Throughout the Bible, there are many verses about love. Love and kindness are two of the most important things taught in the Christian faith. However, many seem to think that Christians can only love other Christians and while we do love one another deeply, we are not limited to only this type of love. Jesus is well-known for His acceptance and love for everyone He came across during His time on Earth. He cared for those deemed lesser and shamed by society. He cares for us, even as we sin daily.
When I came out to friends and family as bisexual, one of the questions I got asked the most was: "How are you bi and a Christian?" or something similar. My sexuality and my faith are two separate parts of my life that I didn't expect to come together until I started drafting this article. I had never realized the conflict I went through mentally. During church, I would keep my sexuality and all opinions regarding it private.
I was hiding behind a wall, a choice that I supposedly had to make. Was I going to express myself as bisexual to the world, or as a Christian? I struggled with this choice for a long time. I have always been supportive of any identity a person chooses, and I have always had an open mind. Because I know the love God has for me, I am able to love others, no matter what.
The simple answer is that I don't have to choose between my sexuality and my faith. Both of these things are so valuable to my identity, and they have made me into the person I am today. I know that God loves me, even as a bisexual, because being bisexual does not affect the love I have for Him.
