Posted on 09/10/2011 7:14:38 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Actress Kristin Chenoweth is a self-identifying Christian who has sparked controversy by speaking out about her support of the gay community in an interview with lesbian and gay publication The Advocate.
The LBGT publication asked the TV and theater star: "What would you ask people who cite Christianity as their justification for passing laws that discriminate against people?"
Chenoweth replied, "I would ask, 'What would Jesus do?' It sounds so cliché and Pollyanna-ish, but I have a feeling if he were on the earth today, he wouldn't be walking around saying, 'You’re going to hell' and 'You're wrong, you're wrong, you're wrong.' I think he'd be accepting and loving."
Chenoweth is best known for her theater and television roles such as Glinda in "Wicked" and April Rhodes on "Glee." The actress is also releasing her fourth studio album Some Lessons Learned on Sept. 13.
Chenoweth is not new to controversy over her conflicting beliefs. In 2005, she was fired from a "Woman in Faith" concert for her support of gay rights.
Analysts for Focus on the Family refer to pro-gay Christians as a part of a larger movement called "Pro-Gay Revisionist Theology." Leaders of this movement claim Christians' prejudice against homosexuals leads them to misread biblical texts about homosexuality.
Christian Research Institute's Joseph P. Gudel says, "I realize that it is not 'politically correct' to speak critically concerning any person or group. Nonetheless, true Christian love does not ignore immorality and the lives ruined by it, but speaks out in the hope of helping those individuals."
Contradictions are not Chenoweth's concern, however. "I don't judge you for your opinions, so please don't judge me for mine," the actress said in response to critics.
"I read my Bible and I pray and all of that – I really do," Chenoweth told The Advocate. "But at the same time, I don't think being gay is a sin. Period."
There is nothing too disgusting for queers and pedophiles to propose.
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Yes, I will tell anyone that calling someone a name or wagging your finger at them and telling them to repent and go and sin nor more ALL IN THE NAME OF CHRISTIANITY is wrong.
That’s what this article was about- a Christian response to homosexuality.
“So, the real sinful act is not homosexual acts, the real sinful act is condemning it.”
Strawman argument much?
I answered your question. You are equating disciplining a child with disciplining a homosexual.
It is not your job (nor mine) to discipline a homosexual.
“You want homosexuals never to have to hear that their behavior is wrong. “
I did not say that.
“I am sick and tired of people assisting the descent into the abyss of sexual anarchy and that is exactly what you are doing.”
If by treating someone who has a disorder with love promotes the descent into the abyss of sexual anarchy, then I guess I am doing that. PS, your hyperbole is outrageous!
In case you haven’t notice, the descent into the abyss of sexual anarchy is happening at a rapid pace, without my involvement. The ONLY way to change this course is by changing the hearts of men.... and you aren’t going to change many hearts with hyperbole.
“You have no idea what love is. Love cannot be separated from truth. Is it love to give a heroin addict heroin? Or is it love to help them get free from the slavery of addiction?”
I know exactly what love is. God is love. God loves people who have disorders. I wouldn’t give a heroin addict heroin, but I would be there to LOVINGLY help an addict through treatment.
Not for nothing but your entire argument here comes off as being a covert attempt to support the left’s homosexual agenda.
In the title of this thread is “Acceptance of homosexuality” and it seems you are trying to find any thin line to argue and make the claim that acceptance of homosexuality is in line with Christian faith.
I personally have love for all human beings but never would I argue to accept homosexuality in anyway being that it is a harmful and dangerous corruption of the human spirit.
The same would go for heroin addiction. While I would still love the personn suffering, I certainly would not accept it in anyway at all. Especially not to say that accepting heroin addiction is not a contradiction of faith.
It is obvious that this Glee star is trying to claim that homosexuality is compatible with Christian faith when it is not. Nor is heroin addiction. In both cases this should be made clear. If a heroin addict was coming to a church making the claim that heroin addiction was compatible with Christian faith then that person’s statements should be condemned. Not the person but the actions. There should be no place for someone to use the love of God in order to promote such corrupt behavior.
I don’t understand your thought on this. Because we sin, Jesus died for those sins. We are all sinners. You seem to be twisting my words.
I think we are talking past each other, which is a by-product of discussion on a forum instead of real life.
I do not in any way , support endorse or encourage homosexuality. I believe homosexuality is a disorder, words for which I would be executed in liberal enclaves. And since it is a disorder, we should work to love the PEOPLE (not the disorder) that are affected.
What you find is that, in the name of Christianity, homosexuals are shunned, ridiculed, berated, etc. That is wrong. The tired cliche fits here... love the sinner, hate the sin.
The tired cliche fits here... love the sinner, hate the sin.
If you love someone you will tell them the truth and that they can CHANGE. Love is not this nice feeling.
For many homosexuals that is what they are. You reject the sin, you reject them.
The tired cliche fits here... love the sinner, hate the sin.
If you love someone you will tell them the truth and that they can CHANGE. Love is not this nice feeling.
For many homosexuals that is what they are. You reject the sin, you reject them.
Did they ask any of the other cast members if they were Christians?
I didn’t say it was in the Bible, did I? I said it was a tired cliche.
“If you love someone you will tell them the truth and that they can CHANGE.”
Obviously, you have no idea what a disorder is. Do you tell someone who is sick to CHANGE and they suddenly get better? Sheesh.
Yes to change behaviors, you tell them it is wrong behavior , and that they can change. Yes I do understand disorders. Didn't say it was easy, in fact it is dammed hard to change behavior, but you don't pat them on the head and say "your poor thing."
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