Rampant Homosexuality...

[lilben]

Yo man im glad im not in your shoes. There are alot of gay musicians, pastors and ministers here in the memphis area. My mom doesnt want to let me record with this group because of some simple reason. She said they'll offer to pay me more money if I sleep with them. And my moms knows musicians whom music producers tried to do that to. You know man its all good as long as they dont hit me up. Im known for talking bad to people. ** *** *** ****** ****** ***** ** *** ***** *****.


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[friedaddy]

Hello. I haven't lived in the States in about 8 years? Have things fell off that bad with musicians in the church?? Sin is sin but my goodness, are the churches that packed with the heteroesexually challenged?? Everytime I talk to someone they have a story about a heteroesexually challenged musician. The Bible is clear about sin. Anything that is against God's word is a sin because it boils down to disobedience. To my brother who started this post, if someone comes at you like that, don't get mad. Just kindly instruct them in the way of the Father and move on. Pray for them as well. The situation is no different from a married woman trying to get at you and you declining. I understand where you are coming from but just instruct them in the way that is right. Maybe that encouragement would turn their life around. We have to be careful how we treat one another. Everyone be encouraged. God Bless!!


Friedaddy

[trulyblessed]

AMEN!!! Now that is the Christian way of doing things.

[lilben]

Hello. I haven't lived in the States in about 8 years? Have things fell off that bad with musicians in the church?? Sin is sin but my goodness, are the churches that packed with the heteroesexually challenged?? Everytime I talk to someone they have a story about a heteroesexually challenged musician. The Bible is clear about sin. Anything that is against God's word is a sin because it boils down to disobedience. To my brother who started this post, if someone comes at you like that, don't get mad. Just kindly instruct them in the way of the Father and move on. Pray for them as well. The situation is no different from a married woman trying to get at you and you declining. I understand where you are coming from but just instruct them in the way that is right. Maybe that encouragement would turn their life around. We have to be careful how we treat one another. Everyone be encouraged. God Bless!!


Friedaddy

Yeah what he said.     Hey yall im letting ya know now im STR8!!!

[Nakia518]

...Nakia, what do you play?

I am still a novice :oops: ...
I am learning the keyboard and drums... :D:D:D

[playhear]

Hello. I haven't lived in the States in about 8 years? Have things fell off that bad with musicians in the church?? Sin is sin but my goodness, are the churches that packed with the heteroesexually challenged?? Everytime I talk to someone they have a story about a heteroesexually challenged musician. The Bible is clear about sin. Anything that is against God's word is a sin because it boils down to disobedience. To my brother who started this post, if someone comes at you like that, don't get mad. Just kindly instruct them in the way of the Father and move on. Pray for them as well. The situation is no different from a married woman trying to get at you and you declining. I understand where you are coming from but just instruct them in the way that is right. Maybe that encouragement would turn their life around. We have to be careful how we treat one another. Everyone be encouraged. God Bless!!


Friedaddy

I agree.  I'm having a hard time believing the original poster is getting bombarded with messages from multitudes of gay men.  Just address each individually.  It shouldn't take that long, in fact probably less time then you’ve spent here.  Tell each guy you're into women only.  If you are getting bombarded, there must be something in your posts or in your profile that's attracting gay men to you.  I've had a couple of men invite me to their church to play.  However, I didn't jump to the conclusion that they were gay.

[Mud]

Hello. I haven't lived in the States in about 8 years? Have things fell off that bad with musicians in the church?? Sin is sin but my goodness, are the churches that packed with the heteroesexually challenged?? Everytime I talk to someone they have a story about a heteroesexually challenged musician. The Bible is clear about sin. Anything that is against God's word is a sin because it boils down to disobedience. To my brother who started this post, if someone comes at you like that, don't get mad. Just kindly instruct them in the way of the Father and move on. Pray for them as well. The situation is no different from a married woman trying to get at you and you declining. I understand where you are coming from but just instruct them in the way that is right. Maybe that encouragement would turn their life around. We have to be careful how we treat one another. Everyone be encouraged. God Bless!!


