Sometimes I struggle with odd weirditys of this world that are considered a sin in the bible. How does one read about it get research done without wanting more hands on experience. Hard when you want to behave be a person family and Jesus raised you to be. The back of your mind says how can it be. When it feels alright to a person like me it truly does make being a Jesus believer complicated. Hate to dishonor but I tend to anyways family friends cant keep you safe forever is what im trying to say. We create our own judgment about a thing weather it be right or wrong. One shouldn't have to feel shame regret guilt because of it no matter what the circumstance. Since this is way out of my zone can any of you please help educate. Meaning emotionally physical spiritually relationship wise I am a serious Christian woman open in believing many things sexually. Yes a virgin so try to slowly ease me into conversations please. Thanks
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Hi Drea,
As an atheist (born/raised LDS) I can only tell you what I think Jesus is like if he is still with us today. To me Jesus is a nice guy who doesn't go around judging people like people judge each other. One of his most important teachings is, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." To me that means that Jesus wouldn't condemn anything that would make us and the other person/s happy. I don't believe that Jesus would condemn homosexuality, bisexuality, or responsible non-monogamy (e.g. polyamory). He'd be more likely to condemn hate and hypocrisy.
I think it is possible to follow Jesus without following the traditions of conservative churches. But to do so, you must walk a relatively lonely path that your family and (ex?) friends might not approve of. You can get support on this site but you will have to make new friends and that takes time. One thing I think is that Jesus would want us to think for ourselves, not just believe whatever was spoon-fed to us as a kid. Jesus would want us to employ our sense of love and logic. Why would God create us with those abilities if He didn't want us to use them?
So, think about what makes sense, and pray in your heart for guidance. You have just as much right to receive divine guidance as the Pope does. That's what I believe anyway.
Other than that, just let me know whatever questions you have, and I'll try to answer.
Sincerely,
Kevin T.
As an atheist (born/raised LDS) I can only tell you what I think Jesus is like if he is still with us today. To me Jesus is a nice guy who doesn't go around judging people like people judge each other. One of his most important teachings is, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." To me that means that Jesus wouldn't condemn anything that would make us and the other person/s happy. I don't believe that Jesus would condemn homosexuality, bisexuality, or responsible non-monogamy (e.g. polyamory). He'd be more likely to condemn hate and hypocrisy.
I think it is possible to follow Jesus without following the traditions of conservative churches. But to do so, you must walk a relatively lonely path that your family and (ex?) friends might not approve of. You can get support on this site but you will have to make new friends and that takes time. One thing I think is that Jesus would want us to think for ourselves, not just believe whatever was spoon-fed to us as a kid. Jesus would want us to employ our sense of love and logic. Why would God create us with those abilities if He didn't want us to use them?
So, think about what makes sense, and pray in your heart for guidance. You have just as much right to receive divine guidance as the Pope does. That's what I believe anyway.
Other than that, just let me know whatever questions you have, and I'll try to answer.
Sincerely,
Kevin T.
Thanks
I really appreciate the help it means a lot to me one thing ive noticed is there isn't a really good amount of dating websites for Poly other then maybe FB. It kinda is troublesome to me because I wanna be able to get out there but not even meet ip has groups in my area grrr. So how does one go at it if you don't like paying for a service that might be a little to extreme for your own taste. The type of gal I am is choosing friends carefully without a idea of where to start im stumped. Thanks for the help again
I really appreciate the help it means a lot to me one thing ive noticed is there isn't a really good amount of dating websites for Poly other then maybe FB. It kinda is troublesome to me because I wanna be able to get out there but not even meet ip has groups in my area grrr. So how does one go at it if you don't like paying for a service that might be a little to extreme for your own taste. The type of gal I am is choosing friends carefully without a idea of where to start im stumped. Thanks for the help again
A couple of dating sites that poly people have used:
Besides dating sites, you can look for live poly groups in your area and participate in their get-togethers. Some tools for finding them:
- http://www.okcupid.com/
- http://www.beyondtwo.com/
- http://adultfriendfinder.com/
- http://www.polymatchmaker.com/
Besides dating sites, you can look for live poly groups in your area and participate in their get-togethers. Some tools for finding them:
- https://fetlife.com/
- http://www.facebook.com/
- http://www.polygroups.com/
- http://polyamory.meetup.com/
- http://www.polyamory.org/SF/groups.html
- http://polyevents.blogspot.com/#localgroups
- http://openingup.net/resources/local-orginizations-u-s/
- http://www.polyamory.com/forum/showthread.php?p=83656#post83656