Recent events showing the continuing inability of the LGBTQXYZ+ and others to protect the Gay community necessitates that we consider what needs to be done to protect the Gay community now.
Thank you for the thoughtfull information and suggestions on how we can protect the gay community. In the south (Mississippi is currently home but I am also an OTR truck driver and see alot of country) many churches have erected these huge metal white crosses. One church spent over 500k to have theirs built. I cringe every time I see one because I just see the hate. I think back to PETA and their paint attacks on people wearing fur and think these structures need to be pelted with black paint or something lol. Or erect a large Buddha. I bought s significant sized Buddha for my home in East TN and it knocked out most of the Christian door knockers. I was deemed beyond hope. I am also a former ordained Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. I was reverted to lay state when I came out and told them I was married to a guy. I wasn't go to try and sell the sauce the church has that I wasn't able to drink. It took them 5 years to actually do anything but the Vatican finally got around to it. People are voting with their feet and churches are realizing hate doesn't sell long term. Religion does serve a meaningful purpose in the lives of many and it's elimination would leave many in need, in my opinion. I think we need a sharper response to those that use religious beliefs to take away rights of others or inflict harm. Why can't they just stick to thoughts and prayers like when there is a mass killing and leave us alone like they do the gun problem? I apologize if this too long. Hugs
I like long responses. It tells me that my writing got a person engaged in thinking about the topic. Sometimes I feel I am communicating into a void. Also, even if the person disagrees entirely, I feel that I am initiating deeper thinking about the topic.
Also, it gives me feed back as to my writing. I am not sure if my writing always communicates what I intended to say. Or maybe my idea is wrong or needs revision.
Also, your reply made me realize I missed putting something in the post. One of the key things I have been saying, is that some people will always be religious. It is not my objective to get all people to not be religious, my objective is specifically to bring down homophobic Christianity. I think having a plan which requires people to give up religion is bound to fail. There are a lot of religions out there to choose from, and I don't care what religion people choose, as long as it isn't attacking us.
I am going to revise my post to better reflect that.
However, again, long responses represent engagement. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
I think that is a key point that needs to be better articulated. Worship and believe what ever makes you happy just don't let that belief system motivate you to try and infringe on the rights of other people who don't believe in what you believe. Thank you again.
Thank you for the thoughtfull information and suggestions on how we can protect the gay community. In the south (Mississippi is currently home but I am also an OTR truck driver and see alot of country) many churches have erected these huge metal white crosses. One church spent over 500k to have theirs built. I cringe every time I see one because I just see the hate. I think back to PETA and their paint attacks on people wearing fur and think these structures need to be pelted with black paint or something lol. Or erect a large Buddha. I bought s significant sized Buddha for my home in East TN and it knocked out most of the Christian door knockers. I was deemed beyond hope. I am also a former ordained Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. I was reverted to lay state when I came out and told them I was married to a guy. I wasn't go to try and sell the sauce the church has that I wasn't able to drink. It took them 5 years to actually do anything but the Vatican finally got around to it. People are voting with their feet and churches are realizing hate doesn't sell long term. Religion does serve a meaningful purpose in the lives of many and it's elimination would leave many in need, in my opinion. I think we need a sharper response to those that use religious beliefs to take away rights of others or inflict harm. Why can't they just stick to thoughts and prayers like when there is a mass killing and leave us alone like they do the gun problem? I apologize if this too long. Hugs
I like long responses. It tells me that my writing got a person engaged in thinking about the topic. Sometimes I feel I am communicating into a void. Also, even if the person disagrees entirely, I feel that I am initiating deeper thinking about the topic.
Also, it gives me feed back as to my writing. I am not sure if my writing always communicates what I intended to say. Or maybe my idea is wrong or needs revision.
Also, your reply made me realize I missed putting something in the post. One of the key things I have been saying, is that some people will always be religious. It is not my objective to get all people to not be religious, my objective is specifically to bring down homophobic Christianity. I think having a plan which requires people to give up religion is bound to fail. There are a lot of religions out there to choose from, and I don't care what religion people choose, as long as it isn't attacking us.
I am going to revise my post to better reflect that.
However, again, long responses represent engagement. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
I think that is a key point that needs to be better articulated. Worship and believe what ever makes you happy just don't let that belief system motivate you to try and infringe on the rights of other people who don't believe in what you believe. Thank you again.
I just finished updating the post and in the weekly I am going to have a note that I have updated the post with a comment about this.