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Hear me out now before continue reading! I do NOT write this out of spite or hatred or out of a prideful heart. I write this genuinely out of personal convictions which are central to my faith. To those who disagree, please give me the same respect and civility I am here about to give you - and if you really feel strongly about something PM me. I am happy to answer all your concerns and questions to the best of my ability.
The topic of sexuality is not new to the fandom, it is very much a central issue. Every time religion is mentioned this topic seems to always come up. The outside world looks at the furry fandom and sees it as one that is so sexual and dominated by homosexuality. Those within the fandom who have contrary opinions on sexuality seem in general to be shoved off by the fandom for fear they are a threat to the fandom which is supposed to be outgoing and accepting. I wish to give my opinion on this, an opinion based centrally on Scripture. Because to me, Biblical Christianity and the furry fandom don't have to be mutually exclusive.
As is always said: in the beginning God created male and female to be joined together. This was His design in creation. Since the fall, however, things have broken apart and mankind has gone astray. We no longer live in perfect harmony. War, disease, famine, and general disorderliness is part of reality. Along with a breaking in harmony the thoughts and desires of men and women have turned far from perfection. Our loves are not directed toward God as they should be, our desires are not all good, our hearts are distracted with many things. Our sexuality too, a very powerful thing, is broken. Lust ravishes the very depths of the heart and causes both man and woman alike to stumble at its oppressive grip. Part of this fallenness is, yes, LGBT lifestyles and attractions. Attraction itself isn’t necessarily a sin. But acting upon those attractions is. This is something I would like to discuss more.
I understand the pain that the LGBT has gone through over the years. Many have been abused and harassed. I do not at all endorse this. I in fact condemn it. Those who mistreat others for having same sex attraction have themselves sinned greatly, and such behavior is not at all Christ-like. People with exclusively same sex attractions and also follow Christian teachings are faced with the inevitable question as to the possibility of their being in a relationship. Should they stay celibate their entire lives? People who suffer from gender dysphoria, should they have to continue suffering from it? These are very hard questions. These are questions that have caused much pain and suffering. I myself am bisexual.
I believe though, and I always will, that the Scriptures are true, and Jesus Christ is who He said He is. He is the giver of Life, the Light of the world, the source of all Truth. He is God Himself come in the flesh to bear upon Himself the sins of the world and to redeem His elect. By faith we are made His, not a faith of ourselves, it is a gift of God. This faith alone justifies, and through it we are sanctified and made more holy - though never perfect in this life. This is the Gospel. This is the good news which transcends all culture and time. The Scriptures are indeed infallible, and it is amazing to see the vast number of manuscripts we have which agree to such profound accuracy. This is the only truth that can save. The Gospel is different than all other world religions. It is different than all other philosophies. It is a message of "it is done." I am nothing without the Gospel. Years ago when I was released from the hospital for depression, it was not years of medicine or therapy that helped, it was my realization of the reality of the Gospel message. Christ did it all. His righteousness is mine, and everything I deserve He took upon Himself. I used to be a broken mess of a person. I was extremely hateful. I use to be a rabid anti-furry. I remember the time I told a gay furry I thought he should be executed by the government - and that really hurt him a lot. Today I live with that, I feel horrible about that. I cannot take back those words... But one thing I know: I am nothing without Christ. He is who set me free, He is who brought such clarity to me and who softened my heart. Having a serious form of Tourette’s Syndrome growing up, I thought I couldn’t ever fit in anywhere. I knew Christ was my friend though. That is my story.
I will not stop speaking of His wondrous works. I will never stop. I will proclaim what I know is true - and that only through love.
So what do I have to say about the vast LGBT community here? Simple. God sent His Son into the world to die for sinners, which I am the chief and worst of. Give your sufferings and doubts to Him. Kneel to Him in prayer, pick up a Bible and read His Word. You may not feel He is there for you, but for those who are His He is suffering right beside you. You, His sheep, are dearly loved, you were bought with a price. Do not let your worldly affection trump the love you ought to have for the one who loves you infinitely! This is my story, indeed, for there is much I always have to give up for my God... Sometimes following Him will not take all your pain away. But, I say, who knows pain better than Christ? The one who took upon Himself the bitterest miseries. The one who was forsaken by the Father and left to die on a cross. The one who took upon Himself every tear and sorrow. Let Him suffer next to you. Put your faith and trust in Him, turn from your own ways and rest in Him, for surely He is the best guide and a very present help in times of trouble. To all your hard questions, and to all your personal struggles, who better knows them than Christ?
