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Have you been told that God rejects you because of your sexual orientation? Its a lie! God loves you just as you are. I'll be happy to share the truth with you and to answer your biblical questions. Neither the Bible nor God condemns committed same gender relationships and marriages. I can also share information on most other biblical topics as well. Also visit my Grace Inclusive website for many of my biblical studies on this topic.
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Expert: John of AllFaith - 11/4/2009
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I have been in a relationship for 5 years, and I still am anxious around certain family members and when out in public. I am scared of being ridiculed in public - people I don't even know - and this is seriously sabotaging my relationship. My girlfrined recently said that she thinks I am homophobic, and for my own well-being should try and sort it out.
Answer
Hi Cher,
Your situation is not unusual, sadly.
There is no question that homophobia continues to exist and, in some areas, is on the rise. If you go out in public and hold hands and act like other couples someone may make a snide comment: True. But, so what? People can be idiots. Do you really care what idiots think?
What you must decide is whether you want to live free or live in the closet.
You don't mention where you live. In some places staying in the closet is the only realistic thing to do. In most Western countries however being out is a valid and generally preferable option in my opinion.
The choice is: we only have a few fleeting years of life and love (seems like a long time near the beginning and so fleeting towards the end). How do you wish to use those years?
Be courageous.
Be you.
That's my advise.
Peace, Love and Light
~ John of AllFaith
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