From homophobic to out and affirming, LGBTQ+ Christian advocate | Aubrey Brolsma | TEDxHopeCollege

[@TheRainbowChaplet]

Internalized homophobia is a terrible thing... Thank you for being brave and explaining what it is like to overcome it!

[@srijanghoshh8633]

Jesus Christ loves you who ever you are.

[@apostate_indian]

He loves you and he wants you to be with him in heaven,but there's a criteria that u should follow on ur life on Earth,so that u can get to him,and homosexuality is a sin in god's words,ask him to heal you and pray to him for forgiveness!

[@roxas5071]

So true my partner.

[@dakotachristopher5532]

@Solal I pray that you will come to know Jesus Christ.

[@drywall1873]

@@apostate_indian Exodus 21:20-21

[@TheInvisibleOrange26]

But not everyone wants to love Jesus Christ

[@user-yt7fp4ws6o]

May this concept blossom even more.

[@TAC-bible]

To any queer people who have given up christianity because of condemnation in the church, I encourage you to please dont give up on Christ. He doesnt view you as wrong or sinful for being queer. The church has been at fault for this wrongful bigotry. Please try to find an affirming community of believers to share your life and experiences with. It may be hard, but it's getting easier every day as more and more churches are becoming educated and learning to accept you.

[@rhifunke6664]

Amen. This made me cry. I’m so grateful for the word of God to be spread in love and acceptance 💜

[@TheRainbowChaplet]

Very sweet of you thank you for sharing! And caring!

[@thekeyimani]

Ignore all of these so called Christians to their hateful rhetorics. The Bible has been translated many times, even for homosexuality in 1946. For some reason marrying the same gender is worse then murder and sleeping with underaged children (looking at YOU, certain pastors). The backhanded responses in our community is unfortunately led astray.
This was a wonderful TED Talk, May God bless you in His light ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@dylansharkey6040]

There is a film about the translation in 1946: the mistranslation that shaped culture... and it has riled up a lot of christian churches without having seen it... I really hope it has the impact it seeks, to heal divisions in the church and bring those in pain towards the light.

[@Pikog777]

I thought it was in 1971? Why are you people never consistent!!!??!

[@MusicalRaichu]

@@Pikog777 The error was first published in 46. A revised edition that corrected the error came out in 71. (I have both editions on my bookshelf.)

[@marilynwillett804]

ARE murderers having parades? are murderers asking for respect and to be married to murderers and to adopt babies? and to teach your children in school?

[@zHikaruu]

God created the cishet and the LGBT+ alike.

[@b.t.c6419]

God created people to behave a certain way? Only if you buy that that these are innate traits. For those who care about it, the Bible suggests no such thing. For those preferring a more secular form of information, neither does science.

[@silentghost751]

Cishet? You mean fishnet?

[@akrenwinkle]

@@silentghost751 You know... like cishet stockings. I love 'em. On other people.

[@silentghost751]

@@akrenwinklewhat’s that mean?

[@grandmamoses6977]

God doesn't create organizations i.e. LGBTQ

[@reema-i7y]

I think more and more LGBT individuals of faith need to embrace their beliefs.
It took me canceling all the external positive and negative comments, thoughts (religious or non religious) about the LGBT community and doing a deep internal spiritual search to finally realize that I was created this way by my maker and I am embracing it.

[@kalensilva5814]

My friend if you have found any inspiration in this video, you have taught in false teaching and if you continue to abide by this; than I’m sorry but for this you will be accountable for your own actions and words day of judgement

[@reema-i7y]

@@kalensilva5814 - sorry! Not for you too judge or think you are the spokesperson for God. If, I have wronged (which in this case I know I haven’t ) than I will accept the price. I know it was not a choice. And I have found my peace of acceptance and I will live by it.

[@godisfreedomwithjordaneffr8798]

@@reema-i7y it’s not about them thinking they are a spokesperson for God love it’s about GOD BEING A SPOKESPERSON FOR GOD THROUGH HIS WORD WHICH STATES THAT HOMOSEXUALITY IS A SIN!

