My school is getting a lot of bad press today.
Google ‘HU Queer Press’ and you will see hundreds of articles about an online magazine that gay students here published, speaking out about what it means to be gay at a Christian university.
Harding blocked the website from being viewable on campus hours after it launched, but that hasn’t stopped it from being viewed all over the nation.
“Our voices are muted, our stories go unheard, and we are forced into hiding. We are threatened with re-orientation therapy, social isolation, and expulsion. We are told stories and lies that we are disgusting sinners who are damned to hell, that we are broken individuals and child abusers. We are told we will live miserable lives and are responsible for the collapse of civilization.”
It needs to be said that Christians, as well as Harding, do not hate gay people. I read this comment on an article and it says it perfectly:
“I think that as an institution who stands for what the Bible says it is imperative for the university to take a stand against the things God himself says is wrong. I don't think God sees people who are gay or lesbians any other way except for His children who have been led astray by the father of lies.
This is not an issue of people's freedom being restricted. It is a matter of people knowing the truth and trying to justify it. I stand behind the university in their policy of love. If they did not love their students enough to tell them the truth or try to seek to help the students then I would be greatly concerned.”
If any gay people read this, specifically those at Harding, God loves you! I love you! You are valued, you are loved, you are a wonderful human being, created in the image of God. No one is perfect, I have sin! Together as Christians, we can overcome our sin together. Christ died for you. Let’s both live for Him.
Thoughts?
Oh my word. Amen to the comment you quoted! It has to be a tough situation for everyone involved. :/
ReplyDeleteI reject your assumption that God sees his children who are not heterosexual as living in sin. I would encourage you to look deeper into these issues. To read books and theological studies from Christian leaders who hold varying perspectives. I once believed as you do... and used the same cheery, "lets love everyone but point out your SIN" attitude. This attitude pushes people deeper into the closet. This attitude causes your brothers and sisters in Christ to question the value of their lives. This attitude is far from Christ-like. Homosexuality is NOT the same as choosing to sin. I would challenge you to ask these questions seeking TRUTH. There are MANY Godly Christians who hold different views, and in order to truly participate in any conversation it is important to know both sides.
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