Growing Up LGBTQ In The Church

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[@kellyhartley2693]

I am a Catholic and I treat everyone with love. Everyone needs acceptance and love. That is what Jesus preached in the gospels

[@hbmansour5225]

No

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

No he didn't he preached to sin no more which is breaking the laws of God 1John 3:4 Love btw is keeping the Commandments 1 John 5:3 [3]For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

[@txrhv9743]

It’s just American or Latin Christianity it’s very toxic like I’m a British Roman Catholic and we have no problem with gay people like there’s many gay or bi people at my school the only thing we don’t allow is gay marriage but that’s cause you have to be able to give birth to get married but they’ll just tell you to get married outside the church

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

@@txrhv9743 lol that's Christianity for you. Hold the bible and do nothing it says in it

[@txrhv9743]

@@studentofthesaviors.o.s well no what can they do about it the church can’t control it if a persons gay the church has relatively minor powers especially in the uk where they like to hide the fact they oppress catholics

[@JacksG13]

I grew up in Opus Dei, a cult (or "personal prelature") within Catholicism. I ran away a few years back. When introducing myself to a priest at a new parish I accidentally outed myself. When I got to the end of my sentence and realized what I had done, I was horrified. I wanted the ground to open up and swallow me. Then I looked at the priest's expression. It hadn't changed. It was like I hadn't just said what I said. He *accepted me* for who I was. At a later date when he took my confession, he *apologized* for misgendering me (on accident) during absolution. I was floored.

[@OddysChannel]

Wait really?! Isn't Opus Dei in one of those mystery films, Da Vinci's Code or something like that?

[@composmentis3405]

Sad.

[@exterminator8188]

CATHOLICISM IS A CULT

[@starsdaisuki]

Reginald's mom's support story is amazing 🥺

[@MaudsValentine]

REGINALD BOUT TO MAKE ME CRY YALL 😭

[@antifasucks1190]

😂😂😂😂

[@kazayana7351]

Bout to ? I definitely did !!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@noorjennahkuddah7620]

Im not lgbt but please do not ever feel that God does not love you or does not know who you are, he created you. You deserve to be happy, loved, and appreciated. Love is love 💘 it will overcome hate by the way - no one is free of sin ....and others should not throw stones at glass houses. Be yourself and be loved

[@arcaneshrimp5566]

Listen I know you're well meaning and trying to show the love of Christ, I appreciate that. But the thing that bothers me is how almost all of the replies that say something something along the lines of you are loved and deserve to be loved have that extra line of that everybody subs and God forgives all sin. It feels akin to someone sliding in a last minute sly remark or jab, even if you don't mean it that way

[@noorjennahkuddah7620]

@@arcaneshrimp5566 i am not Christian that you automatically believe someone must be if they mention God ....and sorry to say but that is your problem if it feels like a jab because it is not and I mentioned it specifically because they spoke of Church and how their religious family was an issue but they believe in God ....I stand behind my thoughts and feelings - goes to show you you can't please everyone , life is too short .

[@noorjennahkuddah7620]

Oh and Christ for me is not God

[@arcaneshrimp5566]

@@noorjennahkuddah7620 I did assume you were Christian because of the phrasing, typically I have heard the word "God" used for Christianity and other names for different religions, but I am sorry for wrongly assuming. To explain a little, it just feels like a jab typically because when people say God loves you and then say everyone sins it's kind of like saying "hey, I love and support you but i secretly hold a little something against you"and I've heard it a lot in response to people coming out. Jab may not be the right word either, more of a nagging feeling or a slightly bad aftertaste

[@noorjennahkuddah7620]

@@arcaneshrimp5566 I can completely understand but in my mind people accusing others of sin is actually worse than the so called sin. I call it sin and use that phrase because yes it is not meant as a means of hurting you or anyone else except those that use it as a weapon to harm others. Religion for me is all inclusive and not about people holding themselves as better than someone else because of "sin" when not a darn one of us is perfection ( except me of course 🤣🤣🤣🤣 sorry my halo fell 🤣🤣🤣😂😂) . The beauty of humanity is that we are different....we were made to learn to love and exist peacefully together. I am not perfect but what does it hurt to be loving and kind to others...we all have our battle scars in life....religion should not be a weapon and love with kindness should be the standard. So, now I will tell you there are many people that have inspired me that were secretly gay for years.....and I learned that we all have purpose because who we sleep with and fall in love with are nobody's business but our own and if they make you happy and feel who is anyone else to judge....this is what I suppose may have been a bit better said? 😍

[@YuriGhostTheSkeleton]

I believe a true christian should love everybody wether you have the same views or not. God created all of us for a reason. God loves all of us no matter who we are, and i hate that churches cant love everybody just like god does. God doesn;t want us to hate. Because hating is sinful.

[@imkingelijah]

But aren’t we called to speak the truth ? Didn’t Jesus also call out people for their sins ? No one is judging we’re just speaking facts !

[@astral_shooting]

@@imkingelijah How are those facts??

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

This is the problem with people... Y'all talk about God according to how YOU FEEL, not biblically. Let's see if God loves everyone Romans 9:13 [13]As it is written, Jacob have I loved, *but Esau have I hated.* News flash, God hates. Guess what else? God did command us to hate let's get it Amos 5:15 [15] *Hate the evil, and love the good,* and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph. Good is the commandments (Romans 7:12) so the opposite of the good commandments is breaking them. So we are command to hate. Stop talking out your heart and start reading the book it's that simple

[@iyexpl7425]

@@astral_shooting it’s biblical

[@zachsiatrevor]

@@Mijanshe y’all want respect but don’t respect Christians opinions??? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@hannahcavender7107]

I wrote a whole paragraph about supporting the lgbt+ community as a Christian and it got deleted.. even though I never said anything rude about them.