[@reema-i7y]

@@godisfreedomwithjordaneffr8798 -
With all due respect! I absolutely disagree with you. You are entitled to your belief’s. But so am I and many others who believe otherwise.
My faith and my trust in the higher power is all that I need for guidance. I have embraced it and I hope that many others in the LGBT community do as well. 🙏🏼

[@VSHTRAY]

@@reema-i7y keep living your life for who you are and keep god at the center of your life and relationships

[@laraschl5770]

the way you spoke was extremely catching, so clear and brave. Such a wise message. Very well done!🧡

[@TheRainbowChaplet]

May we all spread virtues of inclusion, equality and justice. Thanks for your comment Lara.

[@eden3473]

After reading the comments I've come to my conclusion... for the people who preach gods word and say you can't sin to get into heaven are breaking that rule by directly insulting people, you should be doing what God does and be accepting of all. The only thing the people ask is respect, you don't even have to like them but the obsession people have with going after the lgbtq seems generally unhealthy

[@DarkWolf-407]

I understand. Many people seem to think they know exactly what God wants but rely on themselves, which is why no one is good. I hope you don't think all Christians are like this. I don't support the LGBTQIA+ community but I don't condemn it.

[@eden3473]

@Dark Wolf 407 thank you for the thought-out response it's been a while since somebody has understood where I'm coming from. I can see your point as well, and I fully agree with you

[@monokai_]

So many hateful people in these depths of RUclips, all I want is a non hateful church/ preachers ☹️

[@DarkWolf-407]

@Ayusmita Nath yes. We as Christians need to assure that everyone hear the Gospel. Many people seem to think we hate them. Really they hate the words.

[@Lucerna999]

only the perfect get into heaven

[@monokai_]

God bless you !!! ❤️🏳️‍🌈

[@Pikog777]

lgbt is sinful

[@Suzicherie7777]

Seminary trained ordained minister here. God loves everyone, no exceptions!!! The love of Christ is wide and deep. Those who try to make it shallow aren’t serving Christ.

[@TVMAN1997]

"Go and sin no more"

[@randomkat8198]

This is amazing! This women is a role model lgbtq + 🏳️‍🌈

[@TheRainbowChaplet]

Thank you... Many blessings. Please share.

[@katkatsanis]

Yes, I entirely agree. Brava ❤👏💕

[@Jesusistheanswer2life]

Just came to faith and the homophobia I see in all of my favorite RUclipsrs is gonna give me an aneurism.

[@Jesusistheanswer2life]

Christian youtubers*

[@TVMAN1997]

Jesus met with sinners and people who lived differently. However, while he was respectful and understanding, he did not affirm their way of life. He would tell them, "Go and sin no more"

[@user-wy2qt2wf7z]

I'm affirming Christian too!!, God bless you ✝️🏳️‍🌈❤

[@FactStorm]

Finally, a rational person who was honest with herself.
I wish all indoctrinated homophobes will see the light per se lol

[@matthewmendez2394]

How are we indoctrinated lol

[@b.t.c6419]

And I am sure that your name-calling and virtue signaling will make it so. Except, once they all "see the light" what will YOU do to feel superior to them then?

[@FactStorm]

@@b.t.c6419 Thank you for proving my point.

[@tonymercer7759]

@@matthewmendez2394 If it means influenced by the Word of God, then so be it !

[@matthewmendez2394]

@@tonymercer7759 Where in the bible does it say homosexuality is not a sin?

[@user-jn7xf2rc7g]

I agree with you ❤😊

[@finallyfree2BMe]

Thankyou so very much! I really needed to hear this today

[@randomkat8198]

Same

[@user-jn7xf2rc7g]

Yes!

[@dougstewartF69]

this was so powerful thank you for sharing and being so brave

[@JosueJoseph1991]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@katkatsanis]

I love this heartfelt offering - so beautiful and powerful. 🙏🏻✨✨🙏🏻 Y E S ❤ and A M E N 👏

[@roxas5071]

Finally people understand!
God is the God of Love after all ❤

[@tonymercer7759]

But God does not tolerate sin

[@roxas5071]

@@tonymercer7759 it's not a sin because he is the god of love and he accepts all forms of love ❤️

[@tonymercer7759]

@@roxas5071 God is indeed the God of love, the love that He showed by giving his Son to the world. He is not the God of the love that we define or claim and not the God of the practices described in Romans 1.24-32.

