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Originally posted by Quiqui4eva
I understand where he's coming from and I can relate. I know he doesn't dislike her. My own parents have told me plenty of times that I should 'change' my sexuality to fit in with religious people, and I've been told by kids in middle school that God hates me. I remember talking to a pastor about an issue I had with bullying, and he was extremely nice about it, but I just can't help but feel uncomfortable, even if they are accepting. To know that it is considered a sin to be something that is out of my control is saddening really 
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I think there's always an uneasiness in situations like that. When you have people who interpret religious doctrine as a way to demonize who you are, you can't help but wonder if they're subconsciously judging you. Bridging what is in scripture with what you believe personally is a challenge for many in the church.
When I was in group for an issue I continue to struggle with to this day, I used to confide in one of the counselors who was a priest. In the past, when I shared my inability to resolve what I now know was an involuntary reaction with what I didn't want to happen, I was told that I wanted it to happen or else it wouldn't have, causing me to question if I was going to hell. I expected to run into the same issue with this person but I didn't. That was such a weight lifted off of my shoulders b/c faith has always been a part of my upbringing. Being able to hear that God loved me no matter what actually helped.
Frankie's comments aren't that surprising, but I wish he would try to get to know Jocosta and learn about her religious POV rather than assume.