Do gay Christians go to hell?

Answer 1

== == Before trying to figure out if homosexuals go to hell, we first need to understand Biblical translation and the Greek language.

The New Testament is mostly written in Koine Greek, which was the common form of Greek. In Greek, as with English, one word can have two completely different meanings depending on the context. You also must realize the Bible you read is going to be directly affected by the translator and his own beliefs about the church. If a translator is a Calvinist, he will translate words and order words in a way to reflect his own views. For example, the translation of the word "adelphos" is the cause of a lot of debate between Christian denominations. Adelphos can either be brothers or a close relative, namely cousins. The word is translated by Protestants to mean "brothers," though since Mary is believed by Catholics and Orthodox to be an ever Virgin they believe that adelphos is to be translated to mean cousins. Protestants will argue that there are better words that can be used to mean relatives and that -delphos means womb, thus it should be translated to mean blood brothers. Catholics counter that it is sometimes used to mean cousins, so it can be interchanged to mean brothers or cousins. Thus in a Catholic translation you will find the verses to say cousins instead of brothers, and in a Protestant translation you will find the word brothers being used instead of cousins. There is a huge debate as to whether or not homosexuality how we know it (consensual love between two people of the same-sex) is even referenced in verses such as Corinthians 1:8-9. There are two words at the center of this debate: arsenokoitēs and malakos. Malakos has been translated to mean effeminate or soft. In Greek society men were supposed to be strong, masculine characters. Anything that was feminine was seen as being bad, even as being immoral. The reason femininity was looked down upon was because woman were seen as only being good for child-bearing. They were second-class citizens to men. But some fundamentalist Christians have taken malakosto mean homosexual, since often times in our society some homosexual males are feminine. This is no doubt a wrong translation. Homosexual sex was not looked down upon by the Greeks, it was even encouraged at times, thus a negative term like malakos would not refer to the encouraged act of homosexuality. The next debated term is arsenokoitēs. Arsenokoitēs is probably the most debated out of the homosexual terms. It only appears twice in the Bible and neither appearance gives what it actually means. Arsenokoitēs is not used in any Greek texts before the NT, though it was used after the NT, but since Greek is an ever-changing language no one is for certain what it actually meant in the Bible. Some scholars believe that Paul actually made the term up by combining words. Many scholars think that the term may have something to do with homosexual rape. They also have picked the word apart and have tried to explain its' meaning that way. But ultimately no one is sure what exactly the term means. Thus no one can really know if 1 Corinthians 6:8-10 is really talking about homosexuality as we know it.

The main argument is that the Paul spoke in a learned form of Koine Greek. He was a Roman citizen, though he was a Jew, which in those times was an extremely rare occurrence and seen as being an honor. Since he was considered a Roman citizen he probably had a good status. He probably had the best education (in Acts it said he had studied under a well-known rabbi) and probably came from a fairly wealthy family. Paul used words such as arsenokoitēsand malakos when there are better words that can describe homosexuality. Such an educated man as Paul would most certainly have used the more distinct words for homosexual (for example the word paiderasste which clearly is translated to mean relations between men).

Also note that when dealing with homosexuality there is a difference between, as B. A. Robinson puts it, "behavior (engaging in same-sex activity) or as a sexual orientation (being sexually attracted only to members of the same-sex)." B. A. Robinson goes on to state that "Most of the biblical translations appear to refer to behavior rather than orientation."

These are perhaps the two most widely quoted verses that deal with homosexuality. First let's look at Leviticus. * English Standard Version: "You shall not lie with a man as with a woman; it is abomination."

* Living Bible: "Homosexuality is absolutely forbidden, for it is an enormous sin"

* New International Version: "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable."

* King James Version: "Thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womankind: it is abomination."

* New Living Translation: "Do not practice homosexuality; it is a detestable sin." You'll notice that the more conservative translations automatically change "You shall not lie with a man as with a woman" into homosexuality. They also broaden the term homosexuality to refer not only to men with men but to also refer to women being with women. If you refer back to the above paragraph above the Greek terms used, you'll notice that to automatically change the first part into homosexuality is a error in translation.

Now let's look at Romans 1:26-27:

26Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones.27In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion.

