Discrimination of the Homosexual
Discrimination of the Homosexual
A simple look into the history of mankind and one can quickly conclude, discrimination of the homosexual is, quite possibly, one of the earliest forms of discrimination to exist. Centuries later tolerance, acceptance, and equal rights continue to have a stronghold on the homosexual community, often fueling public debate and strong opposition within Congress, the workplace, and even in the confines of the family dynamic. Discrimination of the homosexual quite possibly has one of the greater disadvantages of all other forms of human discrimination because many would argue, according to the Holy Bible, God, Himself, disapproves. From the earliest chapters of the Bible, such as Leviticus 18:22 (New King James Version) which reads, “Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable.”1 to 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 that states, "Or do you not know that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, shall inherit the kingdom of God."2 man quickly comes to the conclusion that God clearly sees the homosexual as unacceptable. Therefore, many feel entitled to discriminate against the homosexual community believing if God says it is wrong, one is somehow given permission to act as they are God and carry forth hatred and zero tolerance for the group. However, if one truly studies or reads the Bible, one will find that God detests quite a few things, one being “hatred”. And, where one may point to a few of these scriptures with regard to homosexuality, the very group tends to forget to include the many other scriptures that support God’s mandate for all to love one another, to forgive one another, and to avoid judgment of all humankind. Discrimination is painful - it stirs hatred, it destroys individuals, families, communities, nations, and
A simple look into the history of mankind and one can quickly conclude, discrimination of the homosexual is, quite possibly, one of the earliest forms of discrimination to exist. Centuries later tolerance, acceptance, and equal rights continue to have a stronghold on the homosexual community, often fueling public debate and strong opposition within Congress, the workplace, and even in the confines of the family dynamic. Discrimination of the homosexual quite possibly has one of the greater disadvantages of all other forms of human discrimination because many would argue, according to the Holy Bible, God, Himself, disapproves. From the earliest chapters of the Bible, such as Leviticus 18:22 (New King James Version) which reads, “Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable.”1 to 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 that states, "Or do you not know that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, 10 nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, shall inherit the kingdom of God."2 man quickly comes to the conclusion that God clearly sees the homosexual as unacceptable. Therefore, many feel entitled to discriminate against the homosexual community believing if God says it is wrong, one is somehow given permission to act as they are God and carry forth hatred and zero tolerance for the group. However, if one truly studies or reads the Bible, one will find that God detests quite a few things, one being “hatred”. And, where one may point to a few of these scriptures with regard to homosexuality, the very group tends to forget to include the many other scriptures that support God’s mandate for all to love one another, to forgive one another, and to avoid judgment of all humankind. Discrimination is painful - it stirs hatred, it destroys individuals, families, communities, nations, and
Cited: Burciaga, José Antonio. The Last Supper of Chicano Heroes. Tuscan: The University of Arizona Press, 2008. Print. Crash. Dir. Paul Haggis. Perf. Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, Don Cheadle, Thandie Newton, and Terrence Howard. Lionsgate. 2004. Film. 1, 2, 3 Zondervan NIV Study Bible. Fully revised edition, Kenneth L. Barker, gen. ed Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002. Print. Internet Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2093938/Eric-James-Borges-leaves-note-thanking-Lady-Gaga-committed-suicide.html Internet Source: The Eric James Borges video: It’s Gets Better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InWhEIaCFkg ----------------------- “My pain is not caused because I am gay. My pain was caused by how I was treated because I am gay.” Eric James Borges, 19. “Sanan llagas y no malas palabras” Translation: “Wounds heal, wounding words don’t.” (Burciaga, 25) “Mas hiere mala palabra que espada afilada” Translation: A harsh word cuts deeper than a sharp sword. (Burciaga, 25)