Frank,

I think someone who has been saved and born again WILL NOT WANT to continue in the lifestyle of a sinner, whether that sin is homosexuality, drunkenness, thievery, etc. because the Holy Spirit will constantly be convicting that person through the conscience to produce works that demonstrate their faith.

Faith without works is dead (James 3:17,20, James 2:24,26). So the person would would begin changing the lifestyle. It may be difficult to do and require assistance from others or organizations, or specially-oriented Christian churches trained to assist with such changes, but I definitely would want to see some evidence of a genuine rebirth experience. Of course, continued backsliding and sinning would be expected, to some extent, followed by repentance and forgiveness (1 John 1:9). All born-again believers are still sinners and in need of daily confession of new sins.

But, during the time of change, it would be un-Christian to stop loving and caring for these individuals. During that process it should be absolutely clear that we are not sanctioning the sinful behavior or providing an excuse for it to continue. This is not the intention at all.

Frank, I do not know if this makes my position any clearer. I have not had to deal with this particular topic in my personal situation and life so I cannot speak from experience in any way whatsoever. I think others who are more knowledgeable on this topic could speak to the opinions I stated above, and that would be helpful. However, the principles I espouse are to be found in the Bible and clearly state that homosexuality as a lifestyle is sinful and not acceptable to the Lord at all. But repentant sinners who want to change, and can provide some evidence that they are serious, from such a lifestyle are very acceptable to the Lord and He will help them, as should we also.

YBIC,

Robert