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  • In the face of homophobia rooted in religious tradition, these queer believers reconcile their faith by revisiting the spiritual rituals that defined their past and shape their future.
    Can You Be Religious And Queer? | them.

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  • @auroracuthill8173
    @auroracuthill8173 6 років тому +188

    I’m non binary and queer and I’m so glad that my church youth group accepts me for my queerness and gender.

  • @turtleking7772
    @turtleking7772 6 років тому +227

    I’m trans and queer and God is not hateful he is loving not hateful.

    • @aubreywilliam9048
      @aubreywilliam9048 6 років тому +8

      TurtleKing777 he’s not real

    • @turtleking7772
      @turtleking7772 6 років тому +22

      Aubrey William you do realize science doesn’t disprove the existence of God it disproves the Bible

    • @EllieMcHale1
      @EllieMcHale1 6 років тому +11

      TurtleKing777 amen!

    • @kekepalmer3904
      @kekepalmer3904 5 років тому +4

      @@aubreywilliam9048 can you shut up its people like you that don't believe in equality

    • @samriwelkeish7981
      @samriwelkeish7981 5 років тому +1

      TurtleKing777 You can’t improve something without proving it first?

  • @sofalint2905
    @sofalint2905 4 роки тому +104

    I went through a moment where i felt God's love and acceptance of who i am while at a very low point. I felt moved and i want to pursue my faith and find a way to be out to my family. I think that even if my family and church community might reject me for my sexuality i think God will still love me.

    • @uncoldn
      @uncoldn 3 роки тому

      might still love you but not in the end

    • @wiamsalhi121
      @wiamsalhi121 3 роки тому +4

      god loves us

    • @Blanch590
      @Blanch590 2 роки тому +4

      @@uncoldn so he’ll love me but also won’t love me?

    • @andythepro6557
      @andythepro6557 5 місяців тому

      ​@@uncoldnHe will always loves anyone.

  • @professorrosenstock5026
    @professorrosenstock5026 6 років тому +36

    Two things I learned today, That Muslims have rosary and that Yiddish theater still exists.

  • @adamgoodword7888
    @adamgoodword7888 4 роки тому +63

    Why be religious at all? Be a loving, kind, generous, merciful, forgiving soul. That's truly what it means to be a Christian.
    Religion leads to hatred.
    Jesus leads to love.

    • @garrythomas492
      @garrythomas492 4 роки тому

      Miss

    • @lastsighted4251
      @lastsighted4251 3 роки тому +19

      You're giving mixed messages here.

    • @Blanch590
      @Blanch590 2 роки тому +2

      That’s what I mean when I don’t like the church. I love God, not the church. They spread hatred and judgment.

    • @frogtownroad9104
      @frogtownroad9104 2 роки тому

      @BARF By definition, no Jesus is not necessarily religion the same way Shiva isn’t necessarily religion. All religion is spiritual, not all spirituality is religion.

  • @lauratuominen9296
    @lauratuominen9296 6 років тому +40

    I grew up in a religious environment which was very bad for me, but I honestly believe it's all about the people around you, not the religion itself or even god itself. And even if there are people in your religious community who are abusive towards you, there can be other people in the community who welcome you and support you. I understand atheism especially as a reaction to being excluded from a religious community or never being able to show yourself fully in that context, but it is redundant to call people stupid or victimized for having faith and deciding to keep on attending service, to keep on believing and to keep holding onto the community. Religion is a part of your culture and when you've been brought up in the environment, it is a part of you. And it can be immensely healing being able to finally find acceptance in the community or being able to find out for yourself that god is not hateful, but that the people who brought you up to believe that god will never accept you, are. Even if you think you are or were the only gay or trans person in that environment, it is not the truth and you can find solidarity in religion.

    • @Dave102693
      @Dave102693 6 років тому +5

      Laura Tuominen thank you!

    • @Blanch590
      @Blanch590 2 роки тому +1

      This is exactly what I believe. Thank you for putting it into words I couldn’t.

  • @somerandomcommenter1235
    @somerandomcommenter1235 Рік тому +5

    Here’s my insight on this, if people who are hateful and disregard the “love your neighbor scripture” and still be referred to as a “Christian” then why shouldn’t we?

  • @ridiculouscuteness3
    @ridiculouscuteness3 6 років тому +100

    I found this really uplifting.

  • @sunnymas2656
    @sunnymas2656 6 років тому +19

    EVERY Religion you must check it: What is true ? And what is made by people, to manipulate the people ?
    So that the believers are manipulated by people.
    You must check: Why do people this ? - to people ie believers ?
    Why = what are their goals and profit ?
    At the God: Every human is equal.
    So I think, for God it doesn´t matter, what orientation you are ie gay, trans, etc.
    For him, you can be what you want to be.
    Only one rule: You don´t hurt anybody with this.

