So I was browsing the web the other day, thinking about some deep stuff as usual, and I stumbled upon this question: “Why did God make gay people?” Now, I’m not a super religious person, but I do like to think about the bigger picture, you know? This question really got me thinking, and I started digging deeper.
I started by looking at what the Bible says about it. From what I read, it seems like same-sex behavior was mainly seen as something happening between adult men and young boys, or through prostitution, especially in those old times. Not cool, right?
Digging Deeper
Then I tried to understand the whole “born gay” idea from a biblical perspective. That’s a tough one. It really depends on what we mean by “born gay.” I went through a bunch of articles and forums to see what people were saying. It was a lot of back and forth.
- Some people say the Bible is totally against it.
- Others say we need to look at the Bible with an open mind and consider the context of those times.
I also found out that some religious groups are trying to be more inclusive. For example, this group called the Evangelical and Ecumenical Women’s Caucus (EEWC) started talking about this stuff way back in 1986. That’s pretty progressive if you ask me.
Modern Views
Then I looked at how different religions view homosexuality today. It seems like Islam, Christianity, and Judaism have traditionally been against it. But even within these religions, many people are changing their views and becoming more supportive of the LGBT community. For instance, a survey in 2014 found that 43% of young white evangelical American Christians supported same-sex marriage. That’s a big deal! And some churches are even performing gay weddings now.
I also learned about Unitarian Universalism, which seems to be a very accepting religion. They’re all about inclusivity, which is awesome.
This whole exploration really opened my eyes. It’s clear that this is a complex issue with a lot of different viewpoints. What I realized is that people’s beliefs are evolving, and there’s a lot more acceptance out there than I initially thought. It’s not just about what the Bible says anymore; it’s about how people interpret those words and how they choose to live their lives today.
It made me think, maybe the real question isn’t “Why did God make gay people?” but rather, “How can we all learn to love and accept each other, no matter who we love?” That’s what I’m going to focus on, anyway.
This journey all started with a simple question I saw online, and it turned into a whole exploration of religious texts, modern views, and personal reflections. Pretty interesting how one question can lead to so much, right?
