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Bluefire

207d

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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    • Karlie2000

      175d

      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.

    • Karlie2000

      175d

      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.

    • Pickle607

      198d

      I'm both and I've had and are having the same struggles šŸ˜„šŸ’•

    • Riskymoose

      199d

      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.

      • Bluefire

        197d

        @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

    • skellymumma

      199d

      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

    • OddPilot

      203d

      Me! I really relate. Itā€™s a challenging journey. šŸ’œ Much love for you my friend.

    • hydroepilepic21

      203d

      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.

    • Zebrapotato37659

      204d

      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 Godā€™s 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!! āœļø

      • Bluefire

        204d

        @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.

    • Michael89

      205d

      My brother. I am not gay but my brother is gay and deeply Christian.

      • Bluefire

        204d

        @Michael89 at least I'm not alone

        • Michael89

          201d

          @Bluefire I hope everything goes well my friend.

    • RockStarr369

      205d

      Iā€™m a former Muslim and Christian. I lost all my uni friends and remain largely isolated. Itā€™s hard to find acceptance amongst religious folks especially if you have a mental disorder.

      • Bluefire

        204d

        @RockStarr369 I hope all goes well, God loves you

    • tigershark98

      206d

      I am, I personally havenā€™t 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 ā€œsoftā€ 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. Iā€™m tired of having people be nice to my face, then compare people like us to ā€œdog fecesā€ behind my back. Or ā€œfriendsā€ bitching to my face about how ā€œthe queers and the Freemasons are sacrificing children to the devil in Washington DC to harvest their adrenalineā€¦ā€ knowing that Iā€™m LBGT and that my family has been Masons for generations and then accusing me of being ā€œone of themā€ when I donā€™t hide my annoyance/fear well enough.

      • tigershark98

        206d

        @tigershark98 I know our experiences probably are pretty different since I didnā€™t grow up religious, but there are definitely other religious LGBT people and you are not alone, thatā€™s 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

        • Bluefire

          206d

          @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 šŸ’™

      • tigershark98

        206d

        @tigershark98 * made a typo I meant LGBT

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