[@Smiley-ky3cc]

Well there's a lot of homophobic people so they may have mistaken it as something bad

[@Smiley-ky3cc]

@@youtubeactivate6472 why even watch it if you know what it is about jeez do something better than spreading hate to others

[@Slendi_mans]

@@Smiley-ky3cc exactly, they just giving buzzfeed more views. But they just a troll though I saw them in other comments don’t mind them :}

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

Well All praises because it was a bunch of garbage. May the Lord withhold anymore of your nonsense too chiefly to my ppl

[@ivymonique3525]

I have my own beliefs as a Christian,but to treat people differently for how they choose to be is downright the opposite of what my God teaches us to do. I've got friends and loved ones who are part of the LGBTQ+ but that doesn't mean I love them any less or are hateful towards them in any way. That is not right at all.

[@xx_ratfucker321_xx2]

Thank you

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

You should be rebuking them correct?

[@ivymonique3525]

@@studentofthesaviors.o.s no,you're just here to be the Debby downer of the comments.

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

@@ivymonique3525 No I'm here to correct those who are lying on scripture. You said we are not to rebuke them if they are in that sin, okay let's see Leviticus 19:17-18 [17]Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: *thou shalt in any wise REBUKE thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.* [18]Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.

[@laneatkinson6441]

@@studentofthesaviors.o.s So what you're saying is that you should harass random strangers that aren't hurting anybody, just because a book tells you to? You're brainwashed.

[@connieevasiuk]

Reginald I love what your mother said to you

[@sancar6430]

69 huh

[@gregorywiederecht]

I teared up a little bit when he told that part

[@sandhawk3000]

As a gender non-conforming person it honestly brings me to tears seeing older people in the community embrace that they're non-binary. Years of being told it's a young person's fad, and that I'd grow out of it. Just seeing how clearly that NEVER was the truth makes me so happy.

[@ninreck5121]

sending all my love, hugs and kisses to people currently in a religious family that somehow managed to forget the importance of Love

[@ericb5457]

Gay is sin

[@rissa3163]

People keep spouting verses from the bible confirming that God condemns sexuality but keep in mind that the Bible has been translated from its original language. The different versions of the bible in english can't even collectively agree on what the translation is for Leviticus 20:13. For all we know the bible might have been condemning pedophilia as it was extremely common for pedophilia between adult men and male children. At this point, only God really knows what the Bible actually means. But do know that God does love and that Jesus loved humankind so much that he died for us. (Btw, you can find a bunch of articles detailing how the Bible might have been mistranslated. It really is quite interesting)

[@laneatkinson6441]

That's what I think as well, pederastry was a common practice during that time (adult man with younger boy), especially in Greece and Rome.

[@jeremiahhg1923]

The Bible was made in hebrew and the translation of that was “man should not lie with man” or something along those lines. also, God would not give us the Bible if none of us understood it and he was the only one who understands what it means. btw i’m g too

[@wellyouwantedattention2887]

You don't know the bible.

[@imkingelijah]

@@laneatkinson6441 it’s still a man and a boy, both are the same gender which is wrong ! And on top of that sleeping with a child is wrong ! He’s calling out 2 things.

[@laneatkinson6441]

@@imkingelijah Google the word "pederastry" and get back to me. You don't know a damn thing.

[@es0516]

My biggest problem with religion is when people weaponize it against others, despite the Bible saying you’re supposed to love everyone. The hypocrisy is so disheartening and unacceptable. Also the fact religious people often try to push their views onto everyone else. I know not all religious people are like that but even one is too many.

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

The bible doesn't say to love everyone 😂 hell, even God doesnt love everyone Romans 9:13 [13]As it is written, Jacob have I loved, *but Esau have I HATED.*

[@laneatkinson6441]

@@studentofthesaviors.o.s So he hated one dude thousands of years ago, and that must mean that he hates all modern gay people...? Damn, I hope you stretched before that reach.

[@imkingelijah]

@@studentofthesaviors.o.s lol do u know why ? Are u gonna give context or just state that verse lmao 🤦‍♂️😂

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

@@imkingelijah I know the whole context of Romans 9 but 1-12 and 14-end don't speak about hate verse 13 does, so why would I wore anything else if that won't hit the point

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

@@avaalice9760 HAHAHAHA first off Saul was already Paul by the time of Romans 9:13. Secondly, Paul is quoting the prophet Malachi in the old testament Malachi 1:3-4. So what you just said is completely fabricated

[@shxxxnxx1604]

this is my story. i grew up in a christian environment. i even attended a christian school. at first, i tried to be straight. but heck even my friends from church would tell me i still act not straight and that i need to be more straight. at one point, i reached the breaking point. it's not me. it's my life, but do i feel like not living it. so, i left the church and lost most of my friends growing up... but i don't have regrets because i couldn't be any happier since leaving the friendships and the church.

[@brianwebster805]

In all your years going to church did you ever choice Jesus as your Lord and savior ?

[@leigh7816]

glad to hear ure doing well now ! be proud of urself u are so so valid

[@makkiewakkie9267]

@Mahad Hamid I did

[@gingerjacobs9615]

I’m so sorry that was your experience with the church. There are LGBTQ+ churches that you might enjoy.

[@henazz2561]

@Mahad Hamid me

[@shoeshoeshoes]

I grew up raised in church, homeschooled and extremely sheltered, and had never even knowingly met anyone from the LGBTQ community until my 20s. I didn't come out til I was 22. I'm now in my 30's and no amount of prayer, worship or scripture reading has ever made me straight. I may not have many Christian friends these days, but I feel closer to God now than I ever have by simply accepting that I was born that way. I hope this helps someone. You are loved so much just the way you were made. =)

[@abbyyy8756]

Ur message rly touched me❤️❤️❤️

[@shoeshoeshoes]

@@abbyyy8756 ❤️😊❤️

[@imkingelijah]

@@shoeshoeshoes being part of the lgbtq community and being Christian cannot coexist

[@shoeshoeshoes]

Then this comment wasn't meant for you and I wasn't opening the floor to argue. Have a great day.

