Homosexuality and the Church

Hmm. Should I go there? Yeah, why not. I've seen the battle go back and forth for too long. No conclusion. No resolution. As a Christian I know that the Bible says that homosexuality is a sin (as is pride, and adultery and gossip ooooo look out) But I ask God why? Why? What can I say to my friends who don't believe the Bible? Why is my sexuality so important to God? Why is God legislating my morality? My answer: LIFE!!! The amount of STDs spread through homosexual activity (and also heterosexual) is truly unnerving to me, and I believe that people rarely talk about this much overlooked fact and we must. A story I read was about homosexual males who had AIDS and were going around trying to give the virus away to their partners, just for the thrill of it. Now please don't get me wrong that is not to say this is what always happens, but it does happen and I do not believe that homosexuals or the general populace are aware of this. We need protection and it is not through more condoms. It makes me angry when people put condoms forth as the true solution to the spread of STDs and especially AIDS. It is not fullproof (check out some statistics), abstinence is. Sorry I'm gonna go off on a little tangent here. Abstinence is not about trying to not do a "bad" thing. Abstinence is about following 100% passionately and whole-heartedly what is best for me, my future mate, my friends and my God. He cares madly for my life. Doesn't want my heart ripped apart. Wants me to have great sex in marriage free from past regrets and guilt. We were created for love and God wants us to be satisfied in His love. So I haven't got it all figured out. In fact I would welcome anyone's response even it is an angry one. If my homosexual friends do read this, please please please know that I will always love you and care about every aspect of your lives.