[@cherylclark2508]

​​​@@tonymercer7759
If you are a professed Christian, do you believe and follow His revelations? Why His Father deemed that He should descend to Earth?

[@degew9367]

​@@tonymercer7759 Exodus 21:20-21

[@gracekennedy896]

I love this so much - so proud of you, Aubrey, and everything you are. :)

[@planetshack3462]

Thank you so much. Crying right now!❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kalensilva5814]

I’m sorry, but these are false teaching and if you abide by this and continue in false ways: I assure you, you will be accountable for own actions when he comes

[@planetshack3462]

@@kalensilva5814 I hope I am held accountable for him coming. 😉😉😉🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 Go heal Karen.🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@cool76832]

@@kalensilva5814 Yes I agree these things shouldn't even be talked about in teaching places such as churches and schools

[@Fluid_x-ph7oj]

@@kalensilva5814are you saying this after actually knowing what queer theology’s saying and all the reasons why they are saying homosexuality isn’t sin? If you don’t, then you can’t say it’s wrong.

[@Fluid_x-ph7oj]

@@kalensilva5814I used to think queer theology was just trying to justify themselves so I avoided reading it. But then I realized not actually knowing the theory and deciding it’s wrong because of prejudice was not seeking the truth.

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Beautiful!

[@ErrinHarwell-lr1ys]

@@PurgeKing838neither is your judgement.

[@ErrinHarwell-lr1ys]

@@PurgeKing838 thoughts on his judgment of forcing women to marry their rapists in Deuteronomy 22:29

[@prestonphillips473]

This lady is so so wrong in a lot of what she says. It's hyper emotionally charged and not an ounce of logic or theology or scripture to support what she's saying. A waste of a Ted talk. Idolatry. Repent and believe in Christ for dying for your sins. Call out to the Lord and confess with your mouth and believe in your heart and you will be saved. People need to really start there and not look for people who say what you want them to say to tickle your ears.

[@degew9367]

Scripture? You mean like
Exodus 21:20-21

[@MusicalRaichu]

Her point was not to refute the claim that "the bible condemns homoxesuality" but to inform you of the harm such a position does. People have suffered greatly and even died as a direct result.
As she said at the end, there are plenty of resources that explain what you need to know. There's also a new book out, concise and easy to read, by Jonathan Tallon.
Please also be careful about misapplying scripture. The tickled ears are of those who justify wrongdoing, like those who give in to humanity's basest instinct of suspicion towards those who are different, who thank God they're "not like that tax collector", who like to oppress the vulnerable. It's not about those who promote love.

[@user-yt7fp4ws6o]

We have to help push this clip.❤🎉

[@TAC-bible]

Although I agree with the majority of this message, I disagree with how it is presented.
It is possible to love someone without accepting a sinful part of them. We are ALL sinners and Jesus loves us fully despite this. This is why He died for us. He made a way for us to have forgiveness. Its still on us to accept Himand to change outselves to be more like Him.
That being said, I proudly affirm and accept the LGBT+ community. Being queer is a gift and no one should make you feel ashamed for this. Being queer and acting on it, embracing it isnt a sin. It's a blessing.

[@anasebastian748]

John 13:34 ♥️

[@user-kd7or2mw5f]

God created natural laws of how this creation is supposed to work. When we go against them, most of the time we will have problems, both physical and mental. Look at that as a blessing from God. He chastises to correct and draw us back to Himself. The minute you begin to feel comfortable in a sinful lifestyle, that is a sign that God has given you up to your own desires. That is the worst place to be.
So be thankful if you feel uncomfortable in your sinful lifestyle. God may be drawing you to Himself and granting you repentance to follow Him in Truth.

[@calebryhal293]

Guys, you can love somebody but still tell them when they're wrong

[@calebryhal293]

@@PurgeKing838 you said it much better me :)

[@NewJack-wr4bq]

It’s called “charity”. Not the oft used new form of that word for giving to the poor or sick, but the older Christian form of the word . It means sharing hard truths out of love to those that are blind or loss… these aren’t easy things to do or say(“affirming” is the easy way. ) but they are the right thing to say.