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

Your God is the devil

[@spremiagrumigiallo6303]

I'm not a Catholic and my family neither, but I attended church when I was a child in order to get confirmation and communion, because I'm an Italian and it was like a tradition. When we became teenagers one time they give us like a sex education lesson. I'm not in the LGBTQ community, but I have friends in it and I was always very supportive. They told us that being homosexual was a mental disorder that could be cured and they let us know where to go if we wanted to. I was so angry! I wish nowadays nobody will believe that, but it should be forbidden to say such things to little eleven-twelve years old guys. It's something you can really believe growing up and this is so dangerous.

[@solointheburbs]

I love people living in their truth.

[@armymanssg508]

Hahah, no, people love living in their own lies which they have exchanged for the truth Rom 1;25, might want to read that verse, here's another one you should read as well, no one can serve two masters Matt 6;24..That's if you support this vid, if not disregard my comment.😊😊😊

[@areiaaphrodite]

I am Catholic and straight so I can't completely relate to the Catholics on this video but I also grew up hearing that if you're LGBTQ+ that you're going to Hell in the church and my parents. Both sides of my family are Catholic and incredibly homophobic. I have two cousins who are gay but it's like the elephant in the room; we don't acknowledge it so it doesn't exist. I wouldn't ask them about it to make them uncomfortable but it makes no difference to me. I personally don't care about anyone being gay; just do you 🤷🏼‍♀️ Everyone deserves love and with Pope Francis' message of accepting all member of the LGBTQ+ community because scorning others is not a Catholic/Christian thing to do; I'm glad that we finally have a leader of our Faith who encourages acceptance and loving everyone without adding a clause.

[@bethdealmeida6789]

Thank you! Not all Catholics judge people that way! No! And then to find pedophiles within the religion - karmic, to me!!! Don't judge! Love!

[@GratiaPlena26]

If people really love Jesus they would share the gospel to those who are in sin. There have been people who have gone to hell and purgatory and have seen the agony that people are going through. Since we are all brothers and sisters we have to care for each other and help out each other and pray for one another. Jesus wants us to Love but not accept the sin, because with pure love sin is destroyed. Because with love we follow his laws and the commandments.

[@esroom9]

To the 1 person who is reading this: you’re awesome and adorable stay safe❤️

[@nickoffury]

kissing ass for likes on KZbin is so desperate

[@Kiloalphajulietecho]

Thank you.

[@dreambig3383]

So are you! ❤️

[@jo-ginioctoling3966]

You are awesome 🤩 too

[@kuni--9243]

@@nickoffury yeah.

[@CharlotteHoogenboom]

If anyone watching this is looking for an LGBTQ+ affirming spiritual community, and I mean actually LGBTQ+ affirming (will marry queer couples, allows queer ministers, fully welcoming) I would recommend seeing if you have a Unitarian Universalist congregation in your area or a United Church of Christ congregation. I'm UU and I don't know very much about the UCC, but I do know it is also queer affirming and shares some similarities with the UU church.

[@paulinapralina1586]

I RUN AWAY for this exact reason, I'm bisexual myself but seing my best friend commiting $u!icid€ only because how much he was bullied (including his family and our teachers, we were 14 at the time) was something I could not just watch in silence. People are so disgusting and hiding behind their "god" to say and do such a nasty things to strangers and their own families. I don't understand how this is still legal and not penalized?!

[@Alex9971000]

By “how this is still legal” do you mean how is bullying legal?

[@hacked2813]

What's the point of being bisexual tho like what does it even change.

[@paulinapralina1586]

@@hacked2813 I'm wondering what's the point of being an idiot but still you exist🤷‍♀️

[@rookie6743]

@@paulinapralina1586 Keep trying though

[@Iknowthismeme]

Here in Italy we are trying to pass a law that will protect women, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people from discrimination. Some days ago the Vatican tried to change that law because they’re literally surrounded by us and they said “it infringes the freedom of speech” (even if the law explicitly says you can have your opinion and express it politely)

[@SCruz-wi3wd]

it’s so healing to see an elder in this comp:) we have always existed

[@tinkerbella4605]

My daughter has a friend that was raised in a Pentecostal church. They grew up together and they recently stop talking. She’s a lesbian and was dating women meeting women online hooking up with them my daughters friend that is and keeping a secret. I witnessed it myself when I went to visit and she had a complete meltdown because the woman didn’t want to speak to her anymore. Then she puts post on her Facebook that being gay is a sin is disgusting etc. etc.. And it’s not my place to Tell her who she is. I told her a few things about herself. And the funny thing is her parents don’t feel this way it’s her own self hate that feels that way. And I told her she will never truly be happy until she’s ready to admit who she is and who she loves.

[@jo-ginioctoling3966]

Don’t be ashamed of who you are

[@tesswilliams4480]

I don't understand why people feel the need to be negative. Gosh I hope people get a life and leave us alone. Happy pride month everybody 🏳️‍🌈

[@Slendi_mans]

Damn already homophobic people in the comments Damn 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 happy pride month

[@sethbegley3114]

I am conservative Christian and I don’t have a problem with lgbtq live your life

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

Is that what scripture teaches yes or no

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

Crickets

[@jaycenthehoeslayer]

honestly adore Reginald, they seem like such a fun person to get to know ☺️

[@tina.da.burrito]

The only people I have come out to is my mother and BFF, and they is so unexpected supportive. But I know if I come out to anyone else they will stop loving me like they do rn. Edit: Thank you for all your kind comments :) I came out to a few more people, and most of them told me it’s a phase so that’s nice.

