God and Homosexuality. Is it a sin in Gods eyes?

Two verses in the Bible that clearly say Homosexuality is wrong.

Leviticus 18:22

King James Version (KJV)

²²Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

Leviticus 20:13

King James Version (KJV)

 ¹³If 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.

Me being raised in a Baptist private school and church this may surprise you, but I don't believe that homosexuality is wrong in Gods eyes. I struggled with my sexuality a lot and even came to the point of having suicidal thoughts because I didn't want anyone to know. I knew that being gay was wrong and an abomination to God. I just did not want anyone to find out and I felt like no one would if I killed myself, but I didn't, I made it through. I am now a happy 18 year old gay man.

I was recently shocked by an interview on the "Piers Morgan Tonight" show with Kirk Cameron. I actually used to like him but I don't anymore. I do think that this

 is hate. Don't religions teach not to hate, but to love? Religion is a really big problem in 

the gay community and a lot of us don't see it. I consider it a type of bullying. I know that 

may be hard to understand but any words hurt. It hurts to be told that what you are is a 

sin and that your going to burn in hell.

If any of you have not seen the movie Prayers For Bobby please watch this true story

 especially if you are being told that what you are is an abomination to God. This is also

 a must watch movie for religious parents. It may make them think. Bobby Griffith was very

 real and will always be remembered.

Bobby Griffith's four-year struggle with being gay and trying to live a Christian life ended on Aug. 27, 1983. On that day, the twenty-year-old back flipped off a freeway overpass in Portland, OR., timing his leap so his body would be struck and killed by an oncoming tractor-trailer. For four years before his death, his religious mother encouraged him to "cure" his homosexuality through prayer. Bobby also kept an extensive diary during those years, which chronicles his highs and lows.

This is a very sad entry of Bobby's diary of over 400 pages.

What's wrong with me? I wish I could crawl under a rock. God, do you enjoy seeing me stumble around this world like a stupid idiot? I think you must. There's probably some kind of pill somewhere that would heal my brain or there's probably some kind of vitamin that I'm not getting enough of. -- Bobby's diary entry for Sept. 28 1981

To end my blog I want to tell you all and ask why can't we just love each other and not hate? Isn't that what God wants?

Caring to make a change,

Brett.

This is my new blog everyone!

Hey everyone this is my new blog called The Simpson Project where I will try to post as often as I can. Simpson is my last name by the way. I'm hoping I get good results out of this and only you can help with that. You can help by sharing these posts and getting the word out there. My posts will mainly be about LGBTQ teens and Bullying of all kinds. Hate and Bullying against LGBTQ teens must stop now! But the subject of Bullying isn't just against LGBTQ teens it is for all reasons and it has to stop. Words hurt and can kill. I don't care if you or your religion thinks homosexuality is wrong. The words still hurt. Trust me I know.

For those that don't know here is my story. I'll tell you how my life has gotten better. I went to a private Christian school from pre-school to 10th grade which was my last year of school. I struggled through high school and didn't have many friends. I felt different, I felt alone, and I was scared. I was starting to realize that I was attracted to guys and not girls. I knew being gay was wrong and an abomination to God because it says so in Leviticus 18:22. I just didn't want to tell anyone because I didn't want them to find out. I started having suicidal thoughts but I just could never attempt because I couldn't hurt the people that loved me. Now I am out to my parents, sister, and close friends. They are all accepting of me and love me no matter what. I'm here today because my parents and friends loved me. I'm still not completely open as gay yet but I will be soon. I am no longer in school and am currently taking GED (General Education Diploma) classes so I can get my GED and get a good job in the future. In school I was taught that homosexuality was wrong and an abomination to God. I do not believe that anymore. Yes I am a believer in God. I know He loves me just the way I am. He made us all for a reason. Why would He have created me if He knew I was going to be gay? So that says a lot of my story. Life has gotten so much better for me and I am happy and that's all that matters.

If you are struggling and need someone to talk to you can find me on Facebook.

I am new to blogging so please forgive me if I make a few mistakes sometimes. I hope you all will help by sharing my posts. Thank you so much.

Caring to make a change, Brett.