Author	Thread: Piercings and tatoos vs. homosexual
Admin	Piercings and tatoos vs. homosexual Posted : 7 Mar, 2010 06:49 PM we were discussing this in class the other day and wanted to bring it up here and see what you guys think. A person comes into your church with purple hair, piercings, tattoos and you can smell the alcohol on his body. Would we treat him any different than when someone who is homosexual come to your church service? How do you relate or do you? How would one be different from the other? Post Reply
View Profile History	Piercings and tatoos vs. homosexual Posted : 7 Mar, 2010 08:48 PM well, whether or not i associate with a person has to do with whether i like them or not. notice i didnt say LOVE. that said, if i liked the person, i would treat them like any other person in the building that i liked if not then i would just keep it moving. nyanda p.s God said to love your neighbour not like them, sometimes im just indifferent to people....thats just me. Post Reply
View Profile History	Piercings and tatoos vs. homosexual Posted : 7 Mar, 2010 08:58 PM Funny you should ask. I have done ministry for Gay men in the Castro district of San Francisco and my son is tattooed and pierced and is a recovering alcoholic. Why would I treat a person who is pierced, tattooed and has been drinking any different than a homosexual? I would have to ask, "How do you treat a homosexual?" I think lost is lost and the love of Jesus is for everyone, isn't it? So I would treat them the same way. I'd make them feel welcome and get to know them. If they have come to church it is likely that they are in need of ministering to and someone needs to be there to provide it for them. Feet don't fail me now! Making friends with people that we don't think we can relate to is the best way to find out that they are not so different from us or the way we were when we were lost. The light of Jesus is shown by those who care about the person and not about their appearance or lifestyle choice. We were there too, right? If we think that our sin was not as bad as theirs then we deceive ourselves. We catch 'em and Jesus cleans 'em. Get the net!! Thunder Post Reply
View Profile History	Piercings and tatoos vs. homosexual Posted : 7 Mar, 2010 09:19 PM Well said, Thunder. In Christ Garrett Post Reply
Dahlee View Profile History	Piercings and tatoos vs. homosexual Posted : 8 Mar, 2010 01:34 AM We should treat them with love no matter what kind of people they are. We Christians are known for the unconditional kind of love we have that only God placed it in our hearts after we have realized how God loves us so much that He even sent His only Son Jesus for us that was why we repented and accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior. God doesnt want prejudice. How can we snatch their souls from Satan if we cant win their hearts because of prejudice ? Instead we should love them , show them that we really care for them so that whatever things we will share and tell them , they will listen because they will see we really have God's love in us. And we should always remember that a man can give without loving but a christian can not love without giving. Post Reply
patou View Profile History	Piercings and tatoos vs. homosexual Posted : 8 Mar, 2010 05:22 AM I would treat them like anybody else, as the way we treat our neighbors. Everyday we've been dealing with people let's say who are different in their walk and values. The only thing that separates us from them is our change of heart through God's grace & mercy. We were once lost and now have found. They're the ones whose been watching us, so we need to practice our faith through our deeds. James 2:17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. Ida :peace: Post Reply
View Profile History	Piercings and tatoos vs. homosexual Posted : 8 Mar, 2010 06:59 AM dear folks, the bible tells us when anyone comes inside our church door we are to treat them all the same.. and not give preference.. so to me less they act up and disrupt the service , or if they have their mate with them and show public displays of affection as thatd be the same as a married man or woman bringin their boyfriend or girlfriend to the church and showin the same public displays of affection.. you just dont allow that kinds of behavior inside the church.. not in GODS house... id treat em the same ,,but that dont mean id hold back on preachin a topic id been led to.. i wouldnt say ok theyre here today so lets give em this sermon.. id go with just what id been led to.. and pray theyd come to the alter and get right with GOD.. find their salvation .. or least the seed will of been planted.. and maybe next week theyll come back and find their salvation in JESUS CHRIST ,, or maybe repent of their ways and get back walkin right.. i look at it this way if they come in and aint lookin just to start trouble then theyre led there and are searching for GOD.. or wantin to be closer to GOD, just like all us other sinners there.. ole cattle Post Reply
View Profile History	Piercings and tatoos vs. homosexual Posted : 8 Mar, 2010 07:52 AM BTW Garrett, Nice tat! Post Reply
klmartin62 View Profile History	Piercings and tatoos vs. homosexual Posted : 8 Mar, 2010 10:30 AM Thunder, Great job! I believe as you do, all the way around. Post Reply
View Profile History	Piercings and tatoos vs. homosexual Posted : 8 Mar, 2010 08:26 PM Haha... thanks, Thunder. I will add one thing to this thread. Someone earlier said that Christians are known for having unconditional love that God has put inside of us. While this is how it SHOULD be, it isn't. Instead, we are known for being uptight... judgmental... we don't so much show "unconditional" love. We tend to save it for others who believe as we do... are kind to us first... this should not be. We SHOULD be known for having and sharing an unconditional love. A love that exists no matter what has been done... a love that keeps no record of wrongs... God's love. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Ephesians 5:1-2) This is something that I, myself, often fall short on... but I am trying everyday to make it a more important part of my life. After all... God's love is what got MY attention in the first place. Why should I deny this love to someone else... food for thought. In Christ Garrett Post Reply
View Profile History	Piercings and tatoos vs. homosexual Posted : 8 Mar, 2010 08:48 PM I have a daughter who has tattoos and piercings and she is struggling with that lifestyle right now of "the fast lane". I pray that when she's ready and if it's not with me or at my church, someone will approach her in love and despite how she looks, just love her through repentance and re-commit/re-dedicate her life to Christ. I would feel the same way if one of my kids was homosexual. We always say that they are an abomination unto God, they're tired of us "christians"...can we overlook their lifestyle and recognize their need for Jesus? Our holier than thou attitudes will not win them over. Giving scripture every sentence will scare them away. We have to be able to relate somehow, again, recognize their desire for Jesus and pay attention to the Holy Spirits leading. Just love them...it's not our place to judge or condemn or even tell them they are wrong. God began ministering to that person as soon as they walked in the doors, we just have to love em ;) Post Reply

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