A conservative Christian interprets these verses to mean that homosexuality is condemned. But there is another explanation for this. Greeks would often have orgies within their temple services. Greeks were usually often very open with sex in general, even homosexual relations. It is questionable as to whether Paul was condemning the practices of homosexuality in general, or condemning the practices of Greeks in their worship. Paul is known in his letters to write to churches and people to express his concerns of their practices, so it would make sense that he is writing this letter to warn them to stop acting inappropriately during their worship. There are two general ways to interpret the Bible: eisegesis and exegesis. Eisegesis is when you look at the Bible through your own views and try to find ways to make the Bible match your own views. Exegesis is taking truth out from the Bible without putting your own biased views into it. Biblical scholars agree that exegesis is the best way to read the Bible. Most people commit eisegesis without even knowing it. They read the Bible and think "I don't believe in homosexuality. I'm going to find a verse that talks about homosexuality." This is a wrong way since we should look at the Bible saying to ourselves "What does the Bible say about homosexuality?" We should also note the Bible's context. As stated before, Greek were known to have orgies in temples and homosexual relations would take place in these services. Knowing this, we may be able to better understand why Paul mentioned this in Romans. If the church is God's temple, Paul certainly would not want orgies taking place within it. And if Paul was trying to convert people and expose their errors, he certainly wouldn't want sexual relations taking place in a church. Even if homosexuality was considered a sin, there are a lot of other things in the Bible that are considered to be sins as well. The reason people proclaim to be a Christian is because they acknowledge they've sinned and they need help in order to be a better person. Thus, all Christians are unrighteous people, because all Christians commit sins even if they don't commit homosexuality. So according to 1 Corinthians 6:8-10 the unrighteous can't enter heaven. We have a problem if indeed Christians are all unrighteous people and unrighteous people can't enter into heaven. That's where God's grace comes in. Ephesians 2:8-9 says 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - 9not by works, so that no one can boast. No Christian could ever be perfect or sinless, so God's grace makes up for what we lack. Jesus was quoted as saying "Let he with no sin cast the first stone." Christians are sinners and because of this should never judge anybody based upon the lifestyle they lead, even if it the lifestyle is questionable. Who is to say one lifestyle is better than another one? Jesus hung out with the prostitutes, thieves, and other various outcasts because He loved them unconditionally even though He didn't agree with the lifestyles they may have chosen. He never told any of them that they were going to hell because of the sins they did. So why should we judge if someone is going to hell? The simple answer is that we shouldn't. Just as the thief on the cross next to Jesus didn't go to hell, neither will a homosexual go to hell. * While some confessing Christians will answer this question with an emphatic "yes," as a Christian myself I prefer to practice allowing God to judge the hearts of people and do what He has commanded me to do. That is, to practice a non-discriminating policy of loving and accepting people regardless of their race, religion, gender, national origin...and yes, sexual orientation.

Do I personally believe that homosexuality is a sin? Yes, based on what I have read and understand from the Bible, homosexuality is a sin. However, based on the Bible I also believe lying, sex before and outside of marriage, murder, stealing (for any reason), and a whole lot of other things are sins. According to the Bible, all those who practice what I've listed, as well as a whole list of other sins, are not going to enter the Kingdom of God.

Now, before anyone gets angry at me, let me sum all this up like this: Whoever is asking this question should do whatever is necessary to work out the answer for him or her self. While you will get Bible verses quoted and people's opinions in an answer here, only you can decide what answer you believe.

* In fact, no. Gays will NOT go to hell. God did not make people he would hate. Many say that the Holy Bible says that gays will go to hell if they have orgys, but however-

1. It doesn't say anything about gays that truly LOVE others of the same sex will go to hell.....AND...

2. The Holy Bible was not written by God or Jesus, they were written over time after his death by people that believed what he views on things.

I also have a hairdresser that is gay and had a heart attack. He was "dead" for nearly 15 minutes and when they shocked him back to life, he said that he talked to Jesus and told him how he was ashamed of being gay. And Jesus said to him "It is better to have love for someone then have love for nobody." There are a lot of immature people in this world who can't see that being gay is GOD'S choice for his people AND it was proven by doctors studying DNA cells that being gay IS genetic. It isn't a choice. I am also gay and I know God made me this way and loves me the way I am. He is very forgiving, I turned to God to help with my life and I am very successful so far.

