Re: christians how do you handle the contempt towards anyone who is not pro gay,trans
You shut it down quick. Praises.
Dear @
curlytwirly06...
I pray that my posts do not sound harsh and uncaring. My heart is far from that. As much as I do care, I've learned that there is no middle ground, no bargaining with this issue. There's an agenda to push this lifestyle full throttle into society as the norm, but worse yet, it's being injected into the spirits of innocent children via mainline IV measures, via the media, and far worse, the schools where parents are not free to intervene and protect their children from this deception. Where's the respect and defense for the constitutional rights for these parents and their children?
This is where I take serious issue, along with their platform of comparing their 'struggle' to that of African Americans which is an affront to the truth of our struggles. In addition to suing business persons who refuse to support their disparagement to the true meaning of Marriage.
In answer to how to handle the contempt from co-workers, etc. At work, make it clear that your beliefs are not up for debate nor discussion and say nothing more.
If they persist to 'push' the issue, report it, for this is bullying and make it clear that it's they who are using work hours to discuss controversial issues that have nothing to do with your job description.
Keep in mind, on your job, there are no friends with this issue. Choose not to discuss your personal life with anyone there. When a subject comes up, don't say anything neither contrary nor agreeable and especially not neutral. Be pleasant, yet do not join them, no matter who they are or if they seem to agree with you.
For me personally, it doesn't matter. I'm already 'out there' and there's no turning back. Folks on my job at social events, and others around me, know that it's a waste of time to start this conversation with me.
However there have been times when folks still try to 'challenge me', I make it clear that my beliefs are not up for debate nor discussion. As I shared above, I end it and say nothing more.
Stay strong in your stand for Jesus'. I can tell you from life, that it never pays to concede with sin to make peace, for peace is never a component of sin. I've learned that the 'sins' and the ones in sin that we agree with will only turn against us. That's the nature of it. Sin has no loyalty not even to its self.
True Peace is only in Jesus. And we follow Him in the paths of (His) righteousness for His namesake. The peace that Jesus gives will never be taken away nor corrupted. It is an eternal safe haven for those who dwell within. (Psalm 91)
Dearest One...This will strengthen you to stand even more for God's Word.
I Peter 3:13-22
Who is he who will harm you, you who seeks after righteousness?
13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats[b]; do not be frightened.”[c]
15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. 19 After being made alive,[d] he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits—
20 to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In it only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, 21 and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God.[e]
It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who has gone into heaven and is at God’s right hand—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.