I agree with everything most said on this page. As far as taxes and what not. And also on being forced to rent to someone you think will be a bad renter. It is not fair for the Gov't to force their hand there.I'll go out on a limb and post my opinion. This is strictly my opinion.I am not calling anyone else wrong or trying to change minds.
First off:
Do I agree with homosexuality?- NO
Do I think they were born that way?-NO
Second: God says to love your neighbors. He didnt say to love them only if you agree with their lifestyle. He didnt say to love them only if they are of the same belief/faith/denomination as you. He just said to love them. NOW,here is the catch:what is the Biblical definition of love? What did God mean for us to do when He said to love "them"? Biblical love is wanting what is best for someone.Period. What is the best thing that could happen to a homosexual? That they get saved and leave that life behind them. Our responsibility is to show homosexuals the Love of God and pray for their salvation.
We have done alot of work for homosexual couples,male and female. I dont agree with what they do,but their money is green and will pay my bills just the same as anyone elses. We treat them with the same respect as anyone else who is kind enough to hire us,we want their repeat business. Homosexuals do catch a lot of trouble for their choices sometimes. I'm not saying I got their back,but they do not deserve any undue hatred because the sin they are wrapped up in is worse than what "I" do. God does not acknowledge degrees of sin,that us something the we do.Especially Christian's it seems,sad to say.I have found that if you do work for a homosexual couple,treat them with the respect they deserve as a creation of God and do not get soap-boxey on them, they will refer you to their "circle of friends" as someone they can do business without being treated poorly just because of their lifestyle choices. Respect grows trust,trust grows an opportunity to tell them about God.
Anyone who reads this and wants to call us hypocrites,or claim we shun our beliefs to turn a buck are wrong. If that is how you feel-fine-but I dont want to hear it-you dont know us.
I know how it feels to have a gay family member. I hate it,but I want whats best for him in the long run. He doesnt come around much because so many people in the family treats him poorly. Its real hard to help a guy out when he refuses to come around.Like I said,respect grows trust.