  • @finoliatav9998
    @finoliatav9998 6 років тому +61

    Yes so much Jewish representation! Thank you so much.

  • @mafi393
    @mafi393 3 роки тому +15

    Thank u thank u I feel better omg thank u for saving my life

    • @pupdawn
      @pupdawn Рік тому +1

      You are so loved. No matter what. 🙏🏻🤍

  • @LJONeill1997
    @LJONeill1997 2 роки тому +13

    God loves us all no matter what 💖

  • @sarahshahbazi6520
    @sarahshahbazi6520 6 років тому +22

    Thank you, thank you and thank you!

  • @zweij
    @zweij 6 років тому +50

    Finally, an important video showing that God is LOVE.

  • @pandaoreos2981
    @pandaoreos2981 3 роки тому +10

    I’m bisexual and I’m a full on atheist idek y I’m watching this o-o

  • @pelayoalvarezmelissaweisz7504
    @pelayoalvarezmelissaweisz7504 4 роки тому +5

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  • @iwannasleep_3195
    @iwannasleep_3195 4 роки тому +13

    I go to An ARP. I’m pansexual. How do I know if I’m a true Christian? How do I know if I’m simply not being loyal enough to God?

    • @iwannasleep_3195
      @iwannasleep_3195 4 роки тому +4

      I’m also Genderfluid

    • @garrythomas492
      @garrythomas492 4 роки тому +2

      The true answer to your question is the one you’ll refuse to accept

    • @Blanch590
      @Blanch590 2 роки тому +11

      Be who you are. God loves you. There shouldn’t be a quota for your belief based on others’ standards. Let yourself believe and let that be enough. I know it’s been a year and you might have already made a decision on this matter, but I hope this helps anyway.

  • @HBCrigs
    @HBCrigs 4 роки тому +6

    The study of human sexually is older than religion, though much of the wisdom may be lost with those who died with it

  • @girlsonly8416
    @girlsonly8416 6 років тому +28

    Im muslim and a lesbian but i still cant accept being gay

    • @oogabooga5752
      @oogabooga5752 6 років тому +34

      Someday its gonna be something you'll be so proud of. The lgbt+ community is so beautiful. It was hard for me to accept myself too. I kept telling myself that being attracted to men and women was one thing, it wasnt a big deal because i would be able to force myself to marry a man and hide my sexuality forever. But then i asked myself, why would i have to force myself to be with a man if I'm attracted to both men and women? I realized then that i had never actually liked a man or was sexually attracted to a man. It was a different story with women. I kept my new discovery a secret for a long time until one day i just stopped caring about what other people would think, what my religious family and friends would think. I wasnt scared of what God would think. I always knew that God loves everyone regardless of who they love. And i never believed that God said being gay was a sin. Why would he make us this way, and then say it's wrong? It took me a long time to accept myself, but now i do, and I'm happy. I even came out of the closet and will be attending my first Pride Parade this year. My room is even now covered in rainbows.

    • @fireflies15
      @fireflies15 4 роки тому +4

      @@oogabooga5752 this is so similar to my story.

    • @hillakauppinen2674
      @hillakauppinen2674 4 роки тому +10

      God loves you so much. I hope you are doing well and have found peace

    • @garrythomas492
      @garrythomas492 4 роки тому

      Miss

    • @amaniibrahim5599
      @amaniibrahim5599 3 роки тому +2

      @@Bob-kv4es she doesn’t have to leave god

  • @clare1971
    @clare1971 6 років тому +5

    Honest question - I always thought and was told that the word queer was rude and offensive and ought not be used for gay, and yet here it’s used very openly

    • @kekepalmer3904
      @kekepalmer3904 5 років тому +1

      I don't know for sure but it seems to be used as a positive word and is used by many lgbt people too!

    • @yoanna8239
      @yoanna8239 4 роки тому +11

      It was reclaimed!

    • @chloe-dr4rk
      @chloe-dr4rk 4 роки тому +9

      it can still be a slur when used as an insult but it’s completely fine to be used by anyone in the community or if you aren’t using it in a negative context

    • @Blanch590
      @Blanch590 2 роки тому +2

      It was in many cases used as a slur, but in recent years, it has been reclaimed as an umbrella term that means you are simply part of the LBGT+ community. Not everyone likes using the word, but it helps questioning people a lot when they are just figuring out their sexuality.

  • @blueriver.
    @blueriver. 6 років тому +12

    This is so important

  • @thewomanwithnohead
    @thewomanwithnohead 6 років тому +17

    This world would be a better place if any religious person would think like that too !

    • @Erina-rs4fz
      @Erina-rs4fz 3 роки тому +1

      no.

    • @thewomanwithnohead
      @thewomanwithnohead 3 роки тому +3

      @@Erina-rs4fz So what was the plot of answering a 2+ years old comment.

    • @Erina-rs4fz
      @Erina-rs4fz Рік тому +1

      @@thewomanwithnohead The plot was that it will always be wrong and delusional. Even years after.