The topic of sexuality is not new to the fandom, it is very much a central issue. Every time religion is mentioned this topic seems to always come up. The outside world looks at the furry fandom and sees it as one that is so sexual and dominated by homosexuality. Those within the fandom who have contrary opinions on sexuality seem in general to be shoved off by the fandom for fear they are a threat to the fandom which is supposed to be outgoing and accepting. I wish to give my opinion on this, an opinion based centrally on Scripture. Because to me, Biblical Christianity and the furry fandom don't have to be mutually exclusive.
As is always said: in the beginning God created male and female to be joined together. This was His design in creation. Since the fall, however, things have broken apart and mankind has gone astray. We no longer live in perfect harmony. War, disease, famine, and general disorderliness is part of reality. Along with a breaking in harmony the thoughts and desires of men and women have turned far from perfection. Our loves are not directed toward God as they should be, our desires are not all good, our hearts are distracted with many things. Our sexuality too, a very powerful thing, is broken. Lust ravishes the very depths of the heart and causes both man and woman alike to stumble at its oppressive grip. Part of this fallenness is, yes, LGBT lifestyles and attractions. Attraction itself isn’t necessarily a sin. But acting upon those attractions is. This is something I would like to discuss more.
I understand the pain that the LGBT has gone through over the years. Many have been abused and harassed. I do not at all endorse this. I in fact condemn it. Those who mistreat others for having same sex attraction have themselves sinned greatly, and such behavior is not at all Christ-like. People with exclusively same sex attractions and also follow Christian teachings are faced with the inevitable question as to the possibility of their being in a relationship. Should they stay celibate their entire lives? People who suffer from gender dysphoria, should they have to continue suffering from it? These are very hard questions. These are questions that have caused much pain and suffering. I myself am bisexual.
I believe though, and I always will, that the Scriptures are true, and Jesus Christ is who He said He is. He is the giver of Life, the Light of the world, the source of all Truth. He is God Himself come in the flesh to bear upon Himself the sins of the world and to redeem His elect. By faith we are made His, not a faith of ourselves, it is a gift of God. This faith alone justifies, and through it we are sanctified and made more holy - though never perfect in this life. This is the Gospel. This is the good news which transcends all culture and time. The Scriptures are indeed infallible, and it is amazing to see the vast number of manuscripts we have which agree to such profound accuracy. This is the only truth that can save. The Gospel is different than all other world religions. It is different than all other philosophies. It is a message of "it is done." I am nothing without the Gospel. Years ago when I was released from the hospital for depression, it was not years of medicine or therapy that helped, it was my realization of the reality of the Gospel message. Christ did it all. His righteousness is mine, and everything I deserve He took upon Himself. I used to be a broken mess of a person. I was extremely hateful. I use to be a rabid anti-furry. I remember the time I told a gay furry I thought he should be executed by the government - and that really hurt him a lot. Today I live with that, I feel horrible about that. I cannot take back those words... But one thing I know: I am nothing without Christ. He is who set me free, He is who brought such clarity to me and who softened my heart. Having a serious form of Tourette’s Syndrome growing up, I thought I couldn’t ever fit in anywhere. I knew Christ was my friend though. That is my story.
I will not stop speaking of His wondrous works. I will never stop. I will proclaim what I know is true - and that only through love.
So what do I have to say about the vast LGBT community here? Simple. God sent His Son into the world to die for sinners, which I am the chief and worst of. Give your sufferings and doubts to Him. Kneel to Him in prayer, pick up a Bible and read His Word. You may not feel He is there for you, but for those who are His He is suffering right beside you. You, His sheep, are dearly loved, you were bought with a price. Do not let your worldly affection trump the love you ought to have for the one who loves you infinitely! This is my story, indeed, for there is much I always have to give up for my God... Sometimes following Him will not take all your pain away. But, I say, who knows pain better than Christ? The one who took upon Himself the bitterest miseries. The one who was forsaken by the Father and left to die on a cross. The one who took upon Himself every tear and sorrow. Let Him suffer next to you. Put your faith and trust in Him, turn from your own ways and rest in Him, for surely He is the best guide and a very present help in times of trouble. To all your hard questions, and to all your personal struggles, who better knows them than Christ?
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