The Main point is: no GAYS will NOT go to hell.

* Yes, they will, unless they believe in their heart and confess with their mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord, then, unfortunately, they will go to hell. Romans 10:9-10 If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. (TNIV) Allow me to explain and dispel some of the arguments the other contributor has put in.

The Bible has been written over thousands of years, both before and after the death of Jesus Christ. It is true that neither God nor Jesus directly wrote anything but the Ten Commandments, but the Law and the Prophets of the Old Testament were written down by people commanded by God, and the New Testament was written by many people as first-hand accounts of how things happened (gospel and Acts) and as guidance for believers (Paul's letters) and were also inspired by God.

God does not hate anyone. He loves everybody - it is the sin He hates. But just because he loves someone does not mean He will not send them to Hell. Mark 9:43-47 says:

Mark 9:43-47 (New International Version)

43If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out. 45 And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. 47And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell

Having said that, the Bible DOES say that homosexuality and sodomy is a sin.

1 Corinthians 6:8-10 (New King James Version)

8No, you yourselves do wrong and cheat, and you do these things to your brethren! 9Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God
If you are a person that believes in divine judgement, you must also believe that punishment can only happen when people make the wrong choices. Since being gay is not a choice, and since the drive for companionship and love is strong in all people, there is no possible way that a just God could condemn a person for trying to find love.

Answer 2

ANSWER BASED ON CHRIST'S MESSAGE:Homosexuality IS NOT a sin, and thus homosexuals WILL GO to heaven!

HOMOSEXUALITY IS NOT AGAINST The Bible!

LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, & TRANS-GENDERED PEOPLE ARE LOVED BY GOD AS EVERYONE ELSE, AND THEIR LIVES AND RELATIONSHIPS ARE BLESSED BY GOD JUST AS HETEROSEXUAL'S ARE!

The problem is that many theologians throughout the ages have mistranslated the Bible, using translations of translations and in the process not recognizing that certain words such as "homosexual" were never in the original Greek or Hebrew texts, but added in later European Protestant translations!

As for the Hebrew scriptures' so called "prohibition" of homosexual acts, in Leviticus: "a man shall not lie with a man as with womankind, that is an abomination." This statement was referring to a specific culture at a specific time, in addition the term 'abomination,' is defined and used drastically different in our modern usage than the way in which it was defined and used 6000 years ago, or even 600 years ago for that matter! In the Hebrew Scriptures an 'abomination' was something that defied a health code. Nothing More, Nothing Less!

The book of Leviticus is a book made up primarily of codes and regulations, which were created for a specific culture, at a specific time in history. In part, these codes were created as a means for the Hebrews to define themselves from other cultures, but the primary reason for the creation of these codes was due to a lack of knowledge in regards to hygeine. Due to this, certain codes of health were developed and were seen as very important to follow to the exact degree. If broken, it was actually seen as a betrayal of your community, even immoral!

Homosexuality, because of lack of knowledge and understanding was categorized as unclean and thus a break of one of the health codes, thus an abomination.

However, eating shell fish, wearing fabric made of two different types of material, or eating meat and dairy in the same sitting were also considered "abominations".

Most of these codes are not followed today because we recognize that they are simply health codes that existed solely for that community during that specific period in Hebraic history.

It's fascinating how most 'conservative' Christians have NO ISSUE with eating shrimp or lobster, or wearing polyester and cotton, or eating steak and mashed potatoes for that matter. Yet when it comes to homosexuality, they start quoting Leviticus! The Hypocrisy WOULD BE entertaining if it weren't so sad and detrimental to the mental health and welfare of so many gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gendered people!

For Those individual's who are still confused about the Levitical Codes, I'll reiterate; These codes were created primarily for health reasons, and are NOT to be taken as moral codes handed down by the divine to all of humankind for all of time.

Thus, there is NO "SIN" in homosexuality, nor is there any TRULY VALID prohibition of homosexuality in the scriptures. Jesus himself NEVER ONCE mentions the issue of homosexuality. Jesus speaks in regards to what he deemed to be all major sins, however, he never once spoke on, or even implied anything on the issue of homosexuality. If homosexuality was a sin, Clearly he would have made some concise effort to clarify that to the people.

