Christianity --Youth Issues/self-hatred

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I am a bisexual. I fell in love with my best friend when I
was eighteen (He wasn't gay, so it didn't go anywhere.) I
had another homosexual relationship, but it just felt like a
cheap substitute for my first love and we broke up after
about two weeks. I want to be a Christian, but I'm afraid
God hates me because of my desires. I hate myself for my
desires. I feel disgusting and worthless. Sometimes I think
I should just kill myself because I know in my heart I'm
going to Hell because I'm always going to be bisexual. I can
never change that. Is there any hope for me at all?

Answer
Alex-

God, nor I, hate you.  God loves you more than you know.  You can be bi and be a Christian, too.  God forgives sin - you must try very hard to give up the gay sex and plan for hetero sex when you get married.

You are NOT disgusting and worthless.  God doesn't make any junk, and He made YOU the way you are.  He's asking something special of you - to overcome the gay side of your sexuality.  There is a LOT of hope for you.  Just keep praying, become a Christian if you aren't already one, and God will lead you to  abetter lifestyle.


hope this helps.  Please take the time to rate my answer and give me some feedback.

blessings,
carl

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Carl Fuglein

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I can answer questions from teens & young adults concerning their faith walk and on social issues which affect their lives. I can answer questions on sex, homosexuality, and drugs and anything else that might be troubling you. After 30 years in youth ministry, nothing shocks me, and I promise to give straight answers to any and all questions. I can also answer questions from youth workers on problems they`re having with programming or with their groups.

Experience

I have been involved in youth and young adult ministries as a volunteer for over 30 years. I am currently a volunteer youth minister in a suburban UM church - I have a small group of 7th and 8th graders.

Organizations
United Methodist Church, Chrysalis, Walk to Emmaus, Cursillo

Education/Credentials
Several training seminars, 8 years at National Youth Workers Convention, 1 year at Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry

Awards and Honors
Certified lay speaker for UM Church

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