[@Lucerna999]

blasphemy

[@Fluid_x-ph7oj]

😂

[@JaeFenomenal]

Beautiful.

[@silentghost751]

A Christian would never say walking away from Christ is a good thing

[@TheInvisibleOrange26]

And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many 14:07

[@Leif208]

This is pathetic. She's pathetic. NOT because of her same gender attraction, but because she doesn't just want to freedom to live the lifestyle of her choice, but she also is insisting that anyone who disagrees with her should be silenced and forced to agree with her. She also does not want to feel any remorse, any guilt, any shame, any non-acceptance, for her choice, but require those who have different beliefs (and consider her choice to be harmful to herself and others), to change their beliefs. And believe me, if she had the power, she would make this required by law and punishable if not done so.

[@thefellowshipchristsglory9282]

Homosexuality goes against what scripture says about it. God never tells us to follow our hearts or feelings. He says deny yourself pick up your cross and follow me. I understand the battle of temptation,bait of Satan and our flesh but we must crucify what goes against the word of God. The Bible will not ever change to fit what we want. God help us all deny ourselves,heal, be delivered from what grieves you and give us hearts after you. Help our straying! Go after the lost sheep!

[@ErrinHarwell-lr1ys]

Yep forcing/selling women to marry their rapists is what the Bible says in Deuteronomy 22:29. Love, justice and morals

[@markshard]

@@ErrinHarwell-lr1ys context is king. you missed the context and decided to cherry pick

[@adeleyeogunmosu4697]

This is such a lie and misleading

[@Liliana-of7ji]

Read your bible and pray in Jesus name. Ask to be led by God and to not deceived. Spiritual warfare is real and the Prince of the power of the air wants to keep you in allegiance to him. He wants you to continue being of the world. Pray for guidance. Put your pride aside and submit to the Lord.

[@Mark-ye9pi]

11:12

[@binghamguevara6814]

I wonder how many dislikes this has?

[@davinson6678]

I would like to know how exactly studying Greek led her into that theological conclusion.

[@FollowingJesusForever]

Because: For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.
2 Timothy 4:3

[@davinson6678]

@@FollowingJesusForever She probably did read this verse and Greek and failed to understand it 🤣

[@cherylclark2508]

@ Davinson
Have you personally compared the meaning/accuracy of a New Testament scripture in its original Greek language, to ithat in its later translations??

[@dutchkel]

Your question suggests your ignorance on translations of certain words

[@davinson6678]

@@cherylclark2508 Yes, I have. I would like to know what exactly about learning Greek syntax provided her with such insights.

[@Zphidrummer]

This is all types of wrong lol. 😂

[@aydenghramm8483]

How

[@kaleido9631]

Research on this topic leads nowhere. The politics surrounding this topic are so deep, objective research is not being done or at least being widely publicized. The speaker is wrong, but I understand her. The world doesn't know what to do about lgbt, neither Christians nor queers themselves. It is definitely a sin to act on those feelings. People don't understand how the average queer person is negatively changed by acting on their sinful desires, probably because those who speak out against those sins are silenced. I do believe translations issues occur. But not in like several separate places in the Bible. Homosexuality is referred to, what, six times in the Bible? So how could all those six places be mistranslated? The Bible is a tool, not something to be worshiped, but the vast majority is also true.

[@ErrinHarwell-lr1ys]

Yep women should be forced to marry their rapists bc the bible says so. (Deuteronomy 22:29.)

[@EquaInAHabiForHuOfL.G.B.s]

Healthy indeed

[@_Spider4]

U ain't Christian

[@hahaalexasendthistorodrick]

That sounds like a skill issue, what is God's unending love an exclusive vip club now?

[@mcexistant664]

Must a Christian be sinless. Can we only be Christian if we have no sin, must we be perfect in every way without flaw or without sin to earn the love our Lord.