Friedaddy

I agree.  I'm having a hard time believing the original poster is getting bombarded with messages from multitudes of gay men.  Just address each individually.  It shouldn't take that long, in fact probably less time then you’ve spent here.  Tell each guy you're into women only.  If you are getting bombarded, there must be something in your posts or in your profile that's attracting gay men to you.  I've had a couple of men invite me to their church to play.  However I didn't jump to the conclusion that they were gay.

It doesn't matter of you don't believe. I HAVE addressed them individually - but I got tired of doing so. So, I created this topic.

It's not as if it's every fifteen seconds. However, it happens often enough.

~OD

[Mud]

Hello. I haven't lived in the States in about 8 years? Have things fell off that bad with musicians in the church?? Sin is sin but my goodness, are the churches that packed with the heteroesexually challenged?? Everytime I talk to someone they have a story about a heteroesexually challenged musician. The Bible is clear about sin. Anything that is against God's word is a sin because it boils down to disobedience. To my brother who started this post, if someone comes at you like that, don't get mad. Just kindly instruct them in the way of the Father and move on. Pray for them as well. The situation is no different from a married woman trying to get at you and you declining. I understand where you are coming from but just instruct them in the way that is right. Maybe that encouragement would turn their life around. We have to be careful how we treat one another. Everyone be encouraged. God Bless!!


Friedaddy

I agree.  I'm having a hard time believing the original poster is getting bombarded with messages from multitudes of gay men.  Just address each individually.  It shouldn't take that long, in fact probably less time then you’ve spent here.  Tell each guy you're into women only.  If you are getting bombarded, there must be something in your posts or in your profile that's attracting gay men to you.  I've had a couple of men invite me to their church to play.  However, I didn't jump to the conclusion that they were gay.

Furthermore, it's very interesting that you were the ONLY poster to get defensive about this topic. So it must be something in you, that would make you want to place the blame on me, when all I ever say on this site, is what you see out on the open for everyone to see. Like .. why would it be hard for you to believe I'm gettin' bombared? Do you know all of the people who are a member of this site? No. Then you could not begin to know whether it's believable or not. I'm more than certain I'm not the only person having this issue, 'cause I've been told so...

~OD

[playhear]

Furthermore, it's very interesting that you were the ONLY poster to get defensive about this topic. So it must be something in you, that would make you want to place the blame on me, when all I ever say on this site, is what you see out on the open for everyone to see. Like .. why would it be hard for you to believe I'm gettin' bombared? Do you know all of the people who are a member of this site? No. Then you could not begin to know whether it's believable or not. I'm more than certain I'm not the only person having this issue, 'cause I've been told so...

I think find it difficult to believe because my profile is not much different than yours. However, I current have about 800 more posts than you.  I have quite a bit more exposure on this site than you do.  So, actually, my opinion matters here.

I haven't been pushed to the point where I need to send out a public announcement.  In fact, I have not been approached by anyone who is admittedly gay.  Maybe it's because I talk about my girlfriend every now and then.  I don’t know.  All I’m saying is that maybe you should look inward first.  Maybe talk about girls on your profile or something…just suggestions.  I don’t want to turn this into some hostile back and forth debate, bro.  Peace.

[Mud]

Furthermore, it's very interesting that you were the ONLY poster to get defensive about this topic. So it must be something in you, that would make you want to place the blame on me, when all I ever say on this site, is what you see out on the open for everyone to see. Like .. why would it be hard for you to believe I'm gettin' bombared? Do you know all of the people who are a member of this site? No. Then you could not begin to know whether it's believable or not. I'm more than certain I'm not the only person having this issue, 'cause I've been told so...

I think find it difficult to believe because my profile is not much different than yours. However, I current have about 800 more posts than you.  I have quite a bit more exposure on this site than you do.  So, actually, my opinion matters here.