God Doesn't make mistakes, and God judges people by whats in their heart.

St. Paul said: "neither male nor female, slave nor free, Greek nor Jew, for all are one in Christ Jesus" God doesn't judge people based on their gender, creed, social status, or sexual orientation, he judges based on who you are as an individual!

God's love is unfathomable and beyond our human understanding, but one thing we do know, is that God is among us, wherever there is love, whether that be between a man and a woman, or two women, or two men. Where love is present, so is God. Remember, when asked what were the primary commandments to follow, Jesus stated, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart all your soul all your mind and all your strength, and love each other, as you love yourselves"

The truth is that Homosexuality is a natural part of the human condition. It has always existed in creation since the beginning of time. God created all people different, some people were created male, some female, some black, some white, some Asian, some Native American, some heterosexual and some homosexual. We are all given different gifts and talents, and we all have a different hand to play at God's table, which we are all welcome at!

For more information on the truth about homosexuality and the bible, Go to:

http://epistle.us/homobible.HTML

http://www.gaychurch.org/Gay_and_Christian_YES/calling_the_rainbow_nation_home/7_gac_the_clobber_passages.htm

A: Look this is a subject that holds great weight right now, and as much as I would love to uphold the ideals of wiki answer, and have the question answered with a definitive yes or no, and facts to back them up. In situations like these the only answer one can give you is that we don't know. We have theories, and opinions, but no answer. Even we at wiki answer do not see all, or know all. So all I have left to offer you, is that you have to decide that answer for yourself.

A:It says in the Bible not to be gay. I truly don't think God will allow gays in heaven unless they have TRULY turned from there ways and have accepted Jesus into their lives. A:The Bible also says that it is an abomination to wear clothing made out of different kinds of cloth at the same time. Slaves are also told to obey their masters. You have to take different things in context, and think clearly.

It's all relative. Sin or no, what you have to do is help the way Earth is. Pick up your brothers, and sisters when they are down. Add the populace because if there is a god, all he has shown us recently is that if we don't help ourselves no one will. So straight gay, bi, I don't care in you have a thing for goats, help your fellow man, and you will be judged by your actions. Not your sexual desire. (Though seriously don't molest animals, and if you do don't tell me about it I don't want to know)

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According to the bible only God is in a position to judge and he is forgiving so whether it's a sin or not is besides the point.

A:Do straight people go to heaven? This is a catch-all question. From many walks you will find many answers. If there is a God, which I am not saying there is or is not. Be he a merciful god he would not condemn a man or woman on sexual preference. In reality though God is a concept used to control the way people think be it right or wrong. This is an answer that you will have to determine for yourself. A:Is bigotry a sin ? because if it is then all those who believe that homosexuals will not go to heaven because of the way they are, will also be banned from heaven! We do not have the right to say no. Nobody is able to judge anyone else, it's for God only. He as the maker of us is the only one able to make these judgments ! who are we to say what goes on after death. If you believe in Jesus and ask for mercy then it makes no difference who or what you are. A:There is no god and heaven is a pleasant myth. So don't worry about it. Live your life on earth as well as you can and try and make others' lives as pleasant as you'd like yours. A:Some think homosexuality is a sin or abomination and not natural its called unatural and not what God intended. However, Some also think that those of African descent are cursed by God using Abrahams son Ham (who was of dark skin) as their justification... saying he was cursed by God for disrespecting his father, and that all his descendents (all of African descent) are cursed as well. This was justification for slavery and racial oppression. It depends how you interpret the bible. Do you use the Bible as a weapon? or Do you use the Bible as an Instrument of Peace??

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A:Um...no. Sorry. All ARE welcome to forgiveness at the CROSS, including homosexuals. Jesus loves everyone, and will accept any into His kingdom who is willing to accept His blood sacrifice for their forgiveness. But know this: when Jesus came, he was not declaring new law. He was fulfilling the old law. Luke 10:27 contained no "new law," but was simply Jesus quoting Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18 (Moses' laws).

5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.

