Homophobia is hardly unique to the African-American community. It’s a social malady that's due largely to the influence of fear based-theologies, particularly fundamentalist Christianity, Islam and Judaism, all of which grow out of the Abrahamic tradition.
When something or someone is perceived as being despised by someone’s God, the worshippers of that God tend to despise and hate that person or thing as well. When given the opportunity, adherents act out against them with the same violence they presume God would use. That can happen through literal violence or in other ways - including the use of comedy.
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I am a baptist and I was raised on the belief system that God loves everyone despite the transgressions they commit and we should not judge people but rather forgive them like God does. However, in my religion homosexuality is a sin and this is enforced in my church family. I do not believe in homosexuality because I do not believe that it is God's way. However, I do not discriminate against homosexuals or lash out against them. I have even befriended a few people that were homosexual. I don't judge because just like homosexuality is a sin, so is some of the things that I do, but God still loves me. Therefore, Im not in a position to condemn people fo exercising a right that God himself gave them, free will!
ReplyDeleteI strongly against the violence that is done to homosexuals because it is not the way of God and it doesn't make things any better. WHile I don't have a problem with homosexuality, I still personally don't believe in it but I don't judge or condemn.
I agree a lot with D.Cathey. I am also Baptist and was taught that God forgives us for our sins and that we should not judge others for their wrongness. I'd also agree it is hard to not judge and that it is even harder to place this situation in the hands of God. God will rejoice with those who ask for forgiveness and who repent their sins. If being homosexual is a sin (which according to the Bible, it is) then they should ask for forgiveness because they don't fully understand why they are doing it/feeling that way. I think it's great that AA churches are opening up about this situation. I also think they should maintain a welcoming atmosphere but preach the truth of the Bible. As for Tracy Morgan, well he needs to ask for forgiveness from God and learn from his mistakes.
ReplyDeleteI do not agree with Homosexuality either. Being a Christian, I believe that God gives us choices in life and its up to us to make the right ones. Sexual acts should be between a man and woman for the purpose of reproducing. The last time I checked I don't think a man can get a man pregnant or a woman can get another woman pregnant. As far as Tracy Morgan apologizing, I would not have done so because he is a comedian, this is what he does for a living. He makes jokes about everyone. What makes THEM off limits? They deserve no special treatment in my eyes. We are all human.
ReplyDeleteI was raised with the old saying, " hate the sin, love the sinner" and that is my attitude today towards homosexuality. I believe the Bible does not condone the behavior, but we are to follow the example of Jesus and not turn out backs on those that have gone astray.
ReplyDeleteTracy Morgan's remarks were deplorable. It's easier to apologize after you offend. It's much harder to think before you speak.
What about free will? Is there such a thing or just something that sounds good to say? If in fact we don't have free will, doesn't God know who the homosexual people are and if so doesn't he still love and bless them as he does the so called "normal" people? In the Christian religion it is taught that God is all knowing and all loving but the minute the issue if homosexuality is brought up that seems to be null and void. I was also brought up in a Baptist church and as a child I really didn't understand much of what the pastor was saying anyway, however, as an adult I believe that we all have the right and will to make a conscious decision about our feelings and sexuality.
ReplyDeleteIn the case of Tracy Morgan, I agree that he is a comedian and their job is to entertain. I don't agree nor do I condone the bodily harm of any person but what he said in the realm of comedy is no different from the black, white, fat, skinny, poor, rich, religious, political, or any other topic that comedians use to enhance their acts and make us laugh!