Hello my name is Joel

[Depdem]

I'm from Puerto Rico! (Ye, the little spec just after Dominican Republic :D )
I come here to share, discuss, debate and understand the truth behind religion, God and anything that affects gay ppl(like me), bi or transgendered.

Background is a religious and conservative family with a 'tolerant' but ultimately not that much, society. It's a topic that barely EVER gets touched.
...Unless its for 7% of the country that uprised in a protest due to the breach of family values that apparently the abolition of the sodomy law caused, since it gave way for same-sex marriage. My family upholds these 'traditional' values too and its disheartening.

Anyways, Im just here to pitch in to the debate and to learn from all of u! :)

[Zerbie]

Hello Joel,

Welcome. You've found a wonderful place, and I think you'll find many people here to discuss these matters with. We're a very passionate, and oftentimes opinionated, bunch - but we all play along happily together on the playground. I think you'll enjoy it. :)

[scott snedeker]

What happens too often to many of us is that we are taught the we are worthless deviants because we a re attracted to the same sex.

What is miraculous is when some who cares about you sees the shining boy inside you, and in turn allows you to see this shining boy yourself.

God loves you just the way you are. Being gay is a gift. The ability to love in a way that is special. And when you make love to another man God smiles In the way a Giver of joy does when he watches the joy his gift has created. Make love and you make God happy.

[elcharrom]

Hola Joel :D dont worry we in this together, Im goin through a similar situation here with my family none of them think gays are good, but you know what? I know Im good, I know God loves me, aint notin you can tell me to change that :D. But come here for support, these wonderful people helped me and reinforced me when I needed it :love::love::love:

[Assured]

Howdy Joel

Welcome to the forum...Puerto Rico has a close place in my heart right now for personal reasons....{lol}..I identify with wanting to understand the Scriptures in the light of sexual orientation. I look forward to interacting with you in the future perhaps...

Relax..

[paul]

Hi Joel (like your name, it's always been a favorite) :wave:

Glad you found us, I look forward to getting to know you.
paul

[Gennee]

Hi Joel and welcome to Soulforce.

Gennee

:)

[Jennifer5]

Welcome, glad to have you here :)