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Originally posted by GeekyPenguin
I've studied it a little (I have to take a substantial amount of religion to graduate from here) but I think I might have the same problem with Orthodoxy that I'm having with Catholicism right now. I just want to go to a church that thinks it's okay that some people are gay and that people should be allowed to use condoms.
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Orthodoxy believes that condoms (and all other forms of birth control) is something that should be kept private between a couple and God. Its not something for the Church to get involved with.
As for homosexuality, that is a sticking point with me too. I believe that people are born gay; I don't believe its a choice. This is one area where I choose to part ways with the general teachings of the Church. I am glad, though, that the Orthodox Church teaches compassion and love for each other above all else. To me, compassion is the starting point for any discussion, mutual understanding, and reconciliation.
Orthodoxy has brought me so many other joys and spiritual blessings that I can't make myself throw out the proverbial baby with the bathwater. I just figure that I am a little bit ahead of the times on a few issues. If I keep speaking up, and enough other Orthodox do it with me, the Church will eventually listen.
