Recently I sat on a panel that was charged with answering some questions regarding issues that confront Christian young adults. The questions related to the pub & club culture, relationships and sexuality.
The response from some of the panelists, and those listening, regarding sexuality, specifically homosexuality, seemed to capture the common response of the Church at large with insensitive jokes, ignorance, judgment, fear and condemnation being offered in the name of Jesus...
Hey, I love the other panelists but what this demonstrated to me was that we, the Church, have no idea how to love those struggling with or dealing with any issue regarding sexuality, let alone homosexuality...
I believe that the Church and the Christians (me included) that make it up need to get better at demonstrating genuine love toward ALL people regardless of their personal opinions and struggles - because we all have our own... right?
When it comes to issues of sexuality there is a whole lot more discussion, criticism (of our handling of it), work and love that is required... Let's not shy away from the conversation because of fear or ignorance but let's do life together...and let's get better at love!
Check out this blog from Mark Connor as it does a better job of expressing my thoughts on the topic.
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