The John-Henry Westen Show Former Lesbian: A Priest's Attempt to Whitewash Sin of Homosexuality Harmed Me
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Feb 9, 2024 Kim Zember, a former lesbian, shares her journey of turning to Christ and away from her lesbian lifestyle. She discusses the harm caused by a priest's attempt to ignore the sin of homosexuality and highlights the importance of righteous anger and compassion within the church. Zember emphasizes the need to know and celebrate the goodness of God, and finding love and a relationship with Jesus.
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Kim's Early Same-Sex Attraction
- Kim Zember grew up Catholic and recognized her same-sex attraction as she matured.
- She struggled with fear and shame, initially keeping her struggles private and confused.
Priest's Forgiving Yet Harmful Counsel
- A Catholic priest told Kim that God celebrates mutual monogamous same-sex love.
- She felt this message conflicted with scripture and led to confusion and pain.
Blessings or Blessing Confusion
- Church documents blessing individuals but not unions cause confusion among Catholics.
- Clarity is needed to distinguish blessing a person from blessing a same-sex union.