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Is there anyone else here that is religious (I'm non-traditional christian) and lgbtq? I get literal depression and feelings of being isolated because I feel like I'm not accepted by lgbtq friends I've had, and I can't ever open up to religious people either. It's hard, and I just want to know if I'm alone.
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I am lesbian and a devout Christian, but I take the "Side B" view, so it's a little different. It is very isolating, though.
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I'm both and I've had and are having the same struggles š„š
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I am both religious and lbgtq. It's hard, I get crap from my lbgtq friends about being religious and same from people in my religion about being lbgtq. But I've come to a good place with my higher power that They accept me for who I am and love me and that people have no place to be judging me. It gets hard, but getting that closer relationship with my higher power really helped.
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@Riskymoose God bless, even if you might not believe in the same God I do, I'm sorry that people are so quick to isolate and leave people like you and me lonely. You've got this and I'm happy you're finding peace
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I am both and I found it hard but also that if I don't say anything than they can't judge more so when end of the day who I love isn't anything they need to worry about
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Me! I really relate. Itās a challenging journey. š Much love for you my friend.
I'm elca Lutheran, and I'm pretty involved in my church, yet I don't think we've had anyone in the LGBTQ community join/visit the church I go to. I dont know how the congregation or even pastor would react if it happens. It's only a matter of time, honestly, in my opinion.
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God is with you always and will NEVER leave you and no matter who you are and no matter who you like/love. God forgives everyone of all sins if you ask for His forgiveness. We are ALL Godās children no matter straight or lgbtq+ No matter if you are they/them or she/her or anything just know that God loves you and is with you always and He will always love you!! āļø
@Zebrapotato37659 I am aware of that, have loved Jesus since I was little, but thanks for showing me that others still believe he loves me no matter who I am.
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My brother. I am not gay but my brother is gay and deeply Christian.
@Michael89 at least I'm not alone
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@Bluefire I hope everything goes well my friend.
Iām a former Muslim and Christian. I lost all my uni friends and remain largely isolated. Itās hard to find acceptance amongst religious folks especially if you have a mental disorder.
@RockStarr369 I hope all goes well, God loves you
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I am, I personally havenāt had any problems for it with other LGBT people but I live in a rural state where more people are probably religious regardless of orientation. I grew up as an atheist (a āsoftā atheist but one nonetheless) and was rejected by peers & adults because of that. I only became religious about a year ago. But I definitely understand not opening up to other religious people. Iām tired of having people be nice to my face, then compare people like us to ādog fecesā behind my back. Or āfriendsā bitching to my face about how āthe queers and the Freemasons are sacrificing children to the devil in Washington DC to harvest their adrenalineā¦ā knowing that Iām LBGT and that my family has been Masons for generations and then accusing me of being āone of themā when I donāt hide my annoyance/fear well enough.
@tigershark98 I know our experiences probably are pretty different since I didnāt grow up religious, but there are definitely other religious LGBT people and you are not alone, thatās the more important thing than me rambling. There must be communities online or in person that could help you have more of a sense of belonging too
@tigershark98 I'm sorry you went through so much lashing and distrust, but I do also day thank you so much for making me feel less like the odd one out š
@tigershark98 * made a typo I meant LGBT
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One person shared that they are Christian and queer, but find it hard to be part of the church. They practice their faith in their own way, which is very personal to them. Another person mentioned being a Baptist and finding peace and comfort watching services online, despite struggling with anxiety and depression.
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