Walkingleys wrote: » Has anyone heard of anyone from LBGT that has had a spiritual change and left that lifestyle and become Christian?
Benny_Cake wrote: » I'm never quite sure what people mean when they refer to being gay as a lifestyle, but I'm sure that there are gay people who have chosen to remain celibate. It's been speculated that Cardinal Newman was, Henri Nouwen too. There are plenty of churches that welcome gay people without imposing any conditions upon them. The largest "gay church" in the world is in Texas, of all places.
Ambersky wrote: » Walkingleys I’m sure you know more than most, unprotected sex with anyone gay or straight who is HIV positive is a high risk activity and that’s one of the ways you can pick up HIV. Sexual transmission is also not the only way the virus is spread. The virus doesn’t care if you have only one sexual partner or many, if the conditions are right it will infect the person. The virus also doesn’t care if you are gay or straight. People don’t deserve to get HIV, it’s not a punishment from God, or a signifier of a person’s morals, it’s a virus that is transferred under the right conditions and you can reduce your chances of contacting it by doing or not doing certain things. Arguments about whether there are more people worldwide HIV positive who are gay or straight is just getting into some kind of moral judgemental competitiveness about people who really need help, medical support understanding and education. A lack of understanding of how and why HIV is contacted and treated has lead to all kinds of unhelpful behaviours and attitudes.
PopePalpatine wrote: » I wonder what the "HIV/AIDS is a punishment from God!"-types think of those who contracted it from a blood transfusion?
Benny_Cake wrote: » Agreed, I always hated the idea that HIV is some kind of moral judgemental from God, it turns God into some type of bungling serial killer. Personally, I believe that same-sex couples should be able to get married. Churches should be able to opt out of providing for same-sex marriage if they wish. I do feel that telling people that they have to be celibate for the rest of their lives is putting an unfair burden on their shoulders, and that any couple who make a lifelong commitment to each other and form a family are a blessing to each other and to society at large. Of course, if someone opts for celibacy, that's their choice and I would hope that it's a choice that would be respected.
Every firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne to the firstborn of the female slave who is behind the handmill, and all the firstborn of the livestock. Then there will be a loud cry throughout the whole land of Egypt, such as has never been or will ever be again. But not a dog shall growl at any of the Israelites—not at people, not at animals—so that you may know that the Lord makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.
onemorechance wrote: » There are plenty of examples of the God described in the Bible being a serial killer. The killing of the innocent children of slaves because of the actions of the Pharaoh is one of the worst. It depicts Him as an ultra-zionist racist too!
Benny_Cake wrote: » I think this is the thread you're looking for. Please don't drag this one off-topic.http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057058320
tommy2bad wrote: » No Benny said He was a clumsy serial killer, your example is of a precise serial killer. I think the whole aids is a judgment of God is such stupid idea anyway as then every disaster and illness becomes a judgment from God on whatever your not having yourself until you become the victim. Then it's a test I suppose.
aloyisious wrote: » As Benny say's, with the treatment advances, there's an increased chance of longevity for those Hiv-infected (even withstanding the side-effects - which I only know of from those taking the Meds).
aloyisious wrote: » I wish that those LGBT people, and other at-risk people, would stop their habit of NOT using condoms when having sexual intercourse of any kind with other persons, ditto for those into bare-backing. The church is wrong about condoms. Please stop allowing your personal habits give Hiv the chance to multiply and infect other, unknowing, people. Please stop Hiv in it's tracks and prevent it going into full-blown AIDS. If you're into drugs, use clean one-time-use needles and syringes, don't inflict Hiv-AIDS unto yourself or others.
Walkingleys wrote: » I have turned Christian now and do believe that the Bible is the word of God and that Christ only is the way of salvation.
JimiTime wrote: » Do you now believe that having sex with members of the same gender is sinful, or do you believe that such a practice is ok in Gods sight and compatible with following Christ?
Walkingleys wrote: » Yes I would now regard same sex activity between consenting adults as against Gods plan and sinful.
It was a challenge for me initially but having HIV helped as many of my former partners (F Buds) would stay clear of me anyway, this helped me against the temptation. I am now under the obligation to tell partners of my HIV status even if "playing safe" as accidents can happen and have in the past.
I would not pigeon hole GLBT to be worse sin offenders than others that are non believers.
JimiTime wrote: » Thanks for answering. Pardon my ignorance, but what does 'f buds' mean?
Walkingleys wrote: » Its a derogatory term. Fcuk buds are usually referred to as sex contacts that one accumulated over time. Not every one in the gay community would have them. Many just have a monogamous relationship. My former BF lived in Holland but because of distance and timing involved in getting together we both agreed on an open relationships between us. This was obviously more risky as we would have both have had several contacts. Some of my former sex contacts have now developed into good mates to this day. One in particular worked with the red ribbon project and helped me through with counseling when I was diagnosed HIV Positive.
Journa wrote: » can this be used as a gay noticeboard and news, i have some meeting notices as well
aloyisious wrote: » I'm not sure, I was taking a chance posting about the "Putin Protest" at the Spire up here. It's over to the Mods on this one.
aloyisious wrote: » Meanwhile on the Russian Front (according to posters on poles around Henry St) there's a protest at the Spire on Tuesday next, 22nd at 5.30 PM in support of the Pussy Riot activists and Russian LGBT Community. Contact details given are at facebook.com/rosawomen2013, or www.rosa.ie, or 087.6418519.
seminarian wrote: » What exactly is the Putin law? propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations to minors.. Russia has not banned being gay. You can still be gay there if you want. You won't be imprisioned or executed (like in many Muslim Countries)
working on London I saw the Soho parade this year, it was pretty explicit at times. Gay men practically naked in leather thong ass exposed. Thats fine, their life. I would NOT bring a child to watch a gay parade. Extreme fetishes on display, no thanks. So if you examine the Russian law carefully I see no problem with it.
seminarian wrote: » So if you examine the Russian law carefully I see no problem with it.
