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[–] Teknevra@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Honestly, none.

I'm more of an Agnostic, possibly Pagan, although I've never really fully delved into Paganism all that much.

Although, if I had to choose, I feel like I would probably choose Islam, although I'm not sure why.

Honestly, if any Christians/Muslims/Jews wish to take over their respective Communities, then feel free to contact me.

I have no hate towards any of the religions, it can just be somewhat difficult juggling so many different communities by yourself.

 

Hey all,

As the title says. I'm having a hard time understanding the Christian beleif of Jesus and God.

They seem to be worshipped like separately? But Christianity is Montheistic.

It's so confusing.

Does anyone have any good resources (I'm not opposed to like Sunday school teachings for kids) that can explain this to me in a way it makes sense?

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submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by Teknevra@lemm.ee to c/open_christian@lemm.ee
 

I am so freaking angered whenever I see someone who claims to follow Christ and yet uses the Bible as a tool for their bigotry.

They claim to love everyone but in that same sentence say something along the lines of "your gay so you will be burned ".

Here's how I see it.

God is creative.

And because of that there's so much variety in the world. Millions of colors, seen and unseen.

More types of animals than we can count, subclasses in those animals.

Plant life of ALL kind claim this earth as home.

There's even variety in people.

We all have different hair textures and colors, more skin tones within skin tones.

We come in different heights, weights, eye colors.

So why is it so hard to believe that people could be attracted to people of the same gender, or both.

Why is it a struggle to believe that a person might be a different gender than what they were born with.

Why is it impossible for a person to be attracted to someone romantically but not sexually?

Or vice-versa?

And why is it so hard to accept that God made us and loves us, because he made us this way?

Why is it that you say can love a black person but not a gay person when both people were made by God that way?

I have also had this question for a long time.

"If the God you claim to serve is as you say he is, which is a vindictive, hateful, cruel, hypocritical god. A god who claims to love all his creations, but then dooms them to Hell out the gate simply because they are who he created them to be. Why do you worship him? That is not a god worthy of worship. And you worshiping him says far more about YOU than it ever could about the god. "

The God I worship is a kind, giving God.

He is a God who protected everyone of his sheep.

Each one of his creations are loved and created in his image.

He was born a lowly babe to save us from corruption and our sins.

He called out the blasphemous pharacies (idk how to spell it).

He gave food to the hungry, and hung out with society's hated. That's the one true God as well as the one who I serve.

Sorry bout the rant.

I've just had this in my head for a while now.

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Any suggestions on a good podcast by Christian’s that is a more open discussion?

Thank you 🙏✝️

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[–] Teknevra@lemm.ee 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

@MouthMouse@lemm.ee

This post (and others) ared meant to help widen the Community/Subreddit so that there is content in the Lemmy community.

I even added links to the OG Subreddit posts.

 

For those who were not raised in a Christian family, what was it that made you decide to convert?

And why did you choose that particular church and the denomination?

 

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Christian counselors seeking to overturn conversion therapy bans in Kansas City and Jackson County. The bans, passed in 2019 and 2023 respectively, forbid practitioners from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors, but Bailey's lawsuit argues that the bans violate the counselors’ First Amendment rights.

The city and county have pledged to defend their bans in court, which punish conversion therapists with $500 to $1,000 fines and up to 180 days in jail if they offer services promising to turn kids straight or cisgender. However, Bailey's lawsuit follows a recent executive order by President Donald Trump pledging to prosecute anti-Christian bias, something that could aid Christian conversion therapists in their legal battles against the bans.

All major medical and psychological associations in the U.S. have denounced conversion therapy and say that attempts to change one’s LGBTQ+ identity are ineffective, unnecessary, and harmful.

As “evidence,” Bailey cites findings from the Cass Report, a 400-page U.K. report that largely opposed gender-affirming psychological and medical support for trans youth. The report was widely criticized for excluding studies that support the benefits of such care.

In 2024, Bailey began investigating healthcare providers who work with LGBTQ+ youth. A report found that Bailey used flimsy legal pretexts and harmed trans people's mental health.

 

BlueSky feed up and running

For those who are interested in the BlueSky app, I have created a feed which collects posts relevant to progressive and LGBT-affirming Christianity.

To access the feed, use this link and add it it to your BlueSky profile.

If you make a BlueSky post, and want to publish it to the feed, use the term "OpenChristian" anywhere in your post, or in the URL of your link. This means that any posts crossposted directly from this sub to BlueSky will automatically publish to the feed.

I don't know how popular BlueSky is, or will become, but it appears to be gaining some traction right now as multitudes flee the burning ruin of Musk Social.

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Alt. Christian Music Recs (open.spotify.com)
submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by Teknevra@lemm.ee to c/open_christian@lemm.ee
 

Hey guys,

I grew up heavily baptist/pentecostal christian, lost my way, and now I'm kinda back?

I'm trying to focus more on just my relationship with God & not putting any labels on it. ANYWAYSSS I'm not quite ready to dive head first into gospel music, but I heard a song by RAYE called “Hard Out Here” and I jived VERY well with it.

I was wondering if anyone has similar song/artist suggestions?

I like pop, rap, r&b and rock music.

Thanks!! :)

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