A few weeks ago my cousin posted a very disturbing link about a family who was protesting homosexuality. It showed a little girl holding a sign that read, “GOD HATES FAGS”. I was completely repulsed by the image. Here was a little girl, not just being taught hate, but also being encouraged to demonstrate hate. All in the name of Christianity.

Let me go ahead and get this out-of-the-way for all you religious folks. I am very well aware of what both the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible say about homosexuality. It is what it is. This is not about homosexuality. It’s about a lying spirit that has convinced way too many that God and Christians are haters.

If God hates “fags” then what about the rest of us? None of us is without sin. Sure, as Christians, our sin is covered by the blood of Christ; but I haven’t found a “good” one yet. And what does that say of the Gospel Message, aka. Good News? God hating people isn’t exactly good news to me! The One True God demonstrated His love while we were yet still sinners.

How can one say that God hates anyone and then believe that God so loved the world…?

Why not signs that read, “GOD HATES GOSSIPS”, “GOD HATES LIARS”, “GOD HATES FORNICATORS”, “GOD HATES HYPOCRITES”, “GOD HATES DRUNKARDS”? I’ll tell you why…too many church people are those people! Well I’ve got news for you. There are homosexuals in churches too. These people are no different than you or me. They too are seeking Jesus.

We as Christians are to be firm in our faith and to turn away from sin – our own sin. We need to work on our own beams and planks. How are we to demonstrate and tell of a perfect love that produces forgiveness, mercy, and grace if we condemn the very people Christ Jesus died to save?

Look within yourself. What’s your sign? How would you feel if someone was harassing you with a giant sign that exposed your sin and lied about your loving Father?

Love, grace, and mercy are the keys to sharing the Good News. Hate is never the answer. Love wins.

Please pray for those who are lost in sin. Pray also for those who think they are not lost in sin but act otherwise.

There is only one type of person God will turn away. That is the one who denies His Son as Savior.

Now, put down your hateful sign.
John 3:16 & 17, Matthew 22:36-40, 1 Corinthians 13, 1 John 3:7-21
Matthew 7:3-5