Did Jesus accept LGBT?

The question of whether Jesus accepted LGBT people is interpreted differently across Christian traditions and depends on how one reads the New Testament texts. The Gospels do not record Jesus directly addressing same-sex relationships or modern categories of sexual orientation and gender identity, which did not exist in the same form in first-century Palestine. Jesus' recorded teachings focus on love of God, love of neighbor, forgiveness, repentance, and inclusion of marginalized people. Supportive interpretations point to passages where Jesus welcomed those considered outcasts, such as tax collectors, lepers, and Samaritans, and emphasized love, non-judgment in Matthew 7:1, and the command to love one another in John 13:34. These interpreters argue that Jesus' ministry of radical inclusion would extend to LGBT people. Traditional interpretations point to Jesus affirming the Genesis creation account of marriage between a man and a woman in Matthew 19:4-6 and upholding the moral law of the Old Testament, and that he called all people to repentance. They argue that acceptance of persons does not mean affirmation of all behaviors. Historical context is important. First-century Jewish culture understood sexuality differently than today. Different denominations reach different conclusions. Progressive Christian denominations believe Jesus would fully accept and affirm LGBT people, while conservative denominations believe Jesus loves all people but calls for adherence to traditional sexual ethics.