Jun 30 2008
We are not so different…
There are many people who have this “thing” against homosexuals because they’re “queer,” “unusual,” and all kinds of other mean words. Well, I think it’s time that someone told these close- minded people to get over themselves.
I believe that it is not a person’s sexual orientation that should define them. It should be what kind of person they are- their morals, personality, etc. It is very unfair for gay people to be treated so differently from straight people just because of a small difference. Ever watched the Ellen Degeneres Show? Let me tell you that that is a great show. It is upbeat, exciting, funny, and, oh yeah, the hostess is a lesbian! But guess what? The fact that she is a lesbian doesn’t matter! Fans love her for who she is and they love her show because it is entertaining. And she’s won how many Emmy Awards for that show? I’m not exactly sure, but I think it may be 6. The point is is she is overwhelmingly successful because of her talent, not her sexual orientation.
On May15, 2008 the state of California struck down the ban on gay marriage stating that the ban was unconstitutional and that same-sex couples should be allowed the same rights as opposite-sex couples. I’m sure that many of you reading this saw reports on local news channels. Did you see how happy they were to finally be recognized and given equal rights? I think this is a step in the right direction.
I honestly don’t understand why some straight people are so hell-bent on preventing same-sex marriages. It just seems so shallow and hypocritical. I mean, here are these people trying to teach their children family values, morals, and acceptance, when at they same time they think they are so much better than gays and lesbians.
I hope this doesn’t sound critical or bitchy, but basically what I am trying to say is I think we all just need to be more open- minded and not shun things that are unfamiliar to us.
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You sure hit on a tough and well debated subject with this one. Well, I hear what you are saying about homosexuals not being so different from heterosexuals, because in the end we are all human beings who make and are held accountable for our choices. However, I do not agree with the Supreme Court. While I would never stand on the streets and bash gays or gay marriage, nor would I encourage my children to do so, I truly believe that God meant for marriage to be between a man and a woman. Now I am not trying to be this huge religious fanatic, but if you are going to try to live your life by those standards than you have to come to the conclusion that the “world” is not always right and the “world” wants many things to become acceptable. Take a look at these four passages in the Bible, that address homosexuality:
1) Leviticus 18: 22-30
2) Leviticus 20: 13
3) 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
4) Romans 1: 26 – 29
Homosexuality is disliked by God as much as adultery, and according to the world’s standards adultery is becoming acceptable. Should we then decide that adultery is okay as well? After all there are a whole lot more adulterers in this world than there are homosexuals.
Whether a person is homosexual by choice or by genetics is not the issue. The issue is how they decide to act. You can be homosexual and not act on those lusts. Many heterosexuals control their lusts for the opposite sex every day.
While homosexuals may not be able to receive tax benefits if they are not married, if they have a decent job, they are able to receive all other benefits that they could need or want. God created man and woman so that man would not be alone and for the purpose of pro-creation (Genesis 2: 18 – 25). I do not see how the marriage of a man and a man accomplishes this purpose, nor is it warranted.
Palm Springs has one of the largest gay populations in the world and I know many people who have chosen that way of life. Regardless of my personal beliefs of right or wrong, I would never treat these people with any less respect than I would want. This is what God would have me do and this is what I try to teach our children. Many people believe that because they are Christians they have the right to be rude or hurtful, but the truth is that no one has that right and nothing gets accomplished that way.