Choices and Miracles
I just skimmed this topic so don't criticize me when if I make it obvious I didn't completely read this action packed thread.
In my opinion homosexuality is a sin. But so is drug use, abortion, violence, fornication, lying, stealing, swearing, etc. We all sin. I used to hate gays, even once stated they should all be killed. But then I realized something. I deserve to be killed to for my sins, everyone does. We are all sinners, often times intentionally. But we all think we are doing what is right.
What I don't like is when homosexuals try to push people to accept their way of life. Although I think everyone should be Christian, not do drugs, etc... I am not started big marches and trying to change the constitution. Gays make a choice to be live the lifestyle they live. If they are unhappy with the consequences of their choice then that is their own fault.
And don't tell me that homosexuals don't have a choice. Everyone has a choice and if you think otherwise you are really quite a hopeless person. A paedophile, murderer, rapist, heroin addict, alcoholic... all of them make choices. They are not victims to a society, or genetics. They chose to live the way they do. We all chose our paths in life.
It is wrong to persecute others for their sins. We need to help each other even if we hate each other. Gays fighting for rights are trying to change other peoples beliefs in order to make society agree with them. That seems selfish to me. A person who does something generally considered "wrong" should not try to force people who still think it is wrong to change their opinion. If a paedophile tried to convince everyone that they were just the product of society, would anybody listen to them? I hope the day never comes.
Oh and PA. You are very misguided. I agree with you to some extent, but don't think all those modern day miracle hoaxes will change anyones opinions. That sort of stuff make Christians look dumb. The apostles were the last people able to do miracles and all those "eyewitnesses" are liers. That stuff isn't a sign from God, that is a sign of pagan stupidity. God doesn't need to send signs like that anymore, his direct work on earth ended when Jesus died. We don't NEED signs like that anymore.
Real miracles are when a mother with superhuman strength saves her child from being crushed by car after a wreck. When a person with a paralyzing injury learns how to inspire others more fortunate than them. When a person recovers from cancer. Those are REAL signs that God is active in our lives.
I hope you all learn something useful and can show tell nonsarcastically and intelligently if you disagree with me. There is nothing worse than someone making a joke out of another persons beliefs. That show immaturity and a lack of real conviction. A person who really strongly believes that they are right doesn't have to mock another person's beliefs. That just shows that they are actually still unsure of their convictions, despite what they say.
Wow. I had a lot to share.
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