    • @parham1023
      @parham1023 6 місяців тому

      ​@@Erina-rs4fz wrong...like your existence

  • @roseina3574
    @roseina3574 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve been wondering this question for a while can you still be in lgbtq if your half Christian and half Muslim cuz I always wondered if u can

    • @Erina-rs4fz
      @Erina-rs4fz Рік тому +1

      No.

    • @troll5436
      @troll5436 Рік тому

      nah, your not Muslim if your Christian or lgbt.

  • @captin2263
    @captin2263 6 років тому +21

    Aren't some of these people being contradictive?

    • @saraviramontes9130
      @saraviramontes9130 6 років тому +13

      Cap Tin in what way?

    • @lauratuominen9296
      @lauratuominen9296 6 років тому +12

      How? Sure, not everyone in their religious community necessarily accepts them, but the question was about whether they find that they can be religious and have faith despite their communities and the surrounding world sometimes being restrictive.

    • @phoenixfritzinger9185
      @phoenixfritzinger9185 6 років тому +3

      How?

    • @rekh127
      @rekh127 6 років тому +4

      No

    • @Kill3rrockstar
      @Kill3rrockstar 6 років тому +2

      Yes very

  • @yousraadly7341
    @yousraadly7341 4 роки тому

    Lolz i wonder why gorgoues & religious type of people lives hidden & closed .i think its better the more people in your life the more drama you get .i like a specific few and only who i hang with personally and i like it .

  • @deznuts4090
    @deznuts4090 Рік тому

    God dont make mistake , is one of the most common and main idea in religions , and those pl came to tell us god made me by mistake ، and i believe in him , choose your troth dont play both team u r one cant be the other

  • @Kill3rrockstar
    @Kill3rrockstar 6 років тому +6

    You can but like why?

    • @ilysadiesink7775
      @ilysadiesink7775 Рік тому +9

      Because you believe in god and that God made u this way...

  • @xazim4567
    @xazim4567 Рік тому

    "he says my lord send me back" -23:99

  • @islamandchristianityhater5713
    @islamandchristianityhater5713 2 роки тому +3

    *abrahamic religion

    • @troll5436
      @troll5436 Рік тому +6

      tf you have against 4 billion people? Huh

  • @gabyto1342
    @gabyto1342 4 роки тому +10

    You can love Jesus, but there is a difference between loving and serving. Serving means that you have to follow his rules, what he stated. You go to heaven if you serve, not love only.

  • @lunavelvet-moon3931
    @lunavelvet-moon3931 3 роки тому +5

    What a stupid statement. Anyone can be religious.

    • @XfromDarkHorse
      @XfromDarkHorse Рік тому

      True, not all religions reject LGBTQ+. Only Abrahamic religions and Zoroastrianism reject them.

  • @Inziagold
    @Inziagold 3 місяці тому

    In the holy spirit they come against Mama who was born to give life.

  • @garrythomas492
    @garrythomas492 4 роки тому +3

    Wow you guys delete comments fast

    • @devilscry3737
      @devilscry3737 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah right

    • @devilscry3737
      @devilscry3737 3 роки тому +1

      I posted like three comments about how dumb this is

    • @devilscry3737
      @devilscry3737 3 роки тому +1

      I even like posterior paragraph long comment about how dumb this is if people are like this outside of my country I'm not going anywhere

  • @smamkelementyisi241
    @smamkelementyisi241 6 років тому +6

    So white

    • @Mr.Lucess
      @Mr.Lucess 5 місяців тому

      White Liberals 😂

  • @robertquillen3127
    @robertquillen3127 Рік тому

    What would the apostle Paul say about your blaspheming

  • @lizbethsosa8470
    @lizbethsosa8470 4 роки тому +5

    How we "feel" does not determine our gender, our God given "biological genitals" tells us. Why do you want to get married?? If you are a believer especially a Christian, then God tells us in the beginning when God established marriage and the purposes of it. If God established it then He established what works. Roman's 1 explains to us the confusion and distortion of our thinking.

  • @Jambu96
    @Jambu96 4 роки тому

    G"d, let them fix their sound!

  • @georgesingh2737
    @georgesingh2737 3 роки тому +5

    im vegan and i eat meat

  • @mrabc2869
    @mrabc2869 2 роки тому +2

    no

  • @CashelOConnolly
    @CashelOConnolly 6 років тому +6

    NO YOU CANNOT!

  • @AttackOnTitanlover1999
    @AttackOnTitanlover1999 Рік тому +1

    Short answer no you can’t

  • @InspirebyKhan
    @InspirebyKhan 4 роки тому +1

    Wtf. Lol

  • @cope2217
    @cope2217 Рік тому +1

    No 🗿

  • @lordmordhammer777
    @lordmordhammer777 Рік тому +1

    No, you're either one or the other.