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by Tsamaya is on semi-retirement on June 19th, 2008

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I don't believe homosexuality is a sin and I do support gay marriages even though I'm not gay. I don't believe having sex before marriage is a sin. I'm pro-choice.I don't think divorce and re-marriage has anything to do with religion. Is God angry with me

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  • by Amy on November 4th, 2008

    Amy

    I want to address the different issues you brought up.


    SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE

    Billy Graham said in a conversation with someone about sex before marriage:

    "We have to have rules to live by. And what we're saying is we're going to play a baseball game without any rules, we're going to play a football game without any rules, we're going to live a life without any moral rules. Well God has laid down certain rules and said 'If you want the best of life, if you want complete happiness and fulfillment, live by these rules.' And one of those rules is that 'thou shalt not commit immorality.'

    "Most pychologists today and most psychiatrists I think would agree with the Bible, that there are very serious problems involved. God did not say "thou shalt not commit immorality before marriage in order to keep you from having a good time or having fun." He said that to protect you. To protect you psychologically, to protect your body, because today venereal disease is at an all time high dispite all of our problems and illigeitmacy is at an all time high inspite of all our medical science...And all of these things God has said 'I want to make you happy, I want to help you, and I've given you some rules to live by and this is the rules.'

    "The Bible clearly teaches that all sexual relations outside marriage are wrong in God's eyes. The Bible bluntly says, 'Flee from sexual immorality' (1 Corinthians 6:18). This includes any kind of sexual activity apart from marriage."

    The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Christian Guidance department addressed this as well in response to a letter:

    "...Remember that God gave us the gift of sex in the first place—and He intended for it to be a source of joy and happiness for us. But He also intended for it to be restricted to marriage. Why? One reason is because it was to be a sign of the unity between a husband and wife. It was, in other words, meant to be an expression of their mutual commitment and love. But sex outside marriage easily becomes selfish, and even boring.

    "God knows what is best for us, including this important area of our lives. Why ignore His way, when it is best for us in the long run? The Bible warns, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death" (Proverbs 14:12) The Bible also promises, "Blessed are they whose ways are blameless" (Psalm 119:1)."


    ABORTION

    An unborn baby, like all of us, including you, is God's beautiful, lovely, wonderful, marvelous, special, unique, gorgeous beloved creation--"uniquelly and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:14), and in the NLT version, "wonderfully complex." The word "wonderful" in the original language means "marvelous", "set apart."God "formed [their] inmost parts [or "made all the delicate, inner parts of [their] body"], he "knit [them] together in [their] mother's womb." He formed that little girl/boy with his own loving fingers.

    An unborn baby is cherished by God. They are special They are desired. They have worth. They are important. They matter. And, like you, He has set his heart on them (Job --). Like you, He delights in her/him and rejoices over her/him. He says of us "You are precious to me ... and I love you." (Isaiah --)

    Abortion is something I'm passionate about, and a while ago, I made a webpage about it. I will give you the outline and the link.:

    Outline of webpage:

    Abortion

    Facts
    development of a baby, an unborn child feels pain, methods, facts, when life begins, a woman's right to take a life, science, the arguments of abortion, abortion statistics

    Risks
    psychological risks, medical and emotional complications, the affects of abortion, after abortion

    Regrets
    regretting abortion

    Pro Life
    former abortionists against abortion, abortion survivors, celebrities against abortion

    Clinics
    planned parenthood, abortion clinics, former abortionists

    Other
    music videos, overpopulation, stem cell research, the bible on abortion...

    Here's the link:

    http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dcp466nb_6fs6d8gg7


    HOMOSEXUALITY

    As stated before, God laid down certain rules to live by for us *so that we can have the best of life, and complete happiness and fulfillment* ** One of these rules is that marriage --and sex-- is designed to be between a man and a woman. God provided a blueprint, a plan for marriage and for His good gift of sex* in Genesis 2:24", a gift that is only to be enjoyed within a marriage between a man and a woman. He only blesses sex within the committed marriage relationship of a man and a woman and made no exceptions, such as homosexual partnerships*. From Genesis on, the Bible praises the marriage of a man and a woman, but it speaks only negatively of homosexual behavior whenever it is mentioned*, saying "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable" (Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13) and lists "homosexual offenders" in the New Testament among a list of people who "will not inherit the kingdom of God" unless they are cleansed through Christ* (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)(Other passages are Genesis, chapter 19; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Timothy 1:8-11; and Jude, verse 7). Remember, God loves you deeply and intensely and eternally and knows what's best for us.

