- I'm afraid we are giving the wrong view of Christianity sm - MeMT
  - And what does God say he wants us to do to show him we love him? sm - MeMT
    - Talking with a nonChristian about Jesus - sbMT
      - Oy - vey!
      - I so often agree with you! Thank you for your post! That was awesome! nm - MeMT
    - Very well-put. You hit the nail on the head. - SF

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