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I'm tired of society's progression always being bogged down in race and sex and religion and such. It's time to find NEW issues to get bogged down in. |
But of course. I just find it pathetic that this sort of thing needs to be said in the 21st century - Man is capable of a lot of technological advances, but sometimes personal liberties and more "close-to-home" issues seem to take us SO long to get squared away.
The reason why we get bogged down in sexual relations is that those who are homosexual are not content with just going about what they do.
Instead they are try to force it on us who do not approve of that life style. My value system is very clear on how to interact with those of any sexual background and has been laid out for thousands of years. We have to approve or agree with any other sexual relation another may chose nor do I have to listen to them tell us how we are wrong in our thoughts either. Their mistake as I do not have to approve their choices but neither will I forbid them of it. That is their choice just kindly shut the door like I do before making my babies. Sorry you can not, guess we all need to make our won choices and live with the after math of them good or bad.
Perhaps just perhaps it is their own guilty conscience of knowing they have chose a bad path and they do not know what to do about it beside harass the rest of us who are happy with our choices. I Have know people in many types of relationships and was glad to be friend with them and had some very deep conversations, but we all realized our personal sex life is that person and not to be lewdly displayed on our streets.
Krakyn: sounds like you have "little problem" with gays.
First of all, they do not force their lifestyle on you or anyone. Don't worry, you're safe. They are not having sex in public (and if they are, call the cops - that's a crime).
Secondly, once they have come to terms with who they are, and have "come out", they don't feel guilty any more than you and I feel guilty about being hetero.
Third, they are not trying to tell us we are wrong to be straight. We were born that way.
All gays want is the same rights they perceive straights as having - freedom to be and express themselves. Straight people can hold hands in public (in America at least) and greet each other with a hug and a kiss, and they do that too. This can get over the top at times (like gay freedom parades), but you don't have to go watch! (And of course, straights have Spring Break and the outrageous behavior that goes with that.)
I know, to many it is disgusting to see gays interacting. You have a right to your feelings. I guess the solution is to ignore them, stay away from known "gay" areas, turn away when they hold hand, hug, etc.
The thing to remember is gays and lesbians are here to stay. They are 3-4% of the population and are more visible in America than anywhere else. There is more and more evidence they are born that way so we're just going to have to accept them (or at least tolerate them) as fellow human beings. Learn more about them and be compassionate. Not all of them are accepting or happy about their sexual orientation - it is a hard life for many. That's why many still do not "come out".
This Topic seems to be straying... my original point was to focus on the following:
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Every Religion has a standpoint about sexual relationships and you may wish to list how your Religious Organization or System or School views each of the following from a Religious perspective and not merely personal. |
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First of all, they do not force their lifestyle on you or anyone. Don't worry, you're safe. They are not having sex in public (and if they are, call the cops - that's a crime). |
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Secondly, once they have come to terms with who they are, and have "come out", they don't feel guilty any more than you and I feel guilty about being hetero. |
Krakyn - I did not mean to imply that you hate anyone. I don't see that in your posts. But many are nervous around gays and the gay issues and more flamboyant gay behavior.
It is unfortunate that there is some wild stuff happening in some park where you are, but that is often the result of suppression and the need to be secretive about sex between men. It used to be more common here to "pick up" guys in the park, but as my city got more open, the opportunity to meet and go out w/ other guys in a more open fashion means that the anonymous pick ups in the park and in mens' bathrooms are pretty rare now.
I hope that all the country can move in that direction sooner rather than later.
So, yes, live and let live as it appears you are trying to do. None of us should judge anyone's actions unless we know the whole story or have been there ourselves.