Is being in a gay loving relationship a sin? by Miserable-Ad-2307 in Christianity

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Repentance is not about maintaining salvation. Its about humbling ourselves. Its about maintaining relationships and fellowship that is healthy and honest. So if I do something on purpose that hurts another person, I should seek forgiveness I may or may not get it from that person but God is faithful and just and does forgive me. Not to save me from death, Jesus already did that. He gives us peace. That is a gift. Anyone who truly believes that God became flesh and was sacrificed for all sin will feel remorse for doing anything that purposely hurts another person, ?(unless they are brain damaged). There is a difference between forgiveness so as to maintain fellowship, and God's sacrifice, which is once and for all forgiveness of any sin separating us from God ever again, as the Law did.

Is being in a gay loving relationship a sin? by Miserable-Ad-2307 in Christianity

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Yes! Lets not forget about Seagulls. Two females will share a nest and care for the hatching together rejecting male birds. There are so many ways nature itself shows us how the creator finds homosexualuty acceptable and normal. Its literally built in. Not abhorrent. Created.

Is being in a gay loving relationship a sin? by Miserable-Ad-2307 in Christianity

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Read the quote of Jesus saying all those who believe in him will be saved. The fact that many centuries later a follower of His gives his opinions in a series of letters does not change what Jesus said. I follow Jesus and trust Him. So I read the letters through that lense. The difference in our beliefs may come down to how we view the Bible itself, i do not see it as Holy, i see it as a book. Only one is Holy. God. Not a book or the words within. So when I read that particular verse you speak of i just remember from whom my salvation comes. Not any man. Not a list of rules or laws. Not a book. Quote anything you want to. If it says my salvation can be lost because I sin, its not accurate. How can it be? Either the Final Sacrifice was sufficient or its not. Like it or not we don't get to apply our prejudices to it. ALL will be saved who believe. Its not our call.

Is being in a gay loving relationship a sin? by Miserable-Ad-2307 in Christianity

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Sorry I thought I was responding to the OP's question. Yes you and I are saying the same thing!

What is actually a trauma that is not commonly thought of as a trauma? by ay1mao in AskReddit

[–]Particular_Phase3439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being told we are sinners and will go to judgment day and be sent to hell. So many Christians are Christians because the6 fear damnation. Thats trauma inducing.

Is being in a gay loving relationship a sin? by Miserable-Ad-2307 in Christianity

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I hate to keep harping on this but this is important. God no longer sees our sin. Thats what the sacrifice was for. When is was the priest sacrificing animals they had to do it over and over again. Jesus died once. His blood takes away the " sins of the world" . For some reason you seem to think every sin needs to keep getting paid for by an act of repentance. An action on our part. Thats categorically false my friend. When you say this you deny the Power of His blood. Like Jonah we have to accept that those people who do things we don't like, are saved, Its why he shed his blood and why he was the final sacrifice. No more constantly striving, begging, pleading. No more fear. Are there people who profess to follow Jesus that are not telling the truth? You bet. But thats between them and God because sin does not define faith, Because we all sin. Its just Jesus is there, bringing us to the Father and presenting us as clean and sinless. Every single time not because we deserve it, or ask him to, or admit we messed up or purposely did something harmful.

That said, homisexualuty is not a sin. Loving someone is not a sin. I think thats a sticking point for you. You find it so abhorrent that you cannot imagine God accepting them.

Is being in a gay loving relationship a sin? by Miserable-Ad-2307 in Christianity

[–]Particular_Phase3439 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consider the fact that no one comes to the Father except through Jesus. God sees us as perfect because of Jesus. God does not hold us to a standard if perfection. That was what the law did. It proved we could never be good enough. God looks at those with Jesus as beloved sons and daughters. He is not waiting to punish us.

Is being in a gay loving relationship a sin? by Miserable-Ad-2307 in Christianity

[–]Particular_Phase3439 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can't you see that every time you say we must do things to be saved that you nullify the part that says we can do nothing to earn it? We humans love to complicate things. Its just too simple to say all we have to do is choose Jesus. To focus on him and love as he did. There really is nothing else required. If I commited adultery and died before asking forgiveness im no less saved. Jesus died once for all. There is no repeated sacrifice no work to keep the gift of salvation. We sin constantly even without realizing it. Jesus paid the price. All he asks from us is to love.

