Native4Christ

While working on my assignment on the topic of “Orientation” in reference to !CSEX, I chose to gather information from a few different perspectives. In conclusion of all that I learned, I decided it best to post bite size portions, thus:

In brief, from the medical/educated world’s standpoint:

Sexual Orientation is noted for being “The direction of one’s sexual interest toward members of the same, opposite, or both sexes, especially a direction seen to be dictated by physiologic (physical, natural) rather than sociologic (cultural, environmental) forces. Replaces sexual preference in most contemporary uses.” {sexual orientation. (n.d.). The American Heritage® Stedman’s Medical Dictionary. Retrieved August 23, 2010, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sexual+orientation

In brief, from a heterosexual’s standpoint:

As a child, I used to wonder if I would grow up to be straight or gay, because there is almost an equal amount of both in my family. Even though it took some of the gay ones years to “come out of the closet” we basically could tell the straight ones from the gay ones in our family, yet no-one dared to say a word to the parents. Each member has their own opinion and ideas on whether or not it is right or wrong and it’s basically a 50/50 split. I’m glad I didn’t turn out or choose to be gay, because it seems like the gay life is just too hard to live. Even if I was “born” gay, I still probably would never choose to live that lifestyle because I think there is more to all of that then just sexual preference and I’m not talking about genetics and stuff. It seems like a possession from an unnatural source. The straight ones try to convince you that you are straight, while the gay ones try to convince you that you are gay. It can be really confusing to know which one you truly are. If whatever comes natural is what one truly is, then what does sex have to do with it all anyway. I’m not a religious person, but I bet the creator must be pretty upset at what has become of his creation. (source withheld due to confidentiality)

In brief, from one homosexual’s standpoint:

“Even though it is now safe to say and believe that one’s sexual orientation is established at birth or maybe even at conception and “Is NOT a personal choice or preference, I can’t help but still feel like it is wrong somehow.” The gay community of which I am a part of, can say they finally feel “Free”, but it’s not “True Freedom” by any means. (source withheld due to confidentiality)

In brief, from an ex-bisexual’s standpoint:

It’s a lie, it’s ALL a lie!!! A lie used by the world and more importantly our enemy, to deceive, distract, compel, convince, condone, convert, trap, and accept “Mans” idea over “Gods”

The Truth, is the truth, is the truth, just as Plain, Simple and Easy as, A lie, is a lie, is a lie. Doesn’t matter how one “chooses” to slice the pickle, it’s still going to be a pickle. In all its bitterness, sourness and even mouth-watering tartness, the altered veggie remains the same. I was born and created, a cucumber, I “chose” to jump in the harsh, abrasive, sour, acidic jar of vinegar, even though I altered what I was originally created to be, I none-the-less, originated as a cucumber and a cucumber I will forever be. (source withheld due to confidentiality)

In brief, from a Biblical standpoint:

Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature, you will live.For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. (Romans 8:12-14)

Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality,or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God.Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)