Will i go to hell for being gay

Because salvation is by faith alone in Christ alone and we are not saved by our works good or bad, yes, a homosexual person can go to heaven. Having said this, however, there is always the question of whether such a person has faced their sin and truly put their trust in Christ. Before we say anything else, please know that “being gay” doesn’t send anybody to hell.

God uses only one fact to judge the world and determine who is saved and who isn’t: faith in Jesus Christ. When we ask if gay people go to heaven or hell, we may be using the label gay rather than considering the individual who may be struggling with temptation or confused about his or her sexual identity. For the purposes of this article, we will define gay as “practicing a homosexual lifestyle.”.

One of the most challenging questions facing Christians today revolves around the subject of homosexuality: Is being gay a sin? Will being gay send me to hell? Can you be gay and still be a Christian? These are deep, personal questions that require thoughtful, biblical, and compassionate responses. Homosexuality is a sin - a heinous sin! But so is adultery - another sexual sin.

However, homosexuality is not blasphemy of the Holy Spirit (generally understood to be attributing the Holy Spirit's works to demonic powers; Matt. ). Therefore, salvation is still a possibly for homosexuals. The holidays are a time for celebration, but they can also be a time of great anxiety and conflict among families. A grandparent recently told me he thinks his grandson is gay.

What if it comes up at Christmas? The effect of these words on a young person can be profoundly wounding. Not long ago, a Catholic teenager told me that she asked about gay people during a parish religious education class. Not only are these responses theologically and morally wrong, but they are also examples of the aggressive rhetoric that LGBTQ persons experience as spiritual harm. Not only are these responses theologically and morally wrong, but they are also examples of the aggressive rhetoric that LGBTQ persons experience as spiritual harm, often from adults who appear to speak for the church.

Good teachers of the faith must be competent in both their knowledge of Catholic theology and the skill of pastoral ministry. These special graces are not given to every aspiring teacher equally. Frankly, bad teachers should be counseled to find another way to serve the church. Second, good teachers of the faith must understand and respect the power differential between themselves and the students.

When a teacher speaks, their voice has the perceived authority of the Catholic Church. If this authority is wielded like a sword even unintentionally , then it will cause damage that is difficult to repair. More simply, harsh responses and rash judgments harm both the students and the church. Third, good teachers of the faith recognize that this work is different from teaching other subjects.

It is not of human origin but emulates Christ, the unique and perfect teacher. We form students in the courtyard as Christ encountered his disciples on his travels. We also cooperate with students to participate in acts of service, as Christ fed the multitude with loaves and fishes. In this complex dynamic of accompaniment, teachers of the faith continually balance knowledge with meaning, understanding with purpose, wisdom with value.

Homosexuality is a sin

A teacher can ignite faith with fire or drench it with water. The doctrines of Catholic faith are clear:. A different theology teacher taught me about how I can find God in my relationships with other people. David Palmieri, a contributing writer for Outreach, teaches theology at a Catholic high school. Outreach is part of America Media. To support Outreach you can make a donation or subscribe to America.

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