There has been a lot of “hate” speech from “Christians” towards homosexuals. Two examples are Westboro Baptist and this guy. There’s this article to consider too from Relevant Magazine: “Can I Come to Your Church? I’m Gay.” There seems to be a hard time finding the balance between standing for righteousness and opposing sin, but how should we do it?
Here’s what we must keep in mind: “And such were some of you” (1 Cor. 6.11). This, Paul said of not only homosexuals, but adulterers, greedy, and drunkards among others. My main proposition is to be consistent. If you’ve read anything I’ve written, consistency is key to supporting a coherent argument or proposition.
I do not hate drunkards, homosexuals, adulterers, or any other person living a sinful lifestyle. Nor should I act as if I do for the sake of righteousness. These folks are people. They are as much made in God’s image as I am. However, they have chosen a path which God opposes, and I should oppose what God opposes for my life before I worry about other’s lives. This doesn’t mean that I must accept or tolerate sin.
What I do dislike about homosexuality — personally speaking — is its infringement into an institution that I believe to be a religious and not civil covenant. However, C. S. Lewis had something to say about the state’s right to sanction marriage and that the church had its right to sanction marriage according to the Scriptures. What the state sanctions to the contradiction of the church should not be accepted by the church and shouldn’t be expected to be accepted by the church. Plus, the founders were clear on their beliefs about homosexuality, and with strong convictions too.
Please don’t say that Christians hate homosexuals. Sadly, some do. However, I don’t. I will say that I merely don’t like all the special attention they demand and receive. I don’t seek that attention as a Christian, and I don’t demand special treatment. I only ask that my rights as a citizen not be infringed upon, and that my children not be indoctrinated with ideals that I find to be in disagreement with my religion. I only ask that our founding principles — yes, Christian principles — be preserved.
I’m sure homosexuals feel abused and persecuted, but they have to admit that this administration has done more to appease them than any other. It appears the tide has turned. Christians — while not persecuted physically — are being readily dismissed and targeted by not only homosexuals, but also by atheists. The “hate” rhetoric does not help those who claim to be Christians.
If you act like a nut, you’ll be seen as a nut. If you act with dignity and respect, you may still be treated like a nut because your views are not postmodern or relativistic. However, by acting with dignity and respect, God is glorified and coals may be heaped upon the heads of your enemies.
