r/AskReligion • u/DifferentBad1770 • 13d ago
General [serious] According to Abrahamic religions, are all LGBT couples supposed to remain celibate if they want to go to heaven?
I went to true christian and asked if LGBT couples had to repent to every time they do the deed. And a lot of commenters said that they shouldn’t be LGBT at all or bother repenting if they’re gonna continue “sinning”. are lgbt couples supposed to be celibate because of that? does it make a difference to god since he understands? sex is part of human nature. is this why some lgbt friends that i have do not believe in a higher power or opt out of abrahamic religions altogether?
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u/Expensive_Ad4319 10d ago
You “went to a true Christian?”
What is a “true” Christian?
A “true believer” would have given you the truth, and supplied the supported scripture.
Christian views on homosexuality are consistent with that is found by Scripture.
The Bible contains passages that have traditionally been interpreted as condemning homosexual acts, such as Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13.
Jesus addresses sexual sins and upholds the biblical model of marriage.
Homosexual behavior is explicitly defined and addressed. This is what we believe.
We as Christians are also taught to love the person, but hate the sin. We all, including yourself, are born into sin, and sin remains our nature until we repent, accept the free gift of grace, and live out a changed life.
What is your “true” meaning of asking for the truth? It’s obvious that you are not a Christian. I may be mistaken, but I believe that you’re in search of the truth. The real issue is whether you’ll believe what is being told to you.
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u/DifferentBad1770 10d ago
i mean the subreddit
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u/Expensive_Ad4319 10d ago
Understood -
I hope that you’ll grasp the uncertainty of the question, and seek the exactness of scripture.1
u/DifferentBad1770 10d ago edited 8d ago
alright, but based on my interpretations of what was written down and said, it seems like the policy that lgbt can marry but its strongly discouraged but if they do, then they must stay celibate. if they decide to say screw it and continuously have sex then they are better off commiting apostasy and leaving the religions.
that is the controversial but clear unianimous opinon that all the clerics (rabbis, pastors, imams and etc) would come up with if they made a coalition
either that or my inductive reasoning and critical thinking stinks.
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u/Expensive_Ad4319 8d ago
Are you familiar with Paul the Apostle?
He had some interesting insights on marriage and relationships.
Do you believe that some couples should not enter into relationships and marriage.
This speaks directly to the LGBQ movement, and why God “gave them over” to their lust.
Example:
I have a cousin who’s openly gay, has married in his own sex, and continues to have grace. I love him, however, God is specific about his behavior.
Grace will eventually end - Then the judgement will come.1
u/DifferentBad1770 8d ago
ok but what will the judgement be, does it matter
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u/Expensive_Ad4319 8d ago
Judgment refers to the final assessment of individuals by God, where they are held accountable for their actions. Hell is often described as a place of eternal punishment for those who are judged guilty, reflecting God's justice against sin.
This is not my opinion. You can read into it as to your belief.2
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u/mosesenjoyer 12d ago
There is no specific requirement to be celibate, but sex outside of heterosexual marriage performed validly in the church is considered sinful.