ArchivedOther laws in the bible...I would not disagree with you, in fact I believe a fair and balanced presentation of all the facts, including lifespan, susceptibility to disease, etc. should be part of the discussion. However, in the US the ACLU would take any school district to court for teaching a "religious view". Many school districts are attempting to force "diversity" down the throats of children contrary to their parent’s desires. The NEA (National Education Association) has a pro gay bias, as does Public television. So, at least in my parochial view homosexuality in America is not being presented to our youth in a balanced manner. I believe that gay’s should be given the same rights as unmarried heterosexuals, but not special rights based on their sexuality. I agree that gay partners should have final say about their estates, their health care (including allowing partners access to ICU). Holding hands and kissing in public does not offend me. American's are a bit unusual in their attitude toward public affection between males. A get a "hotel room" kiss is objectionable no matter who participates, however, if Christian's and American's in general are going to wink at promiscuity in heterosexuals they give up their right and authority to censor gay's for doing the same thing. Since you brought up Christianity and Saudi Arabia; have you paid any attention to the numbers of Christian's who are being slaughtered in Muslim, and Hindu controlled countries? Under Islamic law a man or woman can be summarily executed for converting to any other religion, however, it takes 4 unimpeachable witnesses to bring charges against a man for homosexuality. Less than 4 and the person's bringing charges can be severely punished. Gays suffer less discrimination than Christian’s under Islamic law. Christian's are not treated much better in China, India, and other countries where the major religion is something other than Christianity. So in response to your question; yes I am very much aware of the cost of discrimination and bigotry throughout the world. There were also reports of Muslim's sodomizing Christian youth before executing them. As to the story you shared, been there, done that. Only now I do it as an ex-gay man advising Christian parents with gay children to love their children, not disown them for being human beings. |
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