[@snipermafia3609]

I understand that. I’m a Christian but I’m also openly gay so there have been moments where I felt like an outsider to my community. But I was very thankful that were people from my family and some my friends who became very supportive of me.

[@tina.da.burrito]

@@snipermafia3609 :)

[@everythinghorses7526]

I’m a Christian and I think we should love one another! I don’t agree with the gay community but that dosen’t define a person. I belive that God made man and women but you go girl! :) people should love you no matter what I know God does.

[@marialuizacardoso2225]

If they do, they really don't deserve you... I'm sure of that.

[@GagaBoy1346]

Hun, it's not they stop loving you, it's that they didn't love you and appreciate you at all

[@panikalmly]

Not even 5 minutes after uploading and there are already homophobes in the comments... Smh. Go get a life yikes To anyone who is living in a dangerous situation even if you aren't LGBTQ+ , stay strong! I love and believe in you!

[@IndustryCardin]

U get a life why u here 2 mins in

[@panikalmly]

@@IndustryCardin lmao so are you tho. Even if you're not busy, why spend that free time to spread hate? Yfm?

[@astral_shooting]

Thank you, stay strong as well !

[@panikalmly]

@@astral_shooting Yea ofc! Ty!

[@ugfolder]

You weird as heck bruh. I don't even know you. Ew

[@elderemomom]

Mitchell! I have always had love for you and I wish that I could have given you a safe haven back in the day, but I’m so glad you are happy and comfortable with your fabulousness. Watching you and other LGBTQ+ classmates blossom has been the joy of my life.

[@chaiboix]

Jesus loves you, no matter who you are

[@ugfolder]

I thought that christians have to follow the bible like Muslims follow the Quran

[@kristianrodriguez2619]

!!!

[@chaiboix]

@@ugfolder we do.. I never said we didn’t. Just saying Jesus loves everyone 😀

[@kristianrodriguez2619]

@@ugfolder YES! but they don’t talk about the LGBTQ+ in the bible

[@keziahsarpong9150]

@@kristianrodriguez2619 the bible does speak on this topic by the way🤍

[@andrea5992]

Don’t let a church speak for God. He loves you and made you as you are ❤️ He is your greatest ally 🏳️‍🌈 Jesus is Love and chose you to be exactly where you are! Happy Pride ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 God bless babies

[@andrea5992]

@@basedchadnerd it’s not about whether or not I believe it is a sin or not as man does not have the authority to decide what sin is. That’s God job. However, I will note that the Bible and Jesus in the scriptures are very explicit when it comes to what is sin Exodus 20 lists of the Ten Commandments which are very clear and direct as are Jesus’ teachings. Nowhere in the Bible does God or Jesus explicitly condemn homosexuality and verses that are used to do so by churches are often taken out of context in order to be used as weapons. In fact, the word “homosexuality” did not appear in the Bible until 1946 in the RSV translation when it was used in place of the Greek word “arsenokoitai”. However, in previous translations, even in the Germanic texts of Martin Luther from the 1500s, that word was used to condemn men who molested young boys. So, now in the English Leviticus 20:13 reads “Man shall not lie with man, for it is an abomination” when for hundreds of years beforehand it read “Man shall not lie with young boys as he does with women, for it an abomination”

[@andrea5992]

For more clarity, the German word used in the 16th century in place of homosexuality/arsenokoitai was Knabenschander which means “boy molester”

[@bernadettewhitty2313]

I’m a Catholic woman who is the proud mama of my bi daughter. God taught us to love one another. And God created you to be your most fabulous self! Love is love 🌈

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

Obviously you have no idea what scripture means when it says love one another... I'll educate you 2 John 1:6 [6] *And this is love, that we walk after his commandments.* This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. Love is when you keep the laws of God. So loving one another means keeping the commandments with one another. Really you hate your daughter because you are aiding her in her sin and the wages of sin is death Romans 6:23... So you are literally aiding her to her death. You are a murderer.

[@abena4557]

@@studentofthesaviors.o.s just say your homophobic and go

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

@@abena4557 why u mad though

[@abena4557]

@@studentofthesaviors.o.s since when was love so hated?? How does someone's sexuality affect your life

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

@@abena4557 So you telling me that I should adopt the school of thought that Love is love and let everyone be their true self?

[@avinoahreddy]

As a Jewish queer person it was really interesting to hear a different perspective than I'm used to.

[@chellmi22]

Hi, I was wondering what being queer was. I don't mean to be rude or anything

[@xx_ratfucker321_xx2]

@@chellmi22 queer is an umbrella term for being LGBTQ+

[@LynxEng]

The problem with religions is that most have a holy book which includes rules and regs and a code of conduct. So you can't blame a person that follows a religion if they disagree with how someone is or bahaves when it goes against the teachings of their religion. Stop trying to change religions and its followers and do your own thing. Everyone gets to choose their life so choose yours and let others choose theirs and stop thinking everyone should live the way you do or that they should accept your life choices

[@warmachine4785]

Agree with you man

[@Iknowthismeme]

Being gay isn’t a life choice ya know, also you don’t decide where you live and adults can influence you

[@LynxEng]

@@Iknowthismeme Where you live and how you live are absolutely a life choice

[@Iknowthismeme]

@@LynxEng you don't choose where you're born, also being homosexual isn't a life choice, you don't just wake up and choose a sexuality from your closet (if you at least exit it)

[@LynxEng]

@@Iknowthismeme all true. You do get to choose your life though, assuming you're in a democratic country and not in prison

[@gingerjacobs9615]

This is beautiful! Everyone in this video is wonderful, but Reginald really touched my heart. ❤️

[@ehiomigie1]

Ahh so glad to be part of the this, everyone’s story was so touching ❤️

[@Alexacake19]

I'm so happy to have left the church. I feel so much more love now as a queer woman. Happy pride month!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

Scripture says the world loves its own so I'm sure you do. I'm sure you still would have got it in the Christianity church too cause they are anti bible anyways

[@Awardwinningtaint]

Have you considered a mosque?

