torn

i am writing a paper for race & ethnicity. part of the assignment is to reflect upon these questions:

Sexual Orientation: When did you begin to become aware of your affectational or loving attraction to another person(s)? When did you realize that there were sexual orientations other than your own? What do you remember learning about people who are heterosexual, gay/lesbian or bisexual? From what sources did you get information or misinformation about persons who are heterosexual, gay/lesbian or bisexual? How did you learn that you were expected to be heterosexual? What experiences made you aware that your sexual orientation affects how you are treated in this society? What oppressive acts toward gay, lesbian or bisexual persons do you recall or have you witnessed? How did you respond? What in the assigned readings and class discussions reflect supporting or conflicting information to your understanding of the impact of sexual orientation? Do you have issues that may make it difficult for you to help clients who have a sexual orientation that differs from yours? How might you challenge yourself and others regarding heterosexism in your work?




i find myself torn. as a jesus-follower, am i supposed to challenge heterosexism? he was compassionate and gracious... but why didn't the gospels feature stories of him responding to the issue of sexual orientation?

i could use a little help down here, yhwh...