Can you explain how being Bi and Cristian works? Sorry, any churches I've been in have been so homophobic, that I've never really see it as an option
Ooh yeah for sure! (This is MY OPINION and MY EXPERIENCE. I am not speaking for anyone else, everyone who reads this/anon lol)
I'm going to start with some facts. I am bi. I am not attracted to strictly men as an afab person. I am also Christain, Presbyterian to be specific. I was raised in a Christian household and have come to make my faith my own. I believe in God and Jesus, etc. etc.
I've grown up in a pretty casual church. I think Presbyterians in general are known for being pretty laid back (as far as I know, the only real difference between denominations is mostly procedures during the church service, though).
I came out as bi to my parents in 6th grade (a couple months after I figured out I liked girls too) and they were pretty accepting. Obviously that isn't strictly the norm, although I think it should be. They are both very devoted Christains and that moment really shaped my faith as far as being gay goes.
To be very clear: I believe that being gay is perfectly fine, and most definitely not a sin. I also believe that even if you think being gay is a sin, Jesus preaches love and acceptance over everything, so as a Christain, whether or not you believe gay people are a thing, whether or not you think it's a sin, you should still love them.
I have rambled a bit lol. To really answer your question, anon, I am both, and I am the way I am because of the environment I grew up in (as in, believing in love and acceptance). The previous pastor at my church (he moved bc he felt called elsewhere) was actually gay. Although he believed in celibacy, which differs from my views, he was still pretty openly gay, and I think that says a lot about how my church is.
I'm really sorry the churches you've been to have been hateful. If the people there were true followers of Jesus, they should have been much more accepting. In my opinion, I think that Christianity isn't just going to church, so even if you don't go to church, anon, there are other ways to find Jesus (if that's what you want/what you are open to, I don't want to try and push you into anything). Also, please don't say sorry for asking. I am pretty open to sharing about my religious and sexuality journey!
Anways, have a wonderful day and I wish you the best! I hope this helped. <3
