Gays in the Pews...really?

Ok, so this struck me as interesting when I saw it on facebook, so I thought, let's see what they have to say about this....I was intrigued. So, I open it and start to read. I'll copy it below so that you too can experience the article and give your opinion.

LGBT in the Pews
You can't review the news today without encountering at least one article, post or letter on the culture war. With issues such as marriage, gay clergy, adoption splitting communities in heated debates, individuals who label themselves as both gay and Christian would be few and far between in many people's estimation.
As one of those supposed few, I was intrigued by Politics Daily recent report of George Barna's surveyof 9,000 gay, lesbian and bisexual Americans that revealed that actually 70 percent of gay adults identify as Christian and 60 percent find their faith very important in their lives. Barna is a well-known religious polling organization. And while these numbers are less than the general population (85 and 70 percent, respectively), Barna himself stated that his findings reveal that "popular stereotypes about the spiritual life of gays and lesbians are simply wrong."
"People who portray gay adults as godless, hedonistic, Christian bashers are not working with the facts. A substantial majority of gays cite their faith as a central facet of their life, consider themselves to be Christian, and claim to have some type of meaningful personal commitment to Jesus Chris active in their life today." -- George Barna
Research, including Barna's, gives varying gives varying results on whether LGBT individuals are more committed and involved than their straight counterpart. However, several theories have been given for why so many gays and lesbians seek Christianity (or other religions and spirituality):
Seeking community
Ability to empathetically minster to others
Stories of forgiveness, redemption and acceptance mirror their own
Religious pilgrimage of self-discovery and acceptance is similar to discovery and acceptance of one's sexual self
The article cites Scott Thumma from Hartford Institute for Religious Research, who noted that gay Christians joining religious congregations for similar reasons (pastor, music, etc.) as their straight brothers, with less weight given to the church's attitude toward gays, be it "live and let live" or "don't ask, don't tell." Conflict and discourse arises when we chose to be out publicly or seek sacraments such as ordination and marriage.
Take a look at the rest of the article, and read on. Two communications issues and opportunities seemed evident to me with this new study. First (though possibly more optimistic), these results should help conservative, evangelicals see that many within the LGBT community have even more in common with them besides the simple qualities of being American and human. At least 70 percent of us have the similar faith and belief system. These similarities should serve as basis for conversation, not the endless barrage of arguments from both sides on our differences, almost always without a thought given to the essential communication element of listening.
Secondly, and more importantly, the issue of conflict arising within churches when gays and lesbians are open about their lives draws a distinct parallel to my last post about tomorrow's kiss-in (which involved the Mormon Church). I'll reiterate that we must communicate our lives and our faith through both word and action -- repeatedly and respectfully.

Ok, to me, this is ludicrious! First let me say that I have plenty of friends who identify with homosexuality. They are still people and I love them for the person they are. Hate the sin, love the sinner! However...it is VERY clear in the Bible that homosexuality is a sin and also very clean that "all who sin fall short of the glory of God". Do you remember in the Bible where Sodom and Gomorrah were distroyed because of homosexual sin? Do your studying people before you post something so ridiculous!! I believe in loving those who aren't saved, but I don't believe in trying to justify worldly sin to make yourself feel better. That's like an alcoholic saying that they are a Christian....where does it say in the Bible that you can love sin and God?

The way I look at it is, everyone has 2 choices: Please God or please yourself.

Until next time...