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Captain Obvious
standing_alone said:This thread is inspired by Becky's thread about how everything doesn't have to be about homosexuality.
It is obviously known that I am a homosexual - and that I'm not ashamed of that fact. However, what I am becoming ashamed of is that everytime someone with a different view on homosexuality states their opinion, they are more often than not labled a homophobe or a bigot. I'm not here to claim that these people are or they aren't - for I have no idea where their prejudices lie. However, I am tired of the intolerance that goes into calling people such names. What does it say about the name caller? Are they any less bigoted, prejudice, or intolerant? It's not for me to say, but I think it's time all of us on RF begin to take a look in the mirror and see if you like what's reflected.
Another thing I am sick of is people claiming that since someone's religion is in opposition to homosexuality, that the person must therefore be opposed to homosexuality. That's not always the case. Perhaps the majority of that religion are, but it doesn't mean all are. Some people will say "Well, that's a homophobic church." Well, it doesn't mean every member is a homophobe. I used to be a Christian (WELS Lutheran) in a very conservative church, but I was very pro-LGBT rights. Was I a homophobe for being a member of that church? I don't think so. I live in a country that denies LGBT people certain civil rights. Am I a homophobe for living in that country? I certainly hope not. So, why can't we stop judging people by what their religions say, and judge them by their words, actions, and deeds?
Frubals!
Too often labels like that are used as a hammar to push beliefs just as much as it is when someone tries to outlaw it. Live and let live, and let everyone practice their faith the way they wish without that sort of recrimination, and that applies to individuals and orginizations on both sides of the issue.