Dear Editor,
I have concerns about the man who spoke in chapel this past Friday. My big question is why did he still want to be identified as a homosexual then even though he doesn’t practice homosexuality? As Christians when we first accept Christ, we are brand new. Our past is behind us and we can live a new life with God on our side. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) states, “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” This man doesn’t have to struggle with sin anymore. God has made him new. His identity is in Christ.
Galatians 3:25-26 (NLT) strongly proclaims, “And now that the way of faith has come, we no longer need the law as our guardian. For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” I don’t understand why this man wanted to be known by his sin and not be identified as a child of God. God healed people of their illness, He has fed the 5000, and He most importantly conquered death! If the man claims he is a follower of Christ, I don’t see why God couldn’t heal him.
This universe is endlessly big. Our human problems are not impossible for God. I have heard some people who try consoling say it isn’t successful for this issue. Matthew 19:26 (NLT) strongly claims, “Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” God doesn’t always quickly heal people in an instant. It can take some time.
We need to be there for people who struggle with this sin. I don’t hate homosexuals. I believe we need to pray and love them. I believe wholeheartedly that God who created this vast universe and who has conquered death can heal homosexuals. I think this should be Houghton’s new direction with this issue.
By Rebekah Marie Bunal, Class of ’16
2 replies on “Letter to the Editor: Rebekah Bunal”
Rebekah: Let us be glad that we believe in a forgiving God. For as you judge so shall you be judged. I’m wondering if someone should write an article to this publication about you stating, “I don’t hate Judgers. I just think they need to remember God can heal people of their illness.” I am a Houghton graduate of 1994 and am surprised that this is a response in 2015. You need to remember that we each walk our own path with the Lord. The more you think you have all the answers, the further you are from knowing the answers. Although I did not hear the young man speak, I am quite sure it took great courage on his part to share his heart with so many, knowing he would be judged by people like you. Perhaps you should have a heart to heart with God about why you needed to write to this publication and speak poorly about him, He has done no wrong to you. If you truly were concerned for him, you may have said a prayer for him instead.
Jennifer, you are judging Rebekah. And yes, I’m judging you for judging her. Let’s face it: We’re all judgemental hypocrites, myself, yourself, and Rebekah included. So don’t condemn her for it.