    “You are precious to me...and I love you.” Isaiah 43:4

    “For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love”, Romans 5:3-5)

    He loves us so much that He *died* for us, to pay the penalty for any sin we have or will ever commit!

    Here are hundreds of stories "from real-life people who have struggled with homosexuality themselves or have been affected by a loved-one's homosexual attractions" and have been delivered by Christ to live (as some of them have described) transformed, overwhelmingly joyful, fullfilled, purpose driven, peace filled, satisfied, healed, free lives in the intimate relationship with God they were designed for, as the men and women they were created to be! : Exodus International ("freedom from homosexuality through the power of Jesus Christ")http://exodus.to/content/view/417/180/. See their main site here: http://www.exodus-international.org/.

    To quote one of the women^:

    "I now have such peace and joy in my heart. God is working in my life with all His power. God created me to be a woman, and deep inside of me, He has assured me that this is what I am. Perhaps God has allowed me to go through all the things I did so that I could help others who struggle with homosexual temptations -- to let them know that he loves every one of them, but that He hates all sin. People need to know and to see and hear how God can save and deliver. What He has done in my life, I believe He can do in your life, no matter what problems you have. The Enemy, Satan, is a liar. He comes 'to steal, kill and destroy.' God comes to give us life, joy and peace. He wants us to experience freedom. Jesus is the way out of all our struggles with sin. Satan is already defeated. I encourage you to read Leviticus 20:13, and Romans 1:24-28. These scriptures give insight as to what God has to say about homosexuals. Homosexuality does not come from God. Remember also Philippians 4:13, 'I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.' Friends, be encouraged! You can make it. To God be the glory for redeeming my life from destruction!"

    As another woman said at the end of her story:

    "God loves you and wants you to be with Him. It doesn't matter what you think you have done, His love is bigger. He loves us more than we could ever understand, and He had already given the ultimate sacrifice for us to prove it, He sent His only son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins. All that He is waiting for is for you to reach out your hand and call out to Him."


    DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE

    Malachi 2:16a: “I hate divorce, says the Lord God of Israel.” According to the Bible, God’s plan is that marriage be a lifetime commitment. “So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate” (Matthew 19:6).

    "I hate divorce," says the LORD God of Israel (Malachi 2:16).

    What God has joined together, let man not separate . . . I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery (Matthew 19:6, 9).

    Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery (Mark 10:11-12).

    "True love is a commitment -- a decision to love each other not just when life is going well, but also when hard times come (as they will). It is a commitment to put the needs of our spouse first, and not just ourselves. The Bible says true love 'is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs' (1 Corinthians 13:5)."~Billy Graham


    IS GOD ANGRY AT YOU?

    I do not believe He is angry at you for believing what isn't true. He desires for you to know the truth ("you will know the truth and the truth will set you free" Jesus said). He loves you and wants you to know Him and His way. Satan on the other hand (as Jesus said), "was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies" (John 8:44). "Satan will try to deceive us and make us think that his way is best—but it never is. Martin Luther rightly labeled him 'the prince of darkness.' Don't fall for his lies! Yes, Satan is our foe—but never forget he will not win! By His cross and resurrection Christ has defeated Satan, and some day 'the devil, who deceived them, (will be) thrown into the lake of burning sulfur ... for ever and ever' (Revelation 20:10)."~Billy Graham.

    I think the more important issue is not God's anger or lack of anger, but your relationship with Him. "God created you to have a relationship with Him so you could enjoy His love."~David Gregory, Dinner With A Perfect Stranger. God made you because of his love and in order to express his love to you. You were created for intimacy with God. "God wants you with him. It's why he made you in the first place."