I haven't been pushed to the point where I need to send out a public announcement.  In fact, I have not been approached by anyone who is admittedly gay.  Maybe it's because I talk about my girlfriend every now and then.  I don’t know.  All I’m saying is that maybe you should look inward first.  Maybe talk about girls on your profile or something…just suggestions.  I don’t want to turn this into some hostile back and forth debate, bro.  Peace.

Why would I need to talk about girls on a site called LEARNGOSPELMUSIC.COM? This isn't MySpace. Secondly, none of the people that have sent me messages are people who'd be considered 'active members', in any of the other forums. They're members who lurk. They never post(as far as I can tell) ... and since I'm on this site, even when they're are only a few others, I'm targeted.

It's not about what I need to do, more so than what they need to stop doing. I post my thoughts just like everyone else. Nothing more, nothing less. I just happened to be an unlucky recipient of some messages I'd rather forget.

End of discussion.

~OD

[playhear]

Why would I need to talk about girls on a site called LEARNGOSPELMUSIC.COM? This isn't MySpace.

I mean no offense to you personally, but that statement is rather naive. There is no barrier to entry onto this site, no interviews, no background checks. I don't think the moderators are paid enough ( :lol: ) to do such things. It's available to anybody with a computer and an ISP.  In fact, the title LearnGospelMusic.com is probably more attractive for people trying to prey on naïve folks. You should know that you cannot control the behavior of others and, of course, these "lurkers" you mentioned. You can get all stressed out if you want. I suggest look toward you first and see what you can do to stop these unsolicited people from contacting you.

[Mud]

Why would I need to talk about girls on a site called LEARNGOSPELMUSIC.COM? This isn't MySpace.

I mean no offense to you personally, but that statement is rather naive. There is no barrier to entry onto this site, no interviews, no background checks. I don't think the moderators are paid enough ( :lol: ) to do such things. It's available to anybody with a computer and an ISP.  In fact, the title LearnGospelMusic.com is probably more attractive for people trying to prey on naïve folks. You should know that you cannot control the behavior of others and, of course, these "lurkers" you mentioned. You can get all stressed out if you want. I suggest look toward you first and see what you can do to stop these unsolicited people from contacting you.

I'm not naive, I'm just saying that these people are going to do what they want to do. I'm not the only person - I'm just one of the few who spoke out.

They're pretty indiscriminate ... I don't even have a picture up. Considering that, what would make you think puttin' up I have a girlfriend or whatever, would change things? As if people don't put up fronts. A lot of them are probably on the DL, anyway ... so they know about talking one thing, and living another.

This is a problem that they will have to address within themselves. I can continue to ignore them .. I just felt that by putting their out in the front and center .. it would make some think twice, for fear of being outed, or reported.


~OD

[playhear]

I don't wanna have any private conversations with any guys that have NOTHING to do with music, okay?

The only reason I care about this thread is because of that statement right there from your original post. That rubbed me the wrong way. That doesn't seem like a Christian response to me. Gospel music is not sitting in a box over there in the corner. It's alive and in the air all around us. It's about fellowship and getting to know people. It's a culture. Sometimes we talk about sports, sometimes about Tyler Perry, sometimes about politics, etc. It's all part of the mix of learning about these musicians who make this wonderful music.

[LadyWiz]

I don't wanna have any private conversations with any guys that have NOTHING to do with music, okay?

The only reason I care about this thread is because of that statement right there from your original post. That rubbed me the wrong way. That doesn't seem like a Christian response to me. Gospel music is not sitting in a box over there in the corner. It's alive and in the air all around us. It's about fellowship and getting to know people. It's a culture. Sometimes we talk about sports, sometimes about Tyler Perry, sometimes about politics, etc. It's all part of the mix of learning about these musicians who make this wonderful music.

If LadyWiz may interject here..........Playhear, what Divinstruoso is saying is he doesn't want any private messages from folks if it doesn't have anything to do with music ~ sounds reasonable to me.  

