WARNING: This post is NOT for you if you are a “bible-banging homophobe.” Seriously, move on.
First, please read this article: http://www.practikel.com/2012/01/27/christian-group-shows-up-to-chicago-gay-pride-holding-apologetic-signs/
No really, read this article.
What I have to say won’t make sense if you don’t read the article.
Now I don’t really talk about religion too much. Partly because I don’t want to argue; partly because I don’t have anything to say; and partly because religion isn’t a big part of my life and therefore isn’t a big part of my conversations.
Regardless of your religious beliefs, we all know someone who is homophobic and blames it on their religion. I cannot stand these people. I don’t care what anyone believes. I do not care for people who discriminate - regardless of their reasoning. In fact, if you discriminate, you are probably not a part of my life.
I honestly don’t have much to say though. I think the article says enough.
I just wonder how much I can all learn from those saying, “I’m sorry.” I wonder how much more I can love and respect people who aren’t the same as me. (I mean, let’s be honest, NO ONE is the same as me!) And I wonder if my treatment towards another person impacts them to their core. I’m sure that at various points, my words and/or actions have stuck with the people I encounter. This article is just a friendly reminder to myself that I need to watch my actions, my words, and always make sure my character is on the forefront of my behavior.
Thank you, Ms. Ezra for this article.
