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One is not born gay and can't help it. It is a choice…

“One is not born gay and can't help it. It is a choice. Just as I can choose not to eat chocolate, but refuse to make that choice. You can throw all your bible verses around. It's there life and their choices you can't save everyone... But if a person has given Christ Jesus their heart, they have…” quote by Justin Lee Riner
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“One is not born gay and can't help it. It is a choice. Just as I can choose not to eat chocolate, but refuse to make that choice. You can throw all your bible verses around. It's there life and their choices you can't save everyone... But if a person has given Christ Jesus their heart, they have been sealed not by any hands, but by Thy Holy Spirit. Amen.”

Justin Lee Riner

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Sexual orientation is presented as a choice, but spiritual belief offers salvation regardless

In simple terms: Being gay is framed as a choice, yet faith claims spiritual sealing

Key Takeaway

Respect personal identity while acknowledging faith

Themes

sexuality faith choice religion identity

Mood

conflicted hopeful

Type

religious social

When to use this quote

  • church counseling
  • LGBTQ+ advocacy
  • faith‑based dialogue
  • mental health support

Key Concepts

theology of salvation LGBTQ+ discourse personal liberty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does belief intersect with sexual identity?
  • What is a compassionate approach to differing views?
A Different Perspective

Faith arguments may oversimplify complex identity issues

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