[@BigDFlyz]

God will forgive you

[@jordynp942]

@@BigDFlyz forgive her for what?

[@Alexacake19]

@@BigDFlyz what did I do wrong?

[@matthewjay660]

Gay, Catholic, and Houston, Texas 0:20 brother 🙋🏻‍♂️🏳️‍🌈! PRIDE! Jesus NEVER spoke ONE syllable, one phoneme in any of the Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John against LGBT people.

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

Yeah he did in Matthew 4:4. What's one of the words that preceded out of God's mouth Leviticus 20:13 [13]If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. But now under grace there's not an execution, now there's time to get right before the grace period is up

[@matthewjay660]

@@studentofthesaviors.o.s Man shall not live on bread alone? That’s against LGBT? Leviticus is not quoting Jesus’ words, so my above statement remains true. I’m not getting into a weasel-war with you over this. You’re MUTED and I HIDE you.

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

@@matthewjay660 Because you don't wanna be proven wrong and yes men shall not live by bread but by EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS FROM GOD and one of those words is Leviticus 20:13 deal with it

[@jeremiahhg1923]

I’m a lover of Christ and i want to dedicate my life to him but i struggle with homosexuality. It’s tough bc none of my friends ever want to here me out. When I tell them how i don’t want to give into homosexuality for Christ they say God loves you and wants you to be happy which ofc He does. But they act like I can’t sacrifice that part of my life for Jesus. He does so much for me and i want to believe him and follow Him fully.

[@lmt6672]

Continue fighting! God can deliver you.. he never gives us anything more than we can handle! Pick up your cross deny yourself and what your earthly mind and body is telling you! There are so many testimonies on KZbin of Lgbtq turning back to God!

[@basedchadnerd]

Bro you got this man its all gonna be worth it at the end

[@itsellietv.12]

Don’t give up!! Ik it’s hard but don’t let anyone change the love u have for God to fit the sin❣️

[@GratiaPlena26]

Hello Jeremiah, the struggle is hard especially for those who are leaving sin and not giving in. Many people who are Christians have struggles whether it's lust or gluttony. I suggest that you need deliverance and fasting also helps. Whenever a impure comes to the mind say a prayer, it helps a lot. You can ask for the saints interview prayers to help you out.

[@juliah6964]

I am so grateful that my chruch preaches love every single week. Come as you are. God is love

[@rookie6743]

Hippie

[@bothpartiesaretotaldogsht5750]

Boy do I understand were THEY are coming from. Growing up gay in the south 30 years ago was INTENSE 😅 I'm kind of shocked I didn't turn out as a serial killer or something 😅

[@unknown_individual7050]

If anything I think people would’ve pressured you into $uicide. That sounds dark but that’s often the truth for people who are alienated and bullied for who they are. Glad you’re still here and kickin though.

[@mikuenjoyerXD]

Reginald is a real one. I really felt his words

[@astral_shooting]

I knew homophobes and transphobes will be refreshing the comment section to find people coming out to their gender and sexuality, like...bro? Chill, you can't be judging others for being different, by their gender or sexuality, bet they be crying when in the U.S LGBTQ+ gets accepted in the community lol.

[@anotherone4370]

Honestly though. These people judging be looking like damn clowns trying to use religion and hate thinking it will change anyones pride 💀

[@Slendi_mans]

Fr tho

[@astral_shooting]

@@anotherone4370 LMAOO RIGHT

[@ugfolder]

But how you following the bible and trans?

[@ugfolder]

Man shall not wear women's garments and man shall not lieth as a woman

[@CashCurran]

Don’t be ashamed you guys. God loves you no matter what. Jesus would accept you as his child, as so should his people

[@David-qp9bq]

I'm sure your god accepted Hitler

[@CashCurran]

@@David-qp9bq God bless you and your wisdom brother 👍

[@nevaehmarie6789]

@@David-qp9bq I’m sure “our god” accepts anyone who repents and lived a life according to him. If you think that hitler lived a life according to God, than you need to rethink your own beliefs. Stop spreading hate towards people when you don’t even know their stories.

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

I'd love for you by to show that in scripture. John 14:21 [21] *He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.* IF you keep God's commandments THEN that means you love Christ which means you will be loved by him and the father. So what does it mean if you DONT keep the commandments?

[@nevaehmarie6789]

@@studentofthesaviors.o.s Romans 3:23 for we all sin and come short of the glory of God. God doesn’t sit and nit pick everything you do and decide who and who not to love. We are all his creation and he loves us no matter the circumstance. He wants us to come to him when we sin and repent. He does not choose to love us more nor less even when we do sin. Yes follow his commandments and keep are eyes stayed upon him, but he also doesn’t pick and choose when to love us even when we disobey his commandments. If we are keeping our eyes stayed on him we are keeping his commandments.🤷🏽‍♀️

[@jellybean5326]

The title should be growing up in religion some of these people are not Christian?

[@Hiiiii80]

LOVE IS LOVE 🏳️‍🌈 We are all human and deserve to love whoever they want in life and if you dont accept it, keep your opinions to yourself because no one wants the negativity.

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

Let's see if you believe love is love... Do you accept P E D O P H I L E S?????

[@yelke6786]

@@studentofthesaviors.o.s thats Just making a positieve Message INTO something That has nothing to do with it.

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

@@yelke6786 It does have something to do with it. It is a sin just as the topic of the video is. They are shunned just as the topic of the video is shunned, etc etc. I'm just gonna show the hypocrisy of a person who says love is love but watch them now add limitations to their statement

[@yelke6786]

@@studentofthesaviors.o.s thats Just like saying: God loves everyone Who follows his Will. But in the last years there have been a lot of People coming out for being abused by there Preist or pope.. So do you agree with That then?

