I'm not sure why this story has captured my interest in the way that it has... I am hopefull that this situation is a blessing in disguise for all who are impacted and concerned. We all have much to learn about each other. It may be time that we work through this, or at least go to the next level as it relates to our understanding and acceptance of love between people of the same sex.
On the one hand you have religion which says "homosexuality" is a sin. There is something wrong with the individual that isn't right and that needs to be changed. Is the view that people who are of the same sex should not have sex with each other? Is the view that people of the same sex should not fall in love with each other and express that love physically with each other? Is it okay for people of the same sex to feel romantic love towards each other, but just not act on it? Love is often times left out of the equation when I hear preachers and others talk about and condemn "homosexual" relationships. Sex is the only consideration. Is sex the only aspect of heterosexual relationships? Why is it the only aspect that many think of in regards to same sex relationships?
On the other hand, you have people who have been set aside, hated, murdered, beat up and ostracized because they love people of the same sex. Are more woman "becoming" lesbians, or are more women chosing to risk being their authentic selves because of the great strides that the gay and lesbian community has made in their fight for respect and acceptance? Many people including preachers do not realize that many gays and lesbians have moved beyond the questions of "Do I have a right to exist on the Earth?" People have to wake up and realize that many gays and lesbians are past asking that question. They have moved on to how do I protect and guarantee that I will be protected and respected in a society that looks at me as if I do not have a right to exist on the Earth.
I can't stand the "-isms" that separate and divide individuals, families, and nations. Religion in and of itself is not a bad thing. But people have used it to justify dislike and hate towards people who are different probably since the very beginning. Do we really believe that that is what God wants for us? Who told us...where did we hear it from that homosexuality is wrong? What are the real issues that plague us?
I think about the controversy over Wilson's statements. Those who are offended have a right to be offended. Wilson has a right to speak his beliefs. What is the goal of what we say and what we demand from each other? Is it greater understanding of the other? One party is saying "Hey, accept me!" And the other party is saying "Something is wrong with you, and you go against my religion." What would ministers and preachers be giving up if they accepted same sex love? Would they feel like failures in the eyes of God?
I have many questions and few answers...
On the one hand you have religion which says "homosexuality" is a sin. There is something wrong with the individual that isn't right and that needs to be changed. Is the view that people who are of the same sex should not have sex with each other? Is the view that people of the same sex should not fall in love with each other and express that love physically with each other? Is it okay for people of the same sex to feel romantic love towards each other, but just not act on it? Love is often times left out of the equation when I hear preachers and others talk about and condemn "homosexual" relationships. Sex is the only consideration. Is sex the only aspect of heterosexual relationships? Why is it the only aspect that many think of in regards to same sex relationships?
On the other hand, you have people who have been set aside, hated, murdered, beat up and ostracized because they love people of the same sex. Are more woman "becoming" lesbians, or are more women chosing to risk being their authentic selves because of the great strides that the gay and lesbian community has made in their fight for respect and acceptance? Many people including preachers do not realize that many gays and lesbians have moved beyond the questions of "Do I have a right to exist on the Earth?" People have to wake up and realize that many gays and lesbians are past asking that question. They have moved on to how do I protect and guarantee that I will be protected and respected in a society that looks at me as if I do not have a right to exist on the Earth.
I can't stand the "-isms" that separate and divide individuals, families, and nations. Religion in and of itself is not a bad thing. But people have used it to justify dislike and hate towards people who are different probably since the very beginning. Do we really believe that that is what God wants for us? Who told us...where did we hear it from that homosexuality is wrong? What are the real issues that plague us?
I think about the controversy over Wilson's statements. Those who are offended have a right to be offended. Wilson has a right to speak his beliefs. What is the goal of what we say and what we demand from each other? Is it greater understanding of the other? One party is saying "Hey, accept me!" And the other party is saying "Something is wrong with you, and you go against my religion." What would ministers and preachers be giving up if they accepted same sex love? Would they feel like failures in the eyes of God?
I have many questions and few answers...
posted by Blackgold at 4:21 PM
1 Comments:
bgizzle! such a long time since i popped in to check on you but i see your journey has continued and you have given us a taste into the growth of your spirit. for this, i thank you.
i, too, wonder how the physical aspect of homsexuality seems to be the only characteristic which is spoken of as if it is the only focus of people in the life. is the physical the only conversation piece in the lives of heterosexual people? do they not speak on the challenges of raising children, paying student loans (and a student loan bill doesn't give a damn if you're gay or straight cuz it will follow and find you no matter who you love or who you lay with!), politics, crime, poverty, education, health care, unity, taxes (another thing that seems to care not of with whom you lay but of when you will pay!), race relations and death of a loved one? these are the trials of life that all human beings must experience and they are hard enough to deal with without the pressures of being ostracized for loving and caring for someone of the same sex who is willing to experience these everyday issues with you.
fear sells and people are still buying.
-rocky-
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