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Spacefem:
First of all, let me make some things clear about me. I am 13, a Christian, and - oh, yeah- I wish your advice column answers fitted your faith. I'm not saying you are not a Christian, or even saying that you should not be granted the freedom of speech. Actually, your replies make sense- but when you are "advertising" your Christianity, shouldn't the real teachings in the Bible surface in your response?
For example, someone wrote about homosexuality. You don't mention that it is written clearly as wrong in the Bible. The " I want to sleep with so-and-so. He doesn't want to. Does he love me?" questions have answers like this: he isn't worthy of you. Sorry, but that is completely off base. The guy has rights, too. If you want to sleep with him, ask yourself, is it love or lust (I'm guessing the second one)? And, God's Word warns against premarital sex.
Spacefem, can you be bold in your faith?
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Maybe give some free advice about: Spirituality?
God's Word tells us to love one another and be very careful not to be pios and judgemental. There are a couple references in there about sexuality too, but I think if we make these our priorities we're really out of whack. The homosexuality issue really strikes a chord with me because so many Christians think homosexuals should be treated like second-class citizens because they're "sinners" or whatever. Since when does being a sinner make you unworthy of love and freedom?
I think we have to live our lives and focus on what's really important. There are a thousand little things the Bible talks about that we don't consider... do you eat shellfish? have you ever yanked out your eye because you found yourself looking at something sinful? We can't comb the Bible for little references to judge people with all the time.
Why do you think God tells us not to commit adultry? Because He's bored? No, it's because He knows that self-respecting people don't sleep around with everyone... taking care of your body means having the confidence to know that it's really worth something, and you are too good for that guy who just wants you for sex. I'm saying the same things you are, I'm just more direct about it.
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