I also understand Samantha's point of view.

I am a Christian and in my church, I don't think they condone homosexuality. But also, they don't condemn it. I believe that in God's eyes, a sin is a sin. Also, I believe that it is up to God to decided what sins are. Everyone sins...and what is a horrible sin to one person, may not be a big deal to another. This world is full of different people and different opinions on how we should live. I try not to stress to much on what everyone else is doing unless it directly affects me. God is the big judge.

As far as rather or not homosexuality is a sin, I really don't know. I really don't care. Even if it is, I've done some sins that are much worse then loving a person.

Two of my closest friends are a lesbian couple. It breaks my heart to see the struggles that they go through. All they want is to be left alone and to have a normal life. Their relationship is alot more true and real then some hetrosexual marriages that I see. They've been together for seven years, are raising a wonderful well balanced son, and are currently trying for another baby (through invitro). They're college educated law abiding hard working citizens, why can't they have a tax break and a some rights?

Out of all honesty, the one downside for me, is talking about this to my son. I've avoided the conversation, and he thinks of them as just close friends. It hasn't crossed his mind to ask how they wound up sharing the same room or having kids.

I want to raise him as a Christian, yet I don't want to raise him thinking that gay people are sinners or horrible people because in my heart, I don't think they are. I guess you can say in that area, the bible contradicts what my heart feels. I have just been avoiding the subject until I am sure how to explain in.