Homosexuality, is it Wrong to You ?
Are We Still so Closed Minded as a Society in 2008
Does not sound bad in words. However, take that word and say it to let's say a homophobic person, and "bam" the world has come to an end for them. Or let's say you start a conversation with a "Christian" about homosexuality. Do you think their views will be one of happiness and open-mindedness? Absolutely not. In their huge book of rules called the bible, it clearly states that homosexuality is a sin.
"You shall not lie with a male as one who lies with a female;it is an abomination." (Leviticus 18:22)
" If there is a man who lies with a male as those who lie with a woman, both of them have committed a detestable act; they shall surely be put to death" (Leviticus 20:13)
Put to death for having a same sex relationship? Basically with these specific passages, the bible promotes "hate crimes" and the killing of an individual or individuals simply over their sexual preference. I am reading the passages clearly, there is no in between the lines when it comes to the bible. What's written is what is written. Plain and simple or better yet, black and white.
What astonishes me is what business is it of mine or anyone else's as to someone else's sexual preference? I myself have two daughter's who are clearly bi-sexual. Does it bother me or their father? Absolutely not! We have raised our seven kids in to believing that no one is more or less superior. That all people deserve respect no matter who or what race they are.
Here is a perfect example of someone who is completely close minded. In a forum I belong to at Topix.net a woman clearly writes:
"It's not a matter of thinking something is right or wrong. It's a matter of what God has said. It is abundantly clear from the Bible that any type of sexual contact outside of marriage (man to woman) is wrong. Sure, we might get around people who say our sexual choices, escapades, etc are okay, but right and wrong aren't relative. Right and wrong is black and white. Homosexuality is wrong."
What is that !!! What does that mean? Do we not have our own voice or choice in the matter as to who we love or care about? Or does this big book of rules cloud up the minds of nearly half the population?
Another example is the Westboro Baptist Church better known to most as the "God Hates Fags" campaigners. These anal retentive idiots go all around the country preaching that homosexuality is a sin as well as many other issues. Homosexuality of course being the main issue. In a nut shell they promote hate, and truly believe that by promoting these hateful speeches and picketing sessions, that somehow they themselves are superior to anyone else and will be saved by their Lord Jesus Christ.
Unfortunately people like those who belong to the Westboro Baptist Church get to hide behind freedom of speech and promote all the hate they want without ever facing any consequences as to what it might do to those who are not to familiar with the world around them. This goes to Christians and other religions as well who say they love everyone, however the "everyone" has to be to their specifications. If by any chance certain people do not meet their specifications, then those people are denied their right to be part of the church congregation.
What I truly want to understand is why do you feel the need to bash homosexuality? Does it make your life better by belittling someone else based on their sexual preference? Last but not least, what makes you religious people think that you yourself are not the ones who are labeled a sinner for denying someone a happy life based purely on the fact that they are different?
Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality. ~James Baldwin
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24 Comments
Post a CommentFirst, I love your article. It is really well thought out. Regarding this part you wrote, "What astonishes me is what business is it of mine or anyone else's as to someone else's sexual preference? I myself have two daughter's who are clearly bi-sexual. Does it bother me or their father? Absolutely not! We have raised our seven kids in to believing that no one is more or less superior. That all people deserve respect no matter who or what race they are." I would feel the same if my son was gay. Of course all people deserve respect as individuals, and our Constitution guarantees that no one is discriminated in employment and housing. I have a lot of gay and lesbian friends....and you are right, it is none of my business what they do in their private lives just as it's none of their business what I do in mine. However, I am neither a homophobe nor a gay basher, as John Kerry referred to Bush simply because he and I do not believe that the government of any country has the right
A fantastic article and well said!
I think that God made us what we are, so why would he condemn something of his making. I know I might get slammed for this but I think that it is a chemical thing in the brain that "makes" someone choose a same sex relationship. I have a hard time believing that God would make someone one way and then condemn them for being true to their self and following the path that is chosen and layed out for them. I enjoyed your article, really good job.
i think there should be no hate against these people, it's okay to be different in my book, it's just a choice we make in our lives,good write.peace.
Great article :-)
wtf?!
There are women, and there are men. There is nothing in between. What does it take to procreate in our world? One male & one female, so go figure.
It's true that not all Christians think that way but most do, and most portray their disdain and hate outwardly making themselves look like a bunch of bigoted assholes. I also think the bible says you can either stone or kill (whats the difference when the ending will be the same result) for eating pork. Now if that is the case most Christians would be dead by now for having that huge succulent Ham they eat on Easter. Same goes for working on anything on Sunday (the Lords day of rest which was not Sunday back in the day). I don't think we go around killing our neighbors if they are actually required to work on Sunday. Sin is sin. Whether I glutton myself with pizza and icecream because I am PMS or I cuss out the driver in front of me for not using his turn signal. So leave the homosexuals, the bi-sexuals, the undecided or uncomitted, alone. I think there is more important things to do like working on myself first before I judge others and helping my community - where there are *re
The author's viewpoint is yst another example of the increasingly popular "religion" of secular humanism. What's disconcerting at best and disingenuous at worst is her attempt at "understanding" the Bible quoting two passages. Let's be clear about the issue: the bible condemns homosexuality, just as it condemns other sins. It is wrong because it is a choice (but that's a different article altogether). Do some Christians act unbiblical in their treatment of homosexuals? Absolutely. The author cites several examles. Those Christians actually have more in common with the people they deride than they think: both groups are disobeying God.
We come to a dangerous place when man's desire to "be happy" becomes the barometer for acceptable behavior. Like another reader pointed out, who's to say man with animal is wrong? You do? Why? Because it makes you uncomfortable? But to someone else it makes them happy. So that same pro-homosexual logic would then justify bestaility. The point is, we n
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