Why should someone be gay

To share the gospel with Josh, or anyone who might have questions like his, here are a few ideas to keep in mind. Have Jesus-like compassion and conviction. In the same way an atheist, Muslim, or self-righteous person would need the gospel to address him or her personally, so does Josh.

Gay pride is the positive stance against discrimination and violence toward. Recently, scientists announced that they found some genes that might be associated with sexual orientation and a biological explanation for the reason gay men tend to have older brothers. Christians have sinned in at least two major ways when it comes to reaching those in the gay community.

In college, Josh decided it was time to be who he really was. June is Gay Pride month, which is inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and their allies. He has real questions that he struggles with, and we should seek to help him find those answers.

It is also good to keep in mind that all people are sexual sinners—some in small ways, some in greater ways. Friends like Josh will often want to bring the question of sexuality to the foreground in your conversation. Ask them to help you understand how being gay became a central part of their identity.

Saddened by "the epidemic of gay loneliness"? Part of loving people is getting to know them. At the same time, we want to keep Jesus and his gospel central. He made friends with other gay people and set out on sexual explorations. As you do this, ask them if you can tell them why you view your identity in Christ as supreme.

The fear of man is a snare Prov. His experiences and story are true, and they are common. From his earliest memories, he looked at some boys as more than just peers. All of us who are believers know this. Josh found a refuge in his gay community and developed bonds that ran much deeper than sexual flings.

Take heart in all the blessings provided to LGBT people. To help with this, I encourage you to ask your friend to share their story with you. Ask them if there have been any hard times with their journey. How would you tell him about the forgiveness of sins, the community of believers, and true identity in Jesus?

We never want to minimize sins that keep people from God, but at the same time we want to magnify who brings us to God. Jesus came for sinners of all kinds, and we must keep that message central. For many of my Christian friends who love Jesus and struggle with same-sex attraction, the beauty of the gospel is that it addresses every area of their life, not just one expression of the fall.

Josh had always known he was different. Though his parents distanced themselves and old friends turned a cold shoulder, Josh felt that he was finally free in his new identity as a gay man. Josh is no caricature. What if Josh were your neighbor or your co-worker or your son?

As with anyone we share the gospel with, we fear how they may perceive us, and we may be tempted to think they would never listen. At the same time, Josh has very real questions that need to be answered. It can be intimidating for people who have never struggled with same-sex attraction to share the gospel with a gay man or woman.

Though scientists have long suspected some sort of genetic link, Rice says studies attempting to explain why people are gay have been few and far between. How would you give the gospel to him? Hold out Jesus as supreme.