“Correct, but I wish we could be more compassionate and engaging to lead them to Christ. Sexual brokenness is an idolatry built on acceptance of false messages. Telling people they are committing hate crimes isn’t showing concern for their soul out of love.”
Thank you! Pretty sure that Romans 3:23 is still applicable. We would be far better witnesses of Christ if we remembered that verse. Would recommend Rosaria Butterfield’s excellent books for those who want to see how faith can be both loving towards people and uncompromising on sin.
Can’t say that I have seen many people who have been persuaded to leave a destructive lifestyle, which is ANYTHING that places something other than God on the altar, by having someone yell at them, belittle them or show hatred toward them. (Actually, I can’t say that I have ever seen anyone come to Christ through those methods!)
Trouble is, when some suggest toning it down, others jump on them accusing them of being mealy-mouth and similar taunts about supposed cowardice.
Here’s how I might re-imagine that sign — something along the lines of: “LGBTQ is fake love, but God is real love! Come and hear how.” I think our society knows quite a lot about hate — it is saturated with hate. It’s already living in a pool of God’s wrath right now. Love is the news. So much news, that even fakes get attention.