Debate and Belief

Christians are worried, and not just because the world is over run by the gay and proud homosexuals, sinners, and all that jazz. Many are worried because in many cases there is less Christian debate than ever before. People just don’t seem to ask the question “How can you prove God is real?” in the 21st century. It seems the outreaching Christians are finding it more difficult than ever to make disciples of us, because people can’t be bothered to argue with them anymore.

“OK, so you think we’re ruled by some bloke in the clouds. Good for you, now feck off.”

In the same vein, I’m worried. Not that people aren’t asking theological questions as much anymore. But more that people aren’t asking me questions.

“Are you gay?” always allows me to answer in a vague (but affirming) way, or in the negative - depending on the person. Indeed, unlike in Christianity, I think the lack of questions actually affirms that they believe – that I’m gay.

Just like Christianity this has it’s pros and cons. If you’re a Christian you go to heaven. If you’re a lesbian they don’t bother asking you dopey questions about boyfriends, ex boyfriends, blow jobs and male celebrities, which is good. Christians have to be good at the time, not swear, not drink. Being gay isn’t that bad, however, I feel cheated.

I don’t even get the benefit of the doubt.