Persuasive Essay On Lgbt Rights

“I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief.” This quote, by Gerry Spence, encaptures an attitude that is needed in people today in order to move forward with LGBT rights. There have been many ups and downs for the LGBT rights movement but it's a working progress. LGBTs have been openly discriminated by religious groups, who have come to falsely believe their actions are morally right, which then follows into politics. This has pushed present generations to openly and nationally seek fair rights.
LGBTs have been persecuted by the church through many passages from the bible. Many church goers are against LGBTs because the bible has many passages against them. Lev 18: 22- 23 states “You shall not lie with a man as one lies with a woman, it is an abomination.” This is the most commonly quoted passage that has been used. Other passages include: Lev 20: 13 “If there is a man who
The media has many mediums such as Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram, to name a few, that have helped with the movement. Willy Ninja was a fixture at Harlem’s drag balls. He trained boys to become dancers in his “House of Ninja.” He became famous for his “voguing” dance style, which was eternalized in Madonna’s Vogue music video (Amis). He became an icon for LGBT members especially among dancers. Because of the mainstream emphasis towards gay-rights, transgender rights have been greatly shadowed (Gray). This has become a problem because transgenders or subject to very aggressive persecution and hate crimes.This issue has slowly come to light mainly due to the many well-know persons that have transitioned, like Bruce Jenner. The media has also made it known that there are confidential hotlines that LGBTs can call. These offer a safe private haven for conversation. These hotlines are most helpful for those LGBTs that haven’t had the courage to “come out.” The media is especially impacting present