Sunday, February 14, 2010

Authentic Christianity

Living life authentically as a Christian who happens to be gay is something I find extremely difficult...even today as I'm typing this.


Before I joined LUSH, having read the "clobber passages", heard the condemning as well as the affirming perspectives of the faith-sexuality issue, I was at a point where I was assured that God loves me. It was a long and hard struggle just to arrive at that point and it took years of tears and pain, countless nights of questioning God and questioning myself.


However, even with this assurance, I still felt very alone in this situation. Most people I know are either Christian and heterosexual, or queer and non-Christian (or non-practicing Christians). I remember stumbling upon FCC's website, reading about it and thinking how wonderful it would be to meet fellow queer Brothers- and Sisters-In Christ in Singapore who could worship God, just as they are, without having to mask or conceal any part of who they really are.


I can't worship regularly at FCC because I attend another church with my family but the first time I went to FCC was one of those times when my folks were out of town. That was when I was told about LUSH. I knew I wanted to join the next available run of LUSH and I'm really thankful that I did.


I can't promise that you will get answers or miracles, but I trust that you will meet fellow Sisters-In-Christ who can identify better with the faith-sexuality issues and struggles you face, and share experiences, stories and encouragement as we journey on together towards living authentic, victorious and God-centered lives.


- B