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Originally posted by FuzzieAlum
Christian stands on homosexuality:
Lutheran (ELCA): The ELCA has not taken a position on the blessing of same-sex committed relationships. ... The ELCA has acted to welcome gay and lesbian people to participate fully in the life of its congregations and to reject discrimination, assault, and harassment of gay and lesbian persons, and it has called for "discerning conversations" within the church to understand the Spirit's leading in this situation.
Catholic: The Church, obedient to the Lord who founded her and gave to her the sacramental life, celebrates the divine plan of the loving and live-giving union of men and women in the sacrament of marriage. It is only in the marital relationship that the use of the sexual faculty can be morally good. A person engaging in homosexual behaviour therefore acts immorally.
Baptist (ABC): We affirm that the practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching.
Unitarian Universalist: They continue this tradition by advocating equal rights for gays and lesbians, including the right to marry. The UU Association was the first large religious organization in North America to welcome homosexuals and bisexuals as full members, eligible to become clergy. They were also the first major religious group to open an office to in support of equal civil rights for (and social acceptance of) Gays and Lesbians.
Anglican (COE): The [Bishops' 1991] statement treats human sexuality in a very positive way. It recognises that Christians are divided in their view of homosexuality in particular. They emphasise that Christians must reject all forms of hatred of homosexual people. They should protect those who are victimised. The bishops conclude, however, that the clergy are called to ‘a different standard’ from lay people. But the bishops emphasise again the need for further discussion. Once the results of such discussion have been evaluated the bishops will consider whether a further statement is required. For the moment the 1991 statement may be regarded as the most authoritative Church of England position on the subject.
Pretty much every major Christian denomination's stand on homosexuality is covered here:http://www.religioustolerance.org/hom_chur2.htm
Regardless, I think what you're probably getting from this thread is that individual brothers as well as chapters and national organizations all have very different opinions on gays in general and as brothers. My advice is just to rush - you very well might find hostility from some chapters, and others could care less. Just be open about it from the beginning - it would be a painful experience to find out later on that your brothers are going to reject you for your orientation! You'll want brothers who accept you for who you are.
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I agree.. the only way to find out how people feel is to give it a try, go out, be yourself and rush. If they accept you as you are then they are the type of people you would want as a brother (or sister) anyway.
Just as chapters and the National of a fraternity or sorority may have different views on homosexuality - so might an entire sect of the christian community and an individual person. I was born, raised and to this day am catholic - but i wholeheartedly support and advocate love, if thats men and women, men and men, women and women... i'm all for it - i don't care what youre doing in your bedroom.