[sweetliberty]

I had a friend quite a few years ago who was a lesbian. She was a member of our church and in a live-in relationship with another woman. She wanted to be a priest and came to the point where she broke off her relationship with her "partner" because she came to the conclusion that God condemned the practice of homosexuality. Her and I talked at some length about it. She still firmly believed that God had "made her that way" though she couldn't understand it, but also recognized acting on her inclinations to be a sin. It was a constant struggle for her, but she opted for celibacy rather than follow her desire to do what she knew to be wrong OR to seek to be heterosexual. I can't judge whether that is an acceptable option or not. That is ultimately between a person and God. But at least she confronted the issue rather than try to excuse wrong behavior by claiming "God made me this way."

[PurVirgo]

Well, I have to say that reading that brings me joy and hope. WHat would bring me more joy is if she gave a testimony to the gay community, to let them know there is a way out.

I hope I didn't come off as a wierdo to you, I don't like homosexuality any more than you do. =) But I also don't always like to pray for my enemies, either.