[@janyapejen6214]

Hey to who ever reads this!
God does loves as who ever u but still if u are in sin he would urge u to repent but if u dont then he can't do anything Cuz its ur personal will, and LGBTQ+ is hated by God for all those who dont know Paul writes it in Roman's 1 do read it and see for urselves, and hope we all know what God did for Sodom and Gomorah, Guys if u didnt know this and is caught up in this sin, dont worry still u have time to repent and better do it now Cuz it's the right time, God is still there wating when u would come back, but dont misuse that time is there and I can still enjoy, God's love is everlasting but so is he a jealous God and ya so hope u guys understand and again God doesn't like LGBTQ+ as God made human as man and women not man and man or women and women, marriage is a Holy covenant and do not spoil it....I pray for ur deliverance and healing! Amen God Bless!

[@ErrinHarwell-lr1ys]

“God hates you please stop because he loves you.” Is what you sound like

[@taomaster2486]

Hey like there are many religions why Christianity only. You were born in certain place. What is jainnism lets say fits you better or Buddhism?

[@catwoman4728]

Romans 1 - New Testament
22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

[@yodaedits416]

Cringe verses from cringe book, L

[@gondolier3463]

@@yodaedits416 you are lost brother.

[@cool76832]

@@yodaedits416 God bless you

[@yodaedits416]

@@cool76832 May the ball of light and love and the true architect of all realities bless you too

[@MatrixIsbreaking]

@@yodaedits416 Jesus loves you and I love you

[@kalensilva5814]

Hey! A disciple of God children stopping by, just wanted to say that sadly I’m sorry my love but there contraindications of what you have said, and I will be gentle to say this as well, live as you want, but becareful how you preach these false teaching; you will be accountable for it the day of judgement

[@ryanplayz1979]

well said my friend.

[@braahahhhh]

you see this is why you need to be educated from the Bibles from 1576 💀 your being deceived by a Bible that was written by the government official.. this is why you go deep into context and read more than one especially the original KJV or the Geneva Bible or the dead sea scrolls...

[@kade-qt1zu]

As an Atheist, I'll be sure to prepare for your day of judgement. Whenever it is, at least.

[@gondolier3463]

Day of judgement is coming brother’s and sisters!!! The truth will be revealed and the ones wicked will be held accountable. God bless us all.

[@dakotachristopher5532]

@@gondolier3463 We will all have to give an accounting for our works on that day.

[@wcsxwcsx]

You've been down a hard road. I can't imagine what it's been like. But as an atheist, I'm disappointed with the path you chose to cope with it. You remodeled your view of God until he approved of what ever you happened to be. As if the all-powerful God of the universe were that pliable and subject to your wishes. As an atheist, I step back and look at the Bible teaching on LGBTQ people and I've ended up agreeing with the evangelicals' view. You are what you are, and the Bible says what it says. Neither should be warped to accommodate the other. The solution I see is a break between the two. Abandon the Bible whole cloth. Give up on the concept of God. No more compromises. I know, you have so much invested in Christianity throughout your life. You wanted so much to believe in a loving God. It's so hard to walk away from something you've devoted so much of your life and emotional commitments to. How can you admit you were so wrong after all this time? But reality and nature don't care about your mental commitments. Facing up to the fact that you were wrong all along would be the hardest road of all for you to go down. Can you do it?

[@tikkari55]

I know the verses in the bible that condemn against homosexuality. However, You have to take into consideration, that bible is also an historic book, so it was written by people. At the time, homosexuality has mostly been forbidden, which is why paul talked about it so negatively in his letter to romans.
So I'm not sure if everything that the Bible says should be taken literally as god's word, cause it was still written by people and times were different back then.

[@SirenSirenKaninis]

Finaly. A sane person

[@DarkWolf-407]

Sorry but its absolutely insane to think God isn't real for any reason.

[@hellogirlyboy]

@@DarkWolf-407 not believing in a creator is not “insane” just like how believing there is a god isn’t “insane” either. Its just their belief.

[@silentghost751]

@@hellogirlyboyhow else do you explain existence?

[@earlwhite3760]

Sick

[@morgan-nm3xb]

Groomers gonna groom.

[@nikoappsmuggred7220]

yes those pastors do.

[@DumbOrangeFrog]

HEY YOU! DONT BE YOURSELF OR YOU WILL GET KICKED OUT

[@braahahhhh]

And who are you to tell people who goes into the gates of heaven and not? Her faith could be much more stronger than your for sure

[@queen_of_domination]

I respect her….but would not attend her church. I hope that she’s living a happy life though.