[@enzoocampoiii2881]

In our country teenage pregnancy is so high that our catholic school president of discipline rather have gay teen couples than straight couples lmao

[@abbieamavi]

Reggie at 2:24, I felt for them. I've gone through similar, and it's so disheartening to see and hear Christians and Believers act that way.

[@patrickphilip777]

I read my king James Bible everyday and I know for certain that nobody goes to hell for being gay. Romans 3:23 [23]For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. The Bible says all have sinned and the Bible says Jesus paid the sins for us all. There is NO condemnation in Christ! If a pastor says you go to hell for being gay, smoking cigarettes, fornicating etc leave that church! The bible says salvation is a FREE gift. All who believe the death, burial and resurrection for the remission of ALL sins shall be saved and have ETERNAL LIFE.

[@mattbean9756]

“Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. “ Corinthians 6:10 God is very clear about this. God gives us new minds, heart and His spirit in us. That’s what produces good fruit in our lives. Homosexuality is a sin. “Being gay” infers that person is actively engaging in sin, and not seeking repentance for their sins.

[@jeramiahbowles2692]

The churches these people went to were not a good representation of who we are called to be, don't base your belief in Jesus off of how people treat you, you will be let down every single time

[@petunyajohnson1205]

Right!! I am a lesbian, and it is between me and God only.

[@SincerelyTahiry]

This was so beautiful 🥺❤️❤️ I loved seeing the diversity. I cracked up when Ehi said “hello I’m right here” 😭😭😭

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

The only thing that was beautiful about this was seeing our people leave that white supremacy called Christianity. Other than that it's disappointing to see them in this filth. Lord willing they come back to their heritage being a Hebrew Israelite and repent keeping God's laws and faith in Christ the black Messiah.

[@LuciferMorningstar-vn7uu]

I know about the LGBTQ community before but I never knew what's stand for until now Lasbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Happy pride month everyone

[@LuciferMorningstar-vn7uu]

@An3Stn oh I know about them all but thanks for the idea

[@arkitekbeatzify]

Either believe the bible or not. Being selective kills the argument

[@Noa......]

If a person follows the bible word for word, they are either vile or just in jail.

[@necrea]

And they still don't accept me in my small town of like 250 people.. we know eachother verywell but still i'm a no good for nothing

[@Just_niaxx]

I grew up in Houston Texas and I live behind a church and my sister and I would always go to church with my mom however, they never talked about the lgbtq and once I hit middle school I had a good friend and I knew I had a crush on her and I remember texting asking her to the school dance in the gym and I was confused for a bit and we went as friends and a few years later I knew I was Bi-Sexual and came out my junior year of high school and she told me that I was confused but she told me that coming out isn’t for anyone else but for me. Sadly my mom and dad don’t support me being Bi and I’m now in college and I don’t really care anymore cause I know who I am and even though I’m still under their roof, I still have to hide my lgbtq pins and all that but I’m proud of myself as a non binary Bi romantic demisexual person.

[@josiah0303]

So as a Christian, I believe that we are ALL sinners and there are no sins that are worse than another one. I believe that a man sleeping with another man is a sin, the Bible makes that clear. I also believe that people will always be fallible by nature, we ALL deserve to be shown love and hating someone based on their sins is the opposite of the message Jesus has given us that read and understand the Bible. Some Christians give us all a very bad image and doing it in the name of Jesus disgusts me. If you’re gay you should know that you are loved through and through by every Christian that actually does have God in our hearts.

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

Some sins are worse, in the old and new testament.

[@Eclecticisms]

There are lgbtq churches. Not all churches are hateful and exclusive.

[@crusadeknight896]

Next do an atheist in a church

[@MearaKat96]

Being trans and growing up Mennonite in Alabama it was rough......I’m sorry anyone else here went through it. You aren’t alone I love you guys I’m sorry ❤️

[@bvtnFutureCorpse]

I want to talk to Reginald about their gorgeous earring! 😍

[@Lizafig]

I truly feel so bad for every person that is going through that bad experience of being neglected and unloved for being LGBTQ+, and that has gone through it. I am ashamed that so many Christians and believers of God shame so many of you, but I want you to know that not all of us are like that. I hope as you wish the community was open minded with you, you are open minded with us ( not to jump the rope and think that we are not accepting of you and judge you for who you are ). I am Christian and I uspport you and love you and wish you the best on your journey, God called us to love our neighbors and that is what we should do. BUT IF YOU’RE RUDE DAS A DIFFERENT THING, THERE’S A FINE LINE WITH HOW MANY TIMES SOMEONE CAN BE RUDE. Still don’t shame each others believe tho, listen, learn, and respectfully as you can discuss.

[@aaronmalauulu5923]

Happy pride month 🏳️‍🌈

[@mixercap8546]

Doesn’t exist

[@OliveAnnabelle]

@@mixercap8546 The President of the United States for the first time in history literally recognized June as National Pride month across the country.. Love is Love ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@Mijanshe]

Happy pride month! As a bisexual person, I feel much more welcomed, but I am also quite nervous coming out to my family, because they are fully Christian (except for my sister and teenager brother), I just feel like I'll just get forced to like only one gender, and I just hope it doesn't happen, but anyways, happy pride month y'all!

[@xx_ratfucker321_xx2]

@@mixercap8546 oh no! I’m- *stops existing*

[@ptatoesaurus7008]

Reginald is the cutest! You are all amazing ❤️ I didn't come out untill my earlier 20s because of the shame and the fear that was instilled in me through the church but now I am beyond happy married have two cute fur babies with my amazing partner 🥰

[@elizabethgunshon1241]

All I can say is I'm sorry, I know you probably don't believe this but Jesus loves you, please let him in

[@nickimiaj8280]

what

[@nickimiaj8280]

??

