Report Abuse

Use this form to report abuse on the Cross Rhythms website.

Name
Email address
Article Title:	A Pastor's Heart
Author of reported comment:	Precious
Comment Date:	05:19 on Mar 24 2007
Comment:	Thank you. I appreciate this commentary. As a Christian heterosexual female who loves God and loves others, it is affirming to read Donnie's comments on the way we should treat those who struggle with homosexuality. While this passage still does not completely settle in my mind whether homosexuality is a choice (I bend toward the notion that homosexuality itself may not be a choice - just as many mental, physical, and psychological states of being are not choices -, but acting on homosexual feelings is indeed a choice and acting on those feelings is the real sin the bible addresses), I do think it is important that we continue this conversation as a larger discussion in the body of Christ. We cannot risk the spiritual downfall of any of our brothers and sisters because we choose not to embrace, encourage, love, and educate them - regardless of who they are and where they are in this life's journey. I have too often witnessed Christians being a poor witness to others by treating people badly because of thier sexual orientation. I have too often witnessed people who identify as gay, lesbian, or transgendered turn away from the church and seek other outlets for "spiritual expression" due to the intolerance of church folk. I think we should learn to focus our energies on addressing the sin instead of attacking the “sinners” (as all of us if you will remember are sinners). Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

Tell us the details of your complaint:
	For verification, please type the word shown above in the box below [try a different word]