    "What He is after is you--your laughter, your tears, your dreams, your fears, your heart of hearts. He wants you. And he has moved heaven and earth to get you." ~The Sacred Romance, by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge

    You are desired. You are cherished. You are special. You have worth. You are important. You matter. You are God's creation, his masterpiece. You were worth an excrutiating death. You are sought after and pursued. He delights in you and rejoices over you as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride (see verse). You are his beloved. God has set his heart on you (Job 7:17). Nothing can separate you from God's love: "I'm absolutely convinced that nothing--nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable--absolutely nothing can get between us and God's love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us."~Romans 8:38-39

    "The most important truth you will ever discover is that God loves you. He loves you so much that He wants you to spend eternity with Him in heaven."~Billy Graham

    This is the ultimate demonstration of God's love for you: He died for you. He died a brutal death to have you. He took your place on the cross, paying the penalty of your sins, so you would no longer be separated from him, but would be with him in the intimate relationship you were made for, forever. You can live for eternity in His heavenly kingdom, where "he'll wipe every tear from [your] eyes. Death is gone for good--tears gone, crying gone, pain gone--all the first order of things gone."~Revelation 21:4. "For God loved [you] so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that [if you believe] in him [you] will not perish but [will] have eternal life." John 3:16

    "Don't turn your back on His love, but by a simple prayer of faith commit your life to Christ today."
    ~Billy Graham

    For the steps to peace with God (and a relationship with him), go here:
    http://www.billygraham.org/SH_StepsToPeace.asp

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  • by maS elcnU on August 6th, 2008

    maS elcnU

    The whole thing in between you & God. I do not agree on some of your views, but fully respect your opinions.
    BTW, I am Christian.

    My 2 cents.

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  • by Anonymous on November 4th, 2008

    Anonymous

    No, many people have issues within their own religious beliefs and the current times. I don't believe in homosexuality, but at the sametime I can understand they need to be with a spouse;they are human. They need a family unit, I get it. I believe in pro choice, and thats saying alot for a Catholic and as a female. Their are people out in the world that should not be having kids, but I believe in having options for a woman regardless if my religion says no. Sex before marriage, is not a sin, its just a reality and part of life.

    If God's pissed at you, he's probaly feels the same about me...and lots of other people also. Points for your thoughts! :)

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  • by bowlermommy07 on June 19th, 2008

    bowlermommy07

    Yes.

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  • by A chillin buttercup on November 4th, 2008

    A chillin buttercup

    My God is pleased with you if that helps. You can go your own way.

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  • by Nasiswand on August 6th, 2008

    Nasiswand

    If he is, then he's more human then most Christians would want him to be. If there is a god, I don't think anger would be something he would allow for himself.

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  • by Bruce Barron on August 29th, 2010

    Bruce Barron

    All the things you mention are morally wrong.Divorce and remarriage should not even be allowed.Perhaps you should give some time to examining you conscience as to why you think this way.I'm pro choice with respect to those things that are in accord with God's will,the natural law,and right reason.

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  • by Christine on September 16th, 2010

    Christine

    Yes, if you still think sex outside of marriage is okay, or that killing the unborn is okay, or that divorce is okay, then God is angry with you just as a parent is angry with a child who does wrong. That does not mean you cannot change and be an advocate for life and healthy relationships, but people who continue to support divorce, adultery, abortion, and irresponsible sex are in danger of going to Hell for eternity.

    If God created homosexuals, then there is nothing wrong with homosexuals marrying members of the same sex. Marriage is good for society; we need more marriage, not less.

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  • by skeptic on May 11th, 2012

    skeptic

    It is more likely he is feeling compassion for your stupidity.

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  • by Davjohn on April 24th, 2010

    Davjohn

    The Bible says homosexuality is a sin.
    The Bible says sex outside of marriage (fornication) is a sin.
    The Bible isn't specific, but indicates that life begins with conception, therefore abortion (murder) is sin.
    The Bible says divorce and remarriage is sin.
    The Bible says God cannot accept or be in the presence of sin. His Holiness can't love tolerate, or even accept sin. Therefore, He is angry with sin.
    Knowing this, you can answer your own question.

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