[@darbs7796]

Hey. I know I’m not going to convert anyone in a KZbin comment section 😂 but I wanted to share a verse. Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me (Matthew 16:24). I’m sorry to hear about those in this video and others who have been abused and insulted because of their sexual orientation. That’s just wrong. In the Christian worldview, our identifies are found in Christ, not in our sexual orientation, wealth, or popularity. Jesus loves us enough to accept us as we are, but He loves us too much to leave us where we are. Being a Christian is truly a transformative experience for anyone into a new creation with new desires, that’s what it’s all about! I believe we can respectfully disagree without having to label Christians as being homophobic and transphobic. We can have productive conversations about biblical and personal values without resorting to name calling and sweeping categorical labels.

[@calci2679]

Reginald’s story ❤️

[@chrystalmunroe4375]

I’m sorry for all that you experienced. I absolutely love each of you and am proud that you found happiness with who you are.

[@ericb5457]

I am mad that the gay men attack the Christian church. Christians are not safe from gay people.

[@quavomnimperi7149]

As a Christian, yes I will hang out with you, yes I will get coffee with you and yes I respect you but you'll never hear me say homosexuality is not a sin Hate the sin, love the person

[@mellowmorningsasmr3770]

Thank you!!!

[@mxw2l]

Yup

[@YuriGhostTheSkeleton]

I wish everybody could just love one another and stop being petty

[@toomonkeyproductions147]

Even though I’m an atheist I agree with what your saying

[@Noa......]

@@mellowmorningsasmr3770 Please tell me when you choose not to be gay. And where is the factual knowledge to support the christianity, or is it just blind faith?

[@jennynayoungkim1544]

as someone who grew up christian and super religious in a minority household, i resonate with these complicated feelings they're all talking about. i think the westernized version of church has hurt so many people via xenophobic and homophobic ideologies and that is simply wrong. if they actually read the Bible as they did, it would really show them that everyone is accepted and completely loved in the eyes of God. i personally do not go to church anymore as i have also gotten hurt and traumatized by it, but i think it's so important to know that everyone deserve to be themselves fully in the church too. love this video

[@mattbean9756]

“Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. Corinthians 9:10

[@PeachesDreemurr]

You are all valid! You deserve to have love and acceptance. 💖

[@gaysissyboy111]

this video is so heartwarming and i support them. i'm glad they're proud for who they are.

[@exterminator8188]

how do you support them?

[@jordanfogarty1329]

The damage I’ve experienced is irreversible

[@daraeun1ce]

being gay is not a sin, being homophobic is

[@abena4557]

Exactly

[@favouremmanson548]

Leviticus 20:13 Leviticus 18:22 Jude 7 Corinthians 6:9-11 Romans 1:18-32 👍

[@daze2028]

Couldn’t be me

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

It can be hard to face the challenge of the church mentality but when you overcome that, you're capable to overcome many other challenges in life and you'll be stronger. Their mentality is very hard to change in many other subjects. Being different in general isn't well accepted. So what doesn't kill you will definitely make you stronger. The key I think is to be true to yourself, always try to find the strength and people you know that will support you.

[@JosephinaBenedictus]

Denim daddy opening the video spoke to me 🙌🏽

[@willowbeaird3448]

All the Christians in the comments letting everyone know they are a good Christian lol

[@sophieghaffari9006]

Ok l am a Christian and that is NOT AT ALL how me or my church would treat someone who is gay! While l don’t necessarily support the lgbtq community, l will 100% agree that they should have rights and they shouldn’t be discriminated.

[@AKbaby89]

I don't think I could ever come out. My dad just wouldn't understand. I'm so happy for everyone who is though💝💝💝

[@laciechessor343]

Well I'm happy for you too love ～(￣▽￣～) I hope you can eventually come out in a safe place and feel confident .You are worthy of being loved .and you are worthy of being yourself freely.

[@Mijanshe]

Same, if I come out then my mom would probably just hate me or just say "maybe you still don't know, you are still a bit young, you are still not an adult yet." Or maybe her saying "it's not ok, it may be a sin."

[@pattycannon1804]

I feel the same way about my mother and one of my sisters.

[@AKbaby89]

@@laciechessor343 thanks. I'm 32 next month, and I dyed my hair purple, pink, and blue last week, and my dad is *still* upset about it. I wish he wasn't so judgemental, but I know he won't ever change.

[@AKbaby89]

@@pattycannon1804 im so sorry🥺🥺 sending you love

[@kimmycassie]

1:57 I also love singing in mass! But now I'm kinda skeptical about the teachings since it's very rooted in patriarchy.

[@FollowingJesusForever]

Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

[@binodtharu1236]

amen

[@Grokford]

Yeah, that's a well-documented mistranslation that wasn't in English Bibles until the '40s.

[@discos_out_murders_in6899]

Buzzfeed is weapons grade cringe

[@ekanemekemini7433]

I love this comment

[@Ilighitaq]

I grew up in and around various religions following Christ until I learned how much genocide his followers did, including our native American and Alaskan Native people and how viciously that genocide is defended by any follower of Christ, including our own native people. I've read articles about followers of Christ are still harassing native people here in the US. I'm bisexual as well and I've lost family and friends that were religious simply because of my sexuality. I've known pretty much only hate from any christian or any religion following Christ. We can do so much better without the threat of eternal torture just for simply being born.

[@binghamguevara6814]

How does the LGBT church interpret Genesis and the Adam and Eve chapter?

