The Controversy of Homosexuality
Homosexuality
The Controversy of Homosexuality
Differences within people are what make each individual unique, and accepting differences is mandatory to live in a peaceful environment. Homosexuality is a widespread phenomenon that has been around for centuries. Discrimination against homosexuals is a critical issue that is affecting many lives around the world. Homosexuality is prohibited in some countries while it is encouraged and protected in others. Homosexuality is observed in the animal kingdom in a large umber of species, thus it can be concluded that it is a natural phenomenon and not a human deviation off nature. Some cultures accept and embrace homosexuality, while others are strictly against it; the cultures that are more open-minded are for homosexuality and try to decrease discrimination against homosexuals as much as possible. Religion is being used by many homophobes as an excuse to discriminate against homosexuals, and it is used in a wrong way and interpreted falsely just to be able to state that homosexuality is unacceptable. Acceptance is the key to a peaceful living, and thus each person should have an open mind and accept differences no matter what they are.
The Controversy of Homosexuality People have had an extremely hard time throughout ancient history to modern days accepting differences. Discrimination is always based on differences between humans, in which in most cases, are slight and, most frankly, ridiculous. Discrimination against skin color, religion, gender, or sexual orientation are a few examples; some people have been able to fight back, but others are still “closeted” and unable to live peacefully. Feminism and anti-racist movements have been extremely successful in eliminating discrimination against women and dark-skinned people, and the level of equality demanded is in sight. But as much as homosexuals fight for equality and a peaceful life, they are still faced with homophobic actions that would make
The Controversy of Homosexuality
Differences within people are what make each individual unique, and accepting differences is mandatory to live in a peaceful environment. Homosexuality is a widespread phenomenon that has been around for centuries. Discrimination against homosexuals is a critical issue that is affecting many lives around the world. Homosexuality is prohibited in some countries while it is encouraged and protected in others. Homosexuality is observed in the animal kingdom in a large umber of species, thus it can be concluded that it is a natural phenomenon and not a human deviation off nature. Some cultures accept and embrace homosexuality, while others are strictly against it; the cultures that are more open-minded are for homosexuality and try to decrease discrimination against homosexuals as much as possible. Religion is being used by many homophobes as an excuse to discriminate against homosexuals, and it is used in a wrong way and interpreted falsely just to be able to state that homosexuality is unacceptable. Acceptance is the key to a peaceful living, and thus each person should have an open mind and accept differences no matter what they are.
The Controversy of Homosexuality People have had an extremely hard time throughout ancient history to modern days accepting differences. Discrimination is always based on differences between humans, in which in most cases, are slight and, most frankly, ridiculous. Discrimination against skin color, religion, gender, or sexual orientation are a few examples; some people have been able to fight back, but others are still “closeted” and unable to live peacefully. Feminism and anti-racist movements have been extremely successful in eliminating discrimination against women and dark-skinned people, and the level of equality demanded is in sight. But as much as homosexuals fight for equality and a peaceful life, they are still faced with homophobic actions that would make
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