Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below
Answer if you're a biggot?
- Thread starter kingsbury
- Start date
you're kinda right
I admit you're right on that. I did start off stupidly and regret doing that. I was just writing that because I pissed off at the time about something I read in another thread. But, I shouldn't have done that. I also shouldn't try to tell you what you should think and call you an idiot or anything like that. I can understand if thats what your religion calls for. But, the only thing I don't understand why people can't leave it at that. Like today, I was listening to a christian radio station and they were having an author of a book who said, "if you know of a homosexual in your family, you should never leave your children alone with that person". He made the same old false argument that gays are sick and want to recruit children, blah blah blah. I mean, I understand that bible says gay sex is wrong. It never says anything about gays being sick, and all that other stuff. It says sodomy is a sin. It doesn't say gays are predators, that they want to "convert" children, that they are godless people, etc etc...all the common stereotypes. It just seems to me that all their "evidence and research" seems to start from the point that gays are evil and then go from there. Thats not how science is done, its supposed to be impartial and start with no opinion and endeavor to find the "truth", whatever that may be. And, I admit there is research which is pro-gay that isn't done correctly. Also think its funny how people use the words "gay lifestyle". I always wonder what they mean by that, my life is pretty normal and boring actually. I go to work, come home, my boyfriend and I have something to eat and then on most nights we'll watch TV and then go to bed. I'm no different. Anyway, I'm rambling. Basically, I'd like to apologize for coming off as a self righteous asswipe. I just really wanted to have a discussion. I understand why people disagree with the act of gay sex, I just don't understand all the other stuff that some people come up with. You have every right to disagree with me, I just wish things could be nicer and I don't understand why being gay has to trump all of your other personal qualities so that people wouldn't want to have anything to do with you even if you're the kindest person in world. I also think gays deserve equal rights, meaning they deserve the right to marry, the right to have children, to receive equal benefits as straight couples. Nothing special, just equality. Thats about it.....again sorry to sound so elitist....thanks
I admit you're right on that. I did start off stupidly and regret doing that. I was just writing that because I pissed off at the time about something I read in another thread. But, I shouldn't have done that. I also shouldn't try to tell you what you should think and call you an idiot or anything like that. I can understand if thats what your religion calls for. But, the only thing I don't understand why people can't leave it at that. Like today, I was listening to a christian radio station and they were having an author of a book who said, "if you know of a homosexual in your family, you should never leave your children alone with that person". He made the same old false argument that gays are sick and want to recruit children, blah blah blah. I mean, I understand that bible says gay sex is wrong. It never says anything about gays being sick, and all that other stuff. It says sodomy is a sin. It doesn't say gays are predators, that they want to "convert" children, that they are godless people, etc etc...all the common stereotypes. It just seems to me that all their "evidence and research" seems to start from the point that gays are evil and then go from there. Thats not how science is done, its supposed to be impartial and start with no opinion and endeavor to find the "truth", whatever that may be. And, I admit there is research which is pro-gay that isn't done correctly. Also think its funny how people use the words "gay lifestyle". I always wonder what they mean by that, my life is pretty normal and boring actually. I go to work, come home, my boyfriend and I have something to eat and then on most nights we'll watch TV and then go to bed. I'm no different. Anyway, I'm rambling. Basically, I'd like to apologize for coming off as a self righteous asswipe. I just really wanted to have a discussion. I understand why people disagree with the act of gay sex, I just don't understand all the other stuff that some people come up with. You have every right to disagree with me, I just wish things could be nicer and I don't understand why being gay has to trump all of your other personal qualities so that people wouldn't want to have anything to do with you even if you're the kindest person in world. I also think gays deserve equal rights, meaning they deserve the right to marry, the right to have children, to receive equal benefits as straight couples. Nothing special, just equality. Thats about it.....again sorry to sound so elitist....thanks
forgot
Also, I'm sorry I made that stupid statement about religion. That sounded very ignorant and hateful itself. I just get wound up sometimes by what some extremists say and makes me mad. Actually, I went to a catholic high school and the priest who was the president of the school is actually a really cool guy. (hold the jokes)...We went to dinner early in the school year and he was very understanding and wasn't judgemental at all. he actually told me he thought the church was wrong on a lot of things about gays, which I didn't think priests were allowed to do, I thought they were supposed to keep their personal opinions to themselves....anyway, he is a great guy and I know other people like this. I don't hate christians, I don't hate anybody. Sorry for the offense....and please don't say that going to an all boys school turned me gay or something...lol
Also, I'm sorry I made that stupid statement about religion. That sounded very ignorant and hateful itself. I just get wound up sometimes by what some extremists say and makes me mad. Actually, I went to a catholic high school and the priest who was the president of the school is actually a really cool guy. (hold the jokes)...We went to dinner early in the school year and he was very understanding and wasn't judgemental at all. he actually told me he thought the church was wrong on a lot of things about gays, which I didn't think priests were allowed to do, I thought they were supposed to keep their personal opinions to themselves....anyway, he is a great guy and I know other people like this. I don't hate christians, I don't hate anybody. Sorry for the offense....and please don't say that going to an all boys school turned me gay or something...lol
whoever you want
I'm definitely not saying you can't hate anyone....you can hate everyone....thats what makes america great, or at least part of it. But, yeah freedom is for everybody.....I would definitely defend the right for people to hate whoever they want
Like a couple years ago the Klan bought adopt a highway signs in my area and there was a big stir....who gives a shit? If these dudes wanna clean the highway and contribute tax money thats fine with me.....just don't kill anybody while cleaning the highway....Anyway, That wasn't really my point, I wasn't really talking legally or anything like that....just hypothetically. Like it would just be nice if everyone could be respected here on this board irregardless of what they do in their personal lives, doesn't christ say to love your enemy as you love yourself?....unlesss they say stupid shit. But, you don't have to do that...I was just speaking my mind. Personally, I don't hate whole groups of people or anything like that...it doesn't really produce happiness....although I do like to make fun of individuals, but not because of some immutable characteristic that is just part of them. Anyway....go ahead and hate away, just don't hit me 
I'm definitely not saying you can't hate anyone....you can hate everyone....thats what makes america great, or at least part of it. But, yeah freedom is for everybody.....I would definitely defend the right for people to hate whoever they want
Like a couple years ago the Klan bought adopt a highway signs in my area and there was a big stir....who gives a shit? If these dudes wanna clean the highway and contribute tax money thats fine with me.....just don't kill anybody while cleaning the highway....Anyway, That wasn't really my point, I wasn't really talking legally or anything like that....just hypothetically. Like it would just be nice if everyone could be respected here on this board irregardless of what they do in their personal lives, doesn't christ say to love your enemy as you love yourself?....unlesss they say stupid shit. But, you don't have to do that...I was just speaking my mind. Personally, I don't hate whole groups of people or anything like that...it doesn't really produce happiness....although I do like to make fun of individuals, but not because of some immutable characteristic that is just part of them. Anyway....go ahead and hate away, just don't hit me 