Again, the "love your neighbor as yourself" portion is a direct quote from Leviticus 19. Check out the following two verses, one from the chapter preceding (Leviticus 18) and one from the chapter following (Leviticus 20) of the LAW Jesus was quoting as valid:

Leviticus 18:22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

Leviticus 20:13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

How do you get around that? Jesus' new covenant did not come until after Jesus' death on the cross. All that Jesus preached was fulfillment of Moses' law, which is what he was quoting here.

As for the new covenant, this is simply forgiveness of sins through Jesus' blood. This means that God will no longer look on your sins if you trust in Him. The law cannot save you; only Christ's blood can do that. But that does not mean that God's definition of what sin IS has changed. God can forgive a person's homosexual acts (they are actions - choices - not something like race that is not a choice), but He expects Christians to turn from it just as from any other sin. For proof that He still sees homosexuality as a sin, look here:

1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Romans 1:26-27 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

So, sorry, your quotes of Jesus represent Moses' law, not "new law." And both laws condemn homosexuality as a sin. However, Jesus' new law differs in that it does not condemn THE HOMOSEXUAL OFFENDERS THEMSELVES. There is always hope of redemption. And homosexuality is a choice, just like the choice to get drunk or get angry; just because it may be determined that some people are genetically more likely to struggle with that particular temptation TO SIN (just like some are genetically more likely to have anger or Alcoholism issues) that does not make it no longer a choice. And it doesn't make it right.

But through Jesus' blood is forgiveness of every sin. However, if you do not accept His sacrifice and submit to be washed in His blood for salvation, you will NEVER inherit God's kingdom. Whether or not you have committed sodomy, you are still a sinner damned to hell by your own actions without Christ. Get Christ. Get life. Get freedom.

But Reject Christ, stay dirty, stay condemned, go to hell.

Don't let that be you. Call for Him now. Jesus loved all sinners. "Homosexuals" are no more sinners than everyone else - but they are no less sinners either. If Jesus had met a "homosexual" in Scripture, He would have loved him/her. He would maybe even have hung out with him/her. But this love would not mean homosexuality was no longer a sin. He loved and hung out with wh*res and adulterers, too, not to mention tax collectors, violent men, and drunks. But when, for example, He rescued the adulteress from death in front of everyone (showing His love for EVERYONE), His words still showed that she was in SIN. He loved her while still being against the sin. He forgave her, telling her to GO AND SIN NO MORE! This forgiveness is also there for homosexual offenders. Forgiveness and love is in Christ...and in the cross.

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A:In Christianity there are no Bible verses taken in context which show that homosexuality or any other sin for that matter, is not a sin. All people are welcomed by Jesus Christ on the condition of repentance of sin. He died to save people from their sin and sins, not to excuse or to pretend something is not a sin. Everyone is a sinner. Murder is a sin, as is stealing, pride, coveting and homosexuality etc etc . No-one is any more or less guilty. Nor is this being judgmental. This is what God says, not man.

The law of love also includes speaking the truth in love. It does not include the liberty to change what God says. People who are sinners, all people, not just homosexuals, need to know they are sinners in order to need Christ. Or else there was no need for the cross, since love is all we need, or something else, but not the cross. It is the cross of Calvary which demonstrates God's love but also that He takes sin seriously and had to turn away from His dear Son Jesus Christ, who said 'why have you forsaken me?'

According to Romans 1, part of the Christian New Testament, homosexuality is a sin and is a result of turning away from God, just as are many other sins:

Romans 1:18-32 (King James Version)18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

23And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

24Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

25Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

26For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

27And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,

30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

31Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:

32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

Answer 3

The answer to this depends on what religion you follow. For example (I collected these answers from other questions):

Traditional Christian Answer

Gay people will go to heaven if they have repented, are celibate, and have accepted Jesus.

Extremist Christian Answer (minority of Christians)

Gay people cannot ever go to heaven because they sin in their thoughts, making them unrepentant.

Once-saved, Always-saved Christian Answer

Jesus saves you from all sin, even future sin. You don't have to be repentant of any sin to go to heaven.

Liberal Christian Answer

Gay people do not go to Hell just because they are intimate with someone of the same gender or marry them. God is love.

