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In saying so, he joins a prominent group of Christians whose views on same-sex marriage and LGBT issues have evolved. READ: Best-selling author Eugene Peterson changes his mind on gay marriage. The Christians are bravely sharing their testimony about freedom from homosexuality in the documentary | (PHOTO: HERESMYHEART) Today's culture tells people who are homosexual there is no other way and there is no 'cure,' but Christians who were once LGBTQ have a different story to tell.

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Mel—formerly a ghost writer for famous Christians and now a prominent gay activist—was one of my closest friends for years before he revealed to me his sexual orientation. He still is a close friend, by the way. He had repressed and hidden his homosexuality, and in fact was married and was making a fine career in Christian publishing and also in ministry as a pastor and professor at Fuller Seminary.

Mel became a window to me into a world I knew nothing about. He tells his own story in the book Stranger at the Gate.

We all know well how explosive this issue can be. I get hate letters full of equal venom from both sides: from conservative Christians appalled that I would maintain a friendship with Mel and write compassionately about gays and lesbians, and from the other side wishing I would go further with a full endorsement of gay rights. No, he receives much judgment and condemnation from the church, and also much reasoned disapproval of his life and decisions.

I simply try to balance that off a bit by being loving and nonjudgmental. I found it impossible to have a close friendship with Mel when I ignored the person who shares his life. I think back to Jesus and how offensive he must have found the people he dealt with; yet he treated them with respect, compassion, and love. After all, Jesus had much to say about greed, hypocrisy, pride and lust—sins I struggle with—but did not mention homosexuality.

Do I believe that gay people can be committed Christians? I know far too many of them to doubt that. I also believe that alcoholics and prideful hypocrites can be committed Christians. It may be helpful for us to think through our relationships with divorced people. Do I feel awkward? Do I avoid talking about their current partner, or former life?

Or I think of my greedy friends, or gluttonous friends. How do I handle their weaknesses? Would it be accurate to say that you do not believe God judges homosexual feelings, as heterosexuals experience these temptations too, but that you would consider acting on them and engaging in homosexual activity, either in the mind or in the flesh, to be sin according to the Bible?

As long as I get angry letters from both sides, I feel better. I also disapprove of sexual promiscuity, whether of the hetero- or homo- variety. And the atmosphere of judgment and condemnation is so strong that I feel no need to represent a balanced viewpoint myself. I simply try to love the gay individuals I know, and bring a little grace and mercy to a church that puts this particular sin—if indeed it is that—in a special category.

Dag Hammarsjkold used to say he started by finding the smallest point of common ground between two opposing sides and then work outward from there. Likewise, I prefer to claim the solid ground that pleads for mercy and understanding for both sides. It takes no grace to show love to someone just like me; it takes a lot of grace to show love toward someone of whom I disapprove.

I agree that the temptation and the homosexual orientation are not sin. Beyond that, I stubbornly refuse to answer. The Bible uses the word abomination about those who lie, dishonor parents, and commit adultery—yet we find ways to love such people while not approving of their behavior. Again, the Bible also has very clear and strong words against divorce, yet most Christians have found ways to love divorced friends and relatives.