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Sarah
31-07-2006, 03:13 PM
I'm gonna to my best to explain my beliefs. I'm a christian, that means I go to church, I'm bringing my children up in the christian faith and I do my best to follow what I believe is God's word, being a christian doesn't make me better than anyone else, more honest than anyone else, cleverer than anyone else, being a christian simply means that I'm 'forgiven'.
If a drug user walked into our church we would welcome them with open arms and do our best to help them and teach them the correct way to live according to what we believe is God's way.
If an alcoholic walked into our church we would love and support them and again help them to turn their life around and teach them what we believe is the best way to live their life.
If a gay couple came to our church (male or female), we would welcome them, love them and support them but we would also tell them what God's teaching is about homosexuality and what we believe is his word on how to live their lives - if they choose to stay together then that's ok, there would be no circumstances where we would ask them to leave simply based on their lifestyle.
As christians we are trying to live our lives according to God's word and what we believe is God's way (the best way for us) to live.
We don't judge, it's not our place to. We just follow our beliefs. Sin is sin no matter how big or small we think it is, it's all the same to God. Whether we lie cheat and steal to feed a drug habit, or don't pay for a grape in the supermarket, or tell a little lie to get by, it's all sin to God and no one's sin is any greater or smaller than anyone else's. God is my judge, he knows my heart, I'm not worthy to judge anyone - who am I in the scheme of things?
So when I mentioned my views on homosexuality, what I'm attempting to do in my very clumsy way is try to be true to my faith. It's so frustrating that people confuse my christian beliefs on homosexuality with homophobia. I'm in no way homophobic, my own sister is gay, she's Godmother to all my children - how could I be homophobic and have a close loving relationship with her? It's not the same thing at all.
Surely I'm entitled to live a way of life that I think is best for me and my children, surely no one can tell me I'm wrong for doing my best. Our church loves and supports anyone who comes into our church. We regularly take gifts to the homeless, support single parent families, pay for holidays for those who can't afford it and we don't discriminate on race, sexuality, background, personal circumstances - that's not our job. Our job is to love and support them and to teach them, what we believe, is a better way of life.
I hope that has explained things a little better.

Katiequiggle
31-07-2006, 03:28 PM
Thank you Sarah, You've explained things beautifully.

Sarah
31-07-2006, 03:37 PM
Thanks Katie x

Tanya
31-07-2006, 03:38 PM
a very good explanation, thankyou Sarah

smirnoff
31-07-2006, 03:45 PM
sarah that was truly beautifully written.. i do hope that i haven't caused any offence anywhere.. it certainly wasnt intended!
I truly believe that eveyone has the right to live their life and bring up their children in a decent and honest way, and from what i see you have beautiful, happy and certainly loved children. You are an inspriation to me Sarah for all you have been through too.

Ellie
31-07-2006, 03:46 PM
Your church sounds a lot like mine! I NEVER went to church after the age of 15 until dh and I found the church we go to now - I think I am finally beginning to get to grips with my beliefs!

sal1
31-07-2006, 03:51 PM
I think thats lovely sarah, I think your a great lady from what i have read on here and for all that you have been through xxx

Tinkabell
31-07-2006, 04:38 PM
That was lovely Sarah and as you know I am not a believer in God/church but I have asked questions before regarding religion and you are always honest and reply to them in a way that does not feel as though you are been judgemental towards me or "bible bashing" (sorry if you don't like that word, cannot think of correct wording).

I think it is great the way you embrass your religion and find such comfort, friendship and love from it.

:kissykiss

MrTempleDene
31-07-2006, 04:40 PM
Well said Snowfairy, but in my opinion you didn't need to explain yourself, I had already accepted you as you are and liked you.

smirnoff
31-07-2006, 04:50 PM
That was lovely Sarah and as you know I am not a believer in God/church but I have asked questions before regarding religion and you are always honest and reply to them in a way that does not feel as though you are been judgemental towards me or "bible bashing" (sorry if you don't like that word, cannot think of correct wording).

I think it is great the way you embrass your religion and find such comfort, friendship and love from it.

:kissykiss
i have to agree

Sarah
31-07-2006, 04:55 PM
Well said Snowfairy, but in my opinion you didn't need to explain yourself, I had already accepted you as you are and liked you.
Aww that's so sweet thank you.
As for bible bashing...... we often lovingly call ourselves that so don't worry ;)

princessjacs
31-07-2006, 06:08 PM
that was very well put. Well done

Sarah
31-07-2006, 08:41 PM
Thanks for your support everyone, it's so nice to know that even though we don't share the same views or beliefs, we respect what each other believes and not only that, we take the time to say so too.
:wub:

vikki
31-07-2006, 08:48 PM
well said :wub:

weaselgirl
31-07-2006, 08:57 PM
Well said Snowfairy, but in my opinion you didn't need to explain yourself, I had already accepted you as you are and liked you.


I agree, i dont feel that you needed to explain yourself, although not being on for a while i have missed lots of the goings on. I admire you for your faith.I am a christian too, but struggle with a lot of the bibles teachings.At the end of the day we all have different views and beliefs, and this is why Mumszone is such a great place because no-one gets slated for having different opinions.""cutey""b

mumsiejudy
31-07-2006, 09:27 PM
I would love to know which branch of the church you attend as it sounds so much like the way I try to live and bring ALL my children up. Unfortunately I used to always attend church on a regular basis but over the last few years have come to question the more regular congregation and can't really understand their motives. They all go to pray together etc. and as soon as they are outside they are quick to stab one or another in the back. I also find it a very unfriendly place and have not experienced anyone trying to help me or anyone else out in times of need. I am now of the opinion you don't have to attend church to be a christian, it is the way you feel and live that makes you one. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on anything which does not make any differance to the way you live.

TopKat
02-08-2006, 04:17 PM
Have I missed something? Why was there a need for that to be explained??

I have no time for religion, any of them at all. But I do believe that people hae the right to believe in what they want, as long as it gives them comfort etc, and as long as they or what they believe does no harm to anyone else. I believe in my family. Nothing more, nothing less. For me that gives me everything I need. I think that is fair enough.

What Snowfairy said sounds great. And if it works for her then that is fantastic.

But I have been unlucky enough to meet people who try and push their beliefs on people and use them as an excuse to do things that they shouldn't. It is unfortunate but true that some people are like this. I have no problem with anyone believing what they like....everyones life is their own and everyone has the right to be happy. I don't believe people should be judged or should judge others, I take everyone at face value. Everyone is the same to me.