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I live in a non-affirming environment. I have no idea how to know if me being gay is right because my grandma keeps giving me verses about it because I brought it up once. There are so many ways to interpret the Bible and it is so difficult to know which way is right. I also can't get back into my church because my mothers funeral was held there and I can't step foot in that place. I don't know what I can do. Do you have any advice, comfort, or verses that you think could help me?

hey sweet child of God, I am so sorry to hear this is your situation!!

here are some resources for you to explore. i’ve found that the best thing is to surround yourself in affirming theology, and other queer christians. if that sounds weird, think of it like this: you’ve spent your entire life surrounded by unaffirming theology, straight christians who refused to understand your experience, and the active hatred of the church. it is only fair to yourself to surround yourself with the other side of the story.

here are some verses i like:

for when you’re feeling hopeless/alone:

How great is the love the Father has lavished upon us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it does not know him. 1 John 3:1

“For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11

He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

for affirmation:

The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. Romans 14:22

But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave a right to become children of God. John 1:12

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does no tlove does not know God, because God is love. In this, the love of God was made manifest among us. 1 John 4:7

I have more but contrary to all evidence, I do try to keep from spamming y’all. I hope some of that helps. as always, i suggest finding a community and friends who are queer christians, irl or online, and i always recommend the @queertheology podcast. lots of other blogs here are doing great things too, like @queerlychristian‘s ‘blessed are the binary breakers’ podcast.

I love you so so so much, and more importantly, so does God. Go in peace, my sibling in Christ, may your tomorrow be better.

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