170792 Lew For the Bible tells me so is an eye opening documentary, looking at the conflicts between homosexuality and Christianity. Though most viewers by now will probably have a decent understanding of the Christian views on homosexuality, I believe most won't realize how the negative views truly impact those who are "different". The documentary looks at the moving stories of homosexual individuals and their families, which adds a personal touch and leaves the viewer with a sort of guilt, that their own society is treating people in such a way. The documentary is shocking to say the least. It throws mind boggling statistics, one that stood out to me was that in 1967, 2/3 Americans look upon homosexuals with disgust, discomfort, or fear and that 1/10 says hatred, as well as heart wrenching stories about individuals who were so desperate for acceptance, married their opposite sex despite the fact they were gay. I do consider it to be a lengthy documentary and it could've dragged along, however the diverse and interesting content kept it moving. It thoroughly expressed the Bible and the Christian views on homosexuality, and is both insightful and informative. I think it's a film that everyone should see as it gives a whole new perspective to what the bibles says.

kenny704 For the Bible Tells Me So is a documentary talking about homosexuality and how it conflicts with ideas of Christianity. Throughout the film, various families and couples of Christian faith are interviewed about their experience with close ones being homosexual and how they reacted to it. These interviews usually start with a discussion of their confusion, then the reveal of their homosexuality to their close ones. Various interpretations of how the Bible depicts homosexuals are also discussed throughout the film. I really enjoyed this movie. Most of the the interviews were engaging. I liked how they would interview people who revealing themselves as homosexuals, as well as people close to them, so that way you can see how both sides felt. Before watching this movie, I was never really aware about how some homosexuals sometimes don't realize their true sexuality until they're already adults, and married to another gender, this came as quite a shock to me. I was kind of surprised at how parents would react to the coming out of their child, the amount of negativity they had towards their homosexual children was very sad. I thought the animated cartoon segment was a nice touch to the film, because it kind of lightened up the mood, as everything up until then, and after was in a pretty serious mood. I'd rate this movie a 9/10, a must-watch for everyone.

mccoycaressa I was raised believing homosexuality was detestable and anyone who "practiced" homosexuality were going to hell...no ifs ands or buts. I was raised baptist and my dad was a preacher so there were zero questions about women with other women. That is, until I met my partner. I was so afraid of being with her that I tried to break it off the 2nd day we were together. Anyway, we've been together for 2 and half years and I'm happier with her than I've ever been with ANYONE! That being said, my sexuality and spirituality are very sensitive topics for me. I believe it is unfair how the LGBT gets little chance at salvation with the society we live in. That condemnation from society alone had led me to question if God loved me in the past. This film is beneficial for anyone with a gay family member, friend or the actual gay person who may be questioning religion and homosexuality. I loved the film and will definitely watch it again and again in the future. I will say though, that my heart went out to the African American girl who's family still hadn't accepted her lifestyle. I deal with that too. I find it saddening how my race (AA) are harsher on LGBT than any other race, or at least I think so...smh. Anyway it is truly an educational experience and I think any and every one should watch it!

piper_lovegood13 I was born into the church. The same church my mother and her parents were born into. I didn't know that 'God hates gay people'. When my BFF said that she didn't believe in God she said that was one of the reasons. I had problems believing that. My God loved everyone. My God wouldn't condemn a good person to hell because they fell in love with someone of the same sex. I didn't understand it but I thought that it was the old testament where they still had to kill animals for their sins. As time went on I started to see how the church hates the LBGT community and not God. My church that I was raised in was included in the haters. It was scary hearing this.I was also in deep denial about my sexuality. When all my peers were swooning over the Backstreet Boys, Nysync ext. I didn't get it, I understood that they were attractive but I just didn't get why they were crushing. Looking back now it's so bluntly obvious that I'm gay. Why I always wanted to spend time with my best friend why when playing house I liked making out with her. Why there are only about 5 guys in my life that I have had a serious crush on but girls who I just wanted to be their friend because they were pretty, this being as young as six. I am gay but I didn't even think that was an opition until Jr. high, high school. When I came to except this I felt like I was loosing my religion, I wanted to still feel the love I felt when I was going to church often but the same church I was raised in says bluntly that God hates us. I have tried to find a church that excepts me but I haven't been able to.This movie isn't one sided, which is what I love. I love that I can see my own family in serval of these people. This movie ultimately gave me the courage to come out to my mother, the rest of my family still won't listen to reason and will just tell me I'm going to hell. This movie gave me hope that I can find a balance between my God and sexually.