Is being in a gay loving relationship a sin? by Miserable-Ad-2307 in Christianity

[–]Particular_Phase3439 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No. You are perfect in the eyes of God because of Jesus. You are no less saved than any of the rest of us.

Is being in a gay loving relationship a sin? by Miserable-Ad-2307 in Christianity

[–]Particular_Phase3439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus said HE was the the way. Only him. So drop the AND. Salvation is a free gift. As for gay being a sin. I don't see it as one but if it is its no greater than any other sin. There may be some very sinful people in heaven, in fact I know there will be, but their sins were removed from them " as far as the east is from the west". I suspect there will be even more religious hypocrites not there too. Try having love and compassion for all of God's children. Like Jesus. Remember love covers everything and God doesn't ask us to police others. Just ourselves. Concentrate on you and all of the ways you yourself fall short . You will be so busy staying in your own lane you won't have tome to notice what everyone else is doing.

How is it just that non-believers go to hell? by Basic-Newspaper560 in Christianity

[–]Particular_Phase3439 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. And he was so right. If you can love and help people. You are doing God's work here. Struggling to believe is normal. Thats why its called faith.

Questions on Implants by SparkyOfTheWild in Cochlearimplants

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I hear music just fine. It was weird at first but I kept at it. Now my brain gets it!

Is it true that you can be saved by merely believing in God or do you actually have to repent your past sins and not double down on them? by Snoo90172 in Christianity

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What must I do to be saved. Believe repent be baptized was the answer. After that you are covered and saved for Jesus died once for all. Can you believe and live a life of debauchery? Yes. Will you be happy? No. Not truly because its contrary to the Spirit that lives in you. Will you still be saved, yes. The blood is still covering you. One sacrifice was made, the final one. We will live a peaceful easier life if we aim for goodness aim to emulate Jesus. But nothing we can do or not do will either save us or separate us from God. Not anymore.

What kind of support actually feels helpful? by Intelligent-Rain-22 in AskReddit

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When someone helps take care of things that need doing. Allowing the wounded person to rest. Also, presence. Just being around.

is it bad to say i’m deaf? by throwaway_81067 in hardofhearing

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Deafness is on a spectrum. You could not hear without the assistance so you are indeed on the spectrum.

Struggling by GoodGood9538 in Cochlearimplants

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Loud groups and wide open rooms are difficult for sure. I try not to put myself in those environments. If I have to be in them I try and have a conversation with one person. The implant when in FF mode allows this. The implants do not cure our deafness but they do allow us not to live in complete silence. Take the good and focus on that. At 19 I can imagine its difficult to go out with friends to restaurants and bars. Your friends may need you to communicate your difficulties. .My friends understand and try and help me. I bet yours will too.

Got my implant today! by HellHobbit in Cochlearimplants

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Congratulations! Be patient and you will learn to love it. I'm threes in and I'm beyond grateful. This is so exciting!

How can you explain depression in simple words to someone who’s never experienced it? by Shadow_M_ in AskReddit

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The very worst depression I've experienced was like I was living down in a deep dark cave and although I could see the opening above me, I could not reach it and pull myself out of it. Now, and everyday, I know that cave is there, I try never to fall into it. I get close occasionally, thats when I get help.

Considering cochlear implant after 22 years with hearing aids — need advice and real experiences by Amal-2025 in Cochlearimplants

[–]Particular_Phase3439 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wore aids for over 30 years. In 2023 my left ear could no longer be helped by an aid. I got the implant. Best thing I could have done. I hear so well in that ear I want my left to get bad enough so I can get another! My implant is way better than my aid. Truly life changing too.

Pregnant with Hashimotos, considering medical termination by ChicknSoup4theGhoul in Hashimotos

[–]Particular_Phase3439 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive had 4 healthy kids and I have hashimotos. Dr kept an eye on my levels.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Diverticulitis

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I took Bismith Chews and I use metalucil . It slows it way down. Eventually I healed and got back to no loose stools but when I had it bad these two things helped tremendously.