It is my conviction that homosexuality is wrong. I think it is a perversion of God's original blueprint for sexual experience. There are complex theories about its morality, but to me it is a conviction of the heart. I think there is biblical support for the belief that it is a sin, but I value feeling and leading more. Obviously one's view on the matter is a deeply held conviction. I will certainly not beat someone up over their view of the issue. I simply believe that anatomically and psychologically a man and a man and a woman and a woman isn't natural.
I don't support the notion that LGBT people choose their sexuality. This flies in the face of any common sense. Why would someone choose this path when it will surely be more difficult and lead to persecution? (Though I do think there are some people that are choosing to dabble in bisexuality because it is kind of a trendy thing to do right now.) It is beliefs like these that give Christians the label of being dumb.
Even though homosexuality is a sin (again, this is my view) I don't believe it is a mortal sin (as opposed to a lesser "venial sin") as some Christians seem to think. I think homosexuality is an exploitation of the body. So is obesity. Yet millions of Christians are obese and they don't talk about that. Gluttony and homosexuality are condemned in the same verse, but they don't mention that. Divorce is a sin. War is a sin. Materialism is a sin. Exploitation of the environment and resources is a sin. Failure to help the poor and the homeless is a sin. Yet Christians seem to have no problem actively supporting these things. In my opinion, these sins are worse than homosexuality. These issues were the crux of Jesus' message. These were the issues Jesus focused on.
Instead of being known for our hate for the sin, let's be known for our love of the sinner. Nobody is perfect. Everyone struggles with certain things. The church would be a much better place if people started realizing this, instead of people acting like they have all the answers and do no wrong. The church should be a place of humility and understanding. (Humility is the absolute basis for the Christian life.) Church should be the one place that a homosexual can feel welcome. They should be respected and supported there. Yet it isn't that place. It is far too often a place of judgmental people and hate. Jesus ministered with the poor, the oppressed, and the sinful. He hung with the tax collector, adulterer, and the prostitute. Scorn was reserved for hypocrtical religious leaders. I think it is our duty to say that homosexuality is wrong if we believe it. But let's do it in a loving manner. Let's help all the gays that are committing suicide and battling depression or drug addiction because they feel confused and rejected. That should be what our focus is on.
If Christianity has any chance to engage secular culture it must reaccess its priorities. It also absolutely imperative that it be known for its LOVE, not its HATE. When Christians demonstrate love they do tremendous things. Some Christians finally seem to be getting this.
I've posted a related video under the comments section. (A VERY good video.)