[@vinesilike]

Como cristã, é decepcionante ver "servos de Deus" tratando mal pessoas e afastando quem realmente quer se aproximar de Deus! Sendo que Deus andou por entre as pessoas que esses "servos" dizem ser perdidos. Deus amou o mundo de tal maneira que deu seu filho para que todo aquele que crê, não pereça, mas tenha a vida eterna. Isso está escrito em João, se não me engano. Embora nossas falhas, Deus nos ama e nos chama para conhecê-lo e não pela visão da religiosidade.

[@snurped6400]

I am a Christian, melanite at my church we have a lot of LGBTQ+ members and we don’t think of them any different because we believe god loves everyone no matter what.

[@OliveAnnabelle]

Happy pride month everyone! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@zoeymarkus]

Hey buzzed! the jewish girl goes to a temple/synagogue not a church. so please change the title

[@danielhilderbrand7393]

I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, as well as pansexual and transgender. This is my experience: I came out when I Was 15 to my bishop and he immediately sent me to church- run conversion therapy. Ever since then I have been living a double life so the church still thinks I am straight and cis. I am planning on leaving the church as soon as I am 100% living on my own. It sucks because I do love a lot of things that they teach, but if they do not accept me, who needs them? Most of the members accept me for who I am, but the leaders do not and I risk excommunication when I medically transition.

[@danielhilderbrand7393]

I have honestly involved God so much in figuring out my sexuality and gender, too. To anybody who tells me what I'm doing is wrong and I am sinning I tell them that it is not and God knows that too.

[@mijajones7459]

Hi Piper, I’m a member of the LDS Church as well. I am so sorry about your experience. Conversion therapy is wrong and I don’t agree with the policy of getting excommunicated for transitioning. When you leave the church, I hope that you find the peace and acceptance that you deserve. If you still believe in God, that relationship will always be precious to Him even if it looks different from others.

[@patrickphilip777]

Romans 4:2-8 [2]For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. [3]For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. [4]Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. [5]But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. [6]Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, [7]Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. [8]Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.

[@armymanssg508]

Hahah, Ok, let's talk about it. In Rom 1;24-28 it is written Doing "unspeakable" acts one to another, and it is made very clear that love is talking about the practice of same-gender sex/LGBTQ. You, people, are attempting to abolish love's law against the practice of same-gender sex simply because you are the ones that are so hateful of the law. Let's talk about why you, people, hate and deny love's law against the practice of same-gender sex. Let's talk about why you are trying to force others to join you in your defiance, and hatred of love's law. Let's talk about what makes you "think" your opinion is above loves law forbidding homosexuality/LGBTQ. Let's talk about by what authority do you 'think' you have over love, sex, and marriage, and not God (love). Let's talk about Matt 19;5, where Jesus quotes God (love) from Gen 2;18, Gen 2;22-24, Mark 10;6-9, For this reason, a MAN shall leave his FATHER and MOTHER to be with his WIF; What God (love) has put together let no "mankind" take apart. Let's talk about all the verse in the living word of God (love) that clearly speaks against your LGBTQ sexual immorality, let's start with Jude 1;7...Ready?😊😊😊

[@francoishuman5871]

Jesus is love. And the church is love. I am so so sorry that the church hurt you. Im so sorry. But please don't let it turn you away from Jesus. He wants to make you whole and love you as you are. Seek Him and He will reveal Himself to you. Jesus is the only way to be whole and experience true love. Trust in Him.

[@jordansawolf8091]

My sister and I are both asexual, I’m not sure about my romantic orientation yet, but seeing how people in my church viewed the lives of LGBTQAI+ people was one of the things that pushed me away from it. I hate Christianity and I hate the idea of god. Like before my sister and I were “out” we always showed our support for the community because our parents always told us to be supportive and loving of people. We celebrated the legalization of gay marriage on Facebook and a girl (youth leaders daughter I think? Or pastor? I don’t remember) approached my sister and told her how disgusting and inappropriate her Facebook post was. Another time they brought in some popular preacher, it pulled a bunch of new people in that Sunday. He kept showing his disgust for the queer community and I just wanted to leave. I hated it all. So I left. However it is funny though, because I went to church camp and most of the people I went to camp with are now out as LGBTQAI+. And it’s kinda of wholesome because I still have several of those friends even though it’s been 10+ years.

[@jordansawolf8091]

@An3Stn ace is no sexual attraction, not sex repulsion. Some people don’t like it at all, some are sex positive. Romantic orientation also falls into play with asexuality, because some people may be asexual but heteromantic, or asexual bi-romantic, it’s a spectrum. BUT yes as a whole it is quite ironic how someone could be ace and the church would still hate them lmao

[@doomtanian5793]

LGBTQIA+ PRIDE FOREVER 🌈🌈🏳🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@dukeofistria5712]

No lol You're weak, and weak cant survive

[@doomtanian5793]

@@dukeofistria5712 stfu homophobic Republicans

[@dukeofistria5712]

@@doomtanian5793 you're so lazy you cant even google Istria Damn zoomer

[@MatthewTheRailfanner]

imagine mixing anti christ with the christ himself.

[@chynah8061]

jesus loves everyone, stay safe tho😟

[@imkingelijah]

@SevnLi no one is judging he’s calling them out for their sins !

[@laneatkinson6441]

That is true, such things only exist in your imagination.

[@anon_rah01]

Buzzfeed is so irrelevant in 2021

[@astral_shooting]

I grew up in a religious house, I'm transgender and bisexual! They sadly didnt accept me.

[@MatthewTheRailfanner]

@@Zextics811 GOTTEMMM

[@Slendi_mans]

I’ll accept you! 😊

[@astral_shooting]

@@Slendi_mans Aww thank you! 💖💖

[@Slendi_mans]

@@astral_shooting No problem 💖❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💖💝💘💓💗💞💕

[@OliveAnnabelle]

I am so sorry. You and your identity are precious and cannot be taken away by anyone else. We love you and you are so accepted!! ❤️❤️ Happy pride month everyone ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