A new poll by a conservative author says that homosexuals are just as likely as straight people to believe in God (and Jesus).
The poll found that no matter their orientation, people from both groups:
- Believe that Satan is real
- Believe that people have a personal responsibility to share their religious beliefs with others who believe differently
- Contend that good people can earn their way into Heaven through their goodness
- Participate in house churches at roughly the same level
More on the poll — and George Barna — here. Does this mean there’s a place in heaven for all of us? Because if so, I am so relieved. I want to believe that heaven’s a big place and it has room for all of us.
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The problem with this article is that it focuses on Christians. I know many, many gay people who are Pagans because they view Pagan religions as more accepting and like the matriachial viewpoint. A lot of gay people have been hurt by Christians growing up and just don’t want anything to do with it. Of those who do choose to be religious, I’ve noticed that they tend to be more active in it–it means something to them, not just another label to fit in–because they’ve had to put so much thought into it since so many people like telling them they’re going to hell.
I wonder if this isn’t because Mr. Barna might not be able to see beyond Christianity. If anything, it’s a start for a public conservative to admit that gays and lesbians might be capable of a life Mr. Barna can recognize and accept.
“Believe that people have a personal responsibility to share their religious beliefs with others who believe differently ”
No, it’s okay, really, you don’t have to.
I actually thought of you when I read that. It looks like you aren’t going to escape the proselytizing, no matter the orientation, lucky you. By the way: Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior? Just wondering.
As a Lesbian For Jesus, it is my personal responsibility (apparently?) to ask if you’ve been saved like a clipped coupon over god’s scanner (that’s mine, and don’t you dare steal it, Susan *demented look*)?