I am a Christian, I go to church, I attended a Christian college, and I have given my life to Jesus. I also have a lesbian sister, and I am completely supportive of her and everyone else. The following are real things that have been said to or asked to me and are totally inappropriate.

1. How can you love her if she is sinning?

Well, she is my sister so loving her isn't even a question. If the Bible is called into play, Jesus tells us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves.

2. She is going to Hell/ She is a sinner.

Well, not that it is anyone's business, but my sister is also a Christian (see No. 3) and has been saved, so she isn't going to hell. Aren't we all sinners?

We are all fallen people (Thanks Adam and Eve) who must seek out forgiveness from the Lord. Each one of us sins at some point in our lives, and I believe that one sin isn't worse than another.

3. How is she a Christian? Christians don't believe in that "lifestyle."

Again, her "lifestyle" is between her and God; it is not your concern. Who says she can't believe in Jesus?

4. I can't be friends with you if your sister is gay.

That's OK, I understand. I also don't need that kind of negativity in my life.

5. Are you sure she is a lesbian?

That isn't a question for me, but yeah, that is what she has told me, so I'm sure. If you really want proof for yourself, go ask her.

6. Why would someone choose to be gay?

I have the same question; would you choose to be LGBTQ with all the hate in the world? That is why I believe you are born that way, but it is OK if you don't believe that.

These are just some of the conversations I've had with people who weren't really sure if they were supportive of the LGBTQ lifestyle or not. I have come to accept my sister and how she lives her life.

I understand that some people don't accept LGBTQ people and that is OK, but there are some statements and questions that should just be kept to yourself.