He's not saying he won't participate in the open forums about non-muscially related stuff.....just don't don't PM about anything other than music.  Clear?

[Mud]

I don't wanna have any private conversations with any guys that have NOTHING to do with music, okay?

The only reason I care about this thread is because of that statement right there from your original post. That rubbed me the wrong way. That doesn't seem like a Christian response to me. Gospel music is not sitting in a box over there in the corner. It's alive and in the air all around us. It's about fellowship and getting to know people. It's a culture. Sometimes we talk about sports, sometimes about Tyler Perry, sometimes about politics, etc. It's all part of the mix of learning about these musicians who make this wonderful music.

Pardon me for having preferences ... but, if the only time a guy can message me on here, is when he wants to hit on me - then I'D prefer to not talk to any guys on here, that I don't already know. This preference came about because of my experiences. I've not had one person, that I didn't already know, to message about anything appropriate.

So .. I'm sorry if that rubbed you the wrong way. Make a topic about it, if you want to talk about it that bad. I'm not the Source Of All Knowledge And Understanding ... so, asking me something wouldn't be as beneficial as asking the ENTIRE BOARD.

~od

[theLearner]

I am homophobic person....especially being raised in a Jamaican home and growing up around black carribeans.
If anyone has listened to reggae (i.e. capleton or bounty killa) and has heard a song about gay men.....thats how i feel about them....I can't speak it out here but yah....

I stay as far away from them as possible....(if i see them)
Im a freshman in college and ever since i have entered college, I am seein more open gay men in a week than i have in my life previously!!!!!!!!!!!!

If anyone of them tries to approach me wit that botty mon ting, their getting some serious licks in their face....straight....mi naw play dem type a tings....

[playhear]

If LadyWiz may interject here..........Playhear, what Divinstruoso is saying is he doesn't want any private messages from folks if it doesn't have anything to do with music ~ sounds reasonable to me.  

He's not saying he won't participate in the open forums about non-muscially related stuff.....just don't don't PM about anything other than music.  Clear?

It was clear before and, yes, it is unreasonable. If I private message somebody about some chords and then happen to strike up a conversation about a local restaurant near them in Memphis or wherever, there shouldn't be a problem with that. I imagine this site to be like the congregation right after church service. There's a little too much hypersensitivity going around.

[depondrums]

Wow, I thought I was the only one experiencing this type of thing on this christian web site which is why I have less than fifty post.  I signed on my first day and it was like I had a target on me.  I stopped posting after my first day and I would just look at diffrent post to see if I spotted any funny business going on but I didn't so I just changed my name and started posted again and now I see that somebody else is having the same problem but hopefully this problem will get solved and soon.  And I know that this phrase is very cliche' but it is extremely true.  "GOD MADE ADAM AND EVE, NOT ADAM AND STEVE".   AND "A MAN THAT FINDETH A WIFE  FINDETH A GOOD THING.


I play to the glory of god........

[fretai03]

Wooooow!

This is my first forum experience of this kind ever! And thats including non-christian forums that I'm registered with!

Hmmm... Well I guess its ironic that a christian forum would attract this sort of attention. Or maybe the irony is that this kind of thread took so long...

I think that if this really is happening (I haven't experienced this sort of thing personally) there are un-christian & christian people alike who are in the community purely for the sake of trying to satisfy their personal routine habits/behaviour.

[Drumworkshop]

i posted something similar to this a few weeks back....Divin i feel ya pain bro!!! obviously playhear hasn't dealt with this situation....

....i had a dude pm'in me doing the same sort of thing....this cat straight up told me he was a "D.L." brotha and that he found me attractive...

so divin i'm with you man....if you don't want ppl sending you private messages, i understand cuz i know what its like...

...personally i find it hard for someone to "jump bad" and speak on something they don't know about...but hey thats just my humble opinion

stay up fellas

and for all the pillow biting dudes on this site....DO SOME PUSH-UPS OR SUMTHIN!!!!!! :?