Thanks for both your answers.
I really wanted a perspective from a GLBT because its one thing to know its natural and defend it, and another to have an idea of what homosexuals have to say on the matter (when it comes to religion calling it a sin).
@koneill08; Its great we didnt have to go into disproving religion, because I dont think it belongs here on these forums and I do enough of that elsewhere on the internet and in real life.
I find that saying the bible is wrong or not true to God, contradicts saying you still identify as a Christian. It seems as though you are edging towards a pantheist but perhaps have never heard about it before. In either case, thanks for your response. Although as an Atheist I did find it odd to see a community centered around GLBT Christians, Im glad to see that as a whole you do disagree with the general Christians view of the Bible being the word of god and the true book of laws.
@antiochian; I definitely agree, I too would find it hard to identify to a group that denounces the way I feel inside (in this conversations case; homosexuality)
Im sorry you've come across homophobic atheists. The ones I hang around and the more elite Atheists out there most definitely do not have any homophobia in them, because we understand the true nature of sexual desire and that there is no wrong at all to be attracted to same sex, both sex etc... My best friend in College was bisexual and he was one of the most interesting people I had ever met. It astonishes me how some bigots have no idea that you and me are quite literally the same.
And as for the bible, it is just fancy text, used as a political wedge and a tool to control the masses. And its tragic the pain and suffering it has caused to women, GLBTs, Africans and countless other cultures and sub cultures.
Thanks for your response, Im glad to have come across this forum.
ps. Those atheists who were homophobic, (just an idea), perhaps they came from religious childhoods and had those fears instilled. It doesnt make sense to have an Atheist who believes in evolution and fears homosexuality. But that's just my opinion I guess!
-cheers
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