First let me start off by saying sorry if this offends anyone; I sincerely don't mean to say anything disrespectful. I know I might get some mean and argumentive comments, but I'm going to say it anyway.
As a catholic, I am told that homosexual acts are morally wrong. Sex is supposed to be between one man and one woman as stated in the bible. This makes sense, because (to be blunt) man and woman fit together. The purpose of sex is to show one's love for another and to procreate; both of which are suppossed to be done is marriage (but that is not the argument here). I believe that although the act is wrong, homosexuals should be treated with the same respect as any other human being.
Recently this girl I became friends with, told me she is a lesbian. She didn't want to tell me at first since she knows that I'm a catholic and didn't know how I would respond; she asked me if it changed anything. I told her it didn't and that I wouldn't stop being friends with her because of it. If I became friends with her without knowing, I could certainly could remain friends with her knowing. I'm still friends with her and I treat her the same way I would anyone else.
I have to admit, before that, there was no one I knew who was gay; to be completely honest, I didn't know how I would react to news like that. I realized that I don't have to like act, I have to look pass that and see the person. "Love the sinner, hate the sin."
I'm not saying that I am totally accepting of homosexuality, because I'm not. Yes, I snicker at the guy who stands in Bath and Body Works selling their lastest lotion or the man in Victoria Secret telling me about their bras; but I remember that these men are people too. We need to respect others, no matter what their orientation is.
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Wow, you did a great job on this blog. You are so right in saying you were friends with her before, why shouldn't you be friends with her now. Everybody does or believes in something that we may not agree with but it doesn't make them bad people. I'm sure there are things I may do but my friends accept me as I am because they care about the person I am. I really like how you did this blog.
because it's a good way to explain it to others who absolutely "know" that being gay or lesbian is "wrong."
One problem I do think that you should think about is that you say you are told homosexuality is wrong, and that men and women "fit" together, the bible says so, etc. I think that you should try to find your own answers instead of relying others to influence them, but I suppose that's your choice. Just know that just because the bible says something is the case doesn't mean that it's true, or that anyone else in the world would accept this. I don't mean to argue with you, but I just think you should consider these ideas if you haven't already.
Cheers!
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Don't start a blog off like that; It's like saying, "Don't read my blog because I am not sure of my opinions and will not be able to make an argument in my favor." Just sayin'.
Nick
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I'm very glad to see you respect people no matter their feelings or personal lifestyle, but:
"Sex is supposed to be between one man and one woman as stated in the bible. This makes sense, because (to be blunt) man and woman fit together. The purpose of sex is to show one's love for another and to procreate; both of which are suppossed to be done is marriage (but that is not the argument here)."
Sorry, but that's completely wrong. The bible does not say ANYWHERE that sex is only between a man and a woman. Sex is to show love - what's wrong with gay men or women having sex to show their love to each other, to bring pleasure to their partner, and to know their partner intimately? Isn't that better than living a life together but never even being able to kiss each other, let alone be truly intimate?
What about gay people who don't have sex? What's morally wrong with living with a man or woman you deeply love and raising children with him or her?
What's wrong with kissing this man or woman or having other forms of sexual contact?
you're trying to make an argument with me...this blog was not about what's right or what's wrong with being gay, i simply talked about respecting others.
I'm trying to get you to clarify your views and also understand what you're saying. If you're going to post claims about homosexuality in your blog, expect people to respond to them, especially if they're incorrect.
I think that's a great way to think about things...it's basically my ideas and views as well...I'm a Christian but I'm a bigger advocate of equality...I think that even though the Bible condemns homosexuality our purpose here isn't to shun people who don't share our views...it's to share our views with them whether they agree or not...so we can't just ignore these people...I've never known as many gay people as I do at my school...seriously there are tons..and I think it's helped me become a lot more accepting of how people are...I just wish more of America could share our opinions
This is one of the disagreements I have with the Catholic Church. They say to not associate with Gay people. But i have found in my own reading of the Bible that it says to love others. I mean Jesus eating with the tax collectors would be like Him now days eating and talking with Gay people. I completely agree with you on this.