Homosexual Discussion ForumGet rid of homosexuality!It was initially. And yes, my behavior was dangerous to my health. I contracted syphilis, Hepatitis B, Gonorrhea (twice), and HIV. My immune system developed antigens to the Hep B so I am now immune to that type of Hepatitis. Now, before anyone reading this thread jumps to the assumption that all gay men are promiscuous I must state this is a false stereotype. When I came out in the last 60’s the only place gays could openly congregate was in the bar scene, which like straight meat markets promotes promiscuity. I had sexualized my emotional needs, which is not uncommon with gays and straights. I had to learn that my emotional needs could be meet without bed hopping. This required some behavior modification reinforced with changing thought patterns, which brings me to this: Yes and no. When one meditates on thoughts and turns them into fantasies then they are equal to the action. So when disturbing thoughts come along I make a conscience choice to meditate on something else, which is a tactic I learned from these: Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. NAS 2 Corinthians 10:5 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, NAS As to dreams, they can be difficult to deal with since we, as you posted cannot control our subconscious, however here I applied Philippians 4:6 to them when I awoke. As I applied what I learned my dreams changed. Handling dreams is part of the “process”. I do not want to promote a pollyannish view of change. So let me use this example from a movie I like. Have you seen The Hunt for Red October? There is a scene where Jones, the sonar man is explaining the program used in his sonar that identified the Red October as a seismic event. Jones tells the captain that when the program is confused “it runs home to mama”. Dreams can be like this program during times of extreme stress and/or loneliness. Our subconscious runs “home” to prior methods of self-medication so I address the reason behind the dream, not the dream itself. As to churches, I have given up on institutional churches since most of them seem to have the attitude that “once gay always gay” in spite of their supportive rhetoric. I have found that small independent churches are more supportive, loving, and understanding of the trials of this life. I found a couple in Texas that were willing to accept gay men who were willing to learn about the Bible without trying to control their lives. After all this is one of the churches purposes, to teach not judge. Those who are willing to learn about God and His word, God meets where they are and leads them; He does not demand perfection in order to meet with them. Isaiah put it this way: Isaiah 1:18 18 "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool. NAS I just thought of another Scripture on faith that is actually more appropriate for this thread: Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. NKJV Maybe one day you will meet some Christians who are willing to “reason together” with you and not judge you and help you understand God’s word. |
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