Traditional Jewish Answer

God Judges everyone, but as to where we go when we die, that's up to God. All we can say is that we don't believe in eternal punishment, because punishing a soul for all eternity over one lifetime of sin isn't justice or mercy, and God is both merciful and just. Furthermore, although homosexuality is a sin, it is the same level of sin as violation of the Sabbath. Keep in mind that there are 613 commandments in the Bible, and NOBODY follows them all.

Non-Orthodox Jewish Answer

We don't focus on the afterlife, because we don't know anything about it. We focus only on life. We also believe gay people are equal to straight people, and homosexuality is not a sin. Leviticus 18:22 refers to violent domination and rape. Not to gay intimacy. There are even a handful of Orthodox groups that agree with us.

Islam

Celibate gay people can go to heaven (However, it's important to note that most of Islam believes being gay is a choice, and urges gay people to marry someone of the opposite sex.)

Answer 4

It depends entirely on what you believe:

Christianity (most branches)

Gay people will burn in Hell.

Christianity (some branches)

Once saved, always saved, even from future sins

Islam

Gay people will burn in Hell.

Judaism (all branches)

There is no such thing as Hell or any eternal punishment. Eternal punishment isn't Justice.

Hinduism

There is no such thing as Hell.

Buddhism

There is no such thing as Hell.

Sikhism

There is no such thing as Hell.

Shinto

There is no such thing as Hell.

Answer 5

If you are a person that believes in divine judgement, you must also believe that punishment can only happen when people make the wrong choices. Since being gay is not a choice, and since the drive for companionship and love is strong in all people, there is no possible way that a just God could condemn a person for trying to find love.

Answer 6

Whether or not ANYONE will go to Hell depends on what denomination of Christianity believe in. So the answer will vary according to denomination. Furthermore, not all religions believe in Hell.

Answer 7

According to the majority in Christianity, any person can go to hell; it is a choice that an individual makes. In order to enter into heaven, one must repent of their sins and accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

Answer 8

The answer to whether or not anyone goes to hell depends on the faith of the person. In fact, many faiths, including Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Neo-paganism do not believe in eternal hell.

Answer 9

Anyone who dies with unrepented mortal (serious) sin on their soul will indeed burn in hell, and yes, sodomites are one of those serious sins, but the only judge is God, and the only one that we are responsible for, in the end, is ourselves - we are not to judge anybody else.

Answer 10

My dear, no. God loves everyone. Regardless of who they love. Why would god punish someone for love?

AnswerGod says in the Bible that there are quite a list of crimes that keep a person out of heaven:-1Co 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

1Co 6:10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. (KJ)

Another more modern version may make it clearer:-

1Co 6:9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! The sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, passive homosexual partners, practicing homosexuals,

1Co 6:10 thieves, the greedy, drunkards, the verbally abusive, and swindlers will not inherit the kingdom of God. (NET)

Notice that this refers only to homosexuals who do not want to give up their lifestyle; it does not refer to homosexuals who have repented and turned away from their previous way of life.

Now read the very next verse:-

1Co 6:11 Some of you once lived this way. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. (NET)

Another version says:-

1Co 6:11 And such were some of you....(KJ)

The people of Corinth were a pretty lawless and licentious bunch , so what do you do?Act 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Pro 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

OpinionI'm christian and gay and I don't believe that Jesus will deny me heaven if I live a righteous life and follow his teachings. I don't care about the teachings of Paul (see above) about gays. If Jesus will turn his back to me because I'm gay, then I'm off and search for other religion that will honor my sexual preference.

This is my favorite Topic... My one question to those Christians who say that gay people go to hell is "Why would god damn people to hell from their creation?" I am gay, I do not have a choice in the matter. I cannot fall in love with a woman. I have tried to do so but the only thing that happened was a poor girl getting her heart broke. This is the same with many of my friends. For those people who do have a choice, good for them. Most of us cannot change who we were born to love. If got damns people to hell from birth, then damn god. However, this isn't true. The bible has been through thousands of translations and has been used for government purposes. Governments were scared of populations dying off and were close minded; they added it in. Homosexuality is natural for many species. Many species of monkeys use women for procreation and stay with their male partners. Homosexuality is normal, natural, and unchangable. If you ask a gay guy to become straight, you are just showing your ignorance.