In reply to Glenda. I was told by a stoic devout christian that the bible does not include people (humans) as part of the universe or any part of nature - p.s forget that we were sailing past one of the most magnificant sights in the South Pacific. I got this earful of come-me-down because of my "pagan" remark about mother nature. I then learnt we are the only living things created in this "god's" image therefore we are very lucky to be here. I thought god (pick any one - mainly a homophobic male) is failing miserably with humankind. I lean towards the big bang theory myself but I kept quiet hoping this freak of nature would shut up. I was then told we must spend our existance repenting for a sin we were all born with. Now us (humans) being seperate from nature, that is just stupid beyond belief. I never read the bible nor was I raised with gods so this sin was new to me. I guess I would rather feel part of all I see than living blind by biblical guilt. It's interesting the presence of homosexuality within herds seems to "take the focus away from violence". Maybe pent up testosterone smothered with self repression fuels great acts of violence. We also hear about male on male "rape" in war yet that is an act of domination. Interesting seperation. I think this research needs more study but it is certainly a step in the right direction in understanding ourselves as societal creatures. We are definately unique. As for the description of gay sex by Glenda....ummm, thats a bit pornographic for a god fearing mind. In some cultures, women are believed un-natural and evil and have to live seperately from everyone else while they menstruate. In other cultures such as the tribes in New Guinea, male on male sex is seen as part of masculinization. Young adolescent men have been taught how women can be dangerous to then and that they can even die from heterosexual intercourse -(procreation time must be a joyous occasion!) Maybe Glenda's god forgot about them...... oh wait, that's right, the missionaries brought god to Paradise (that's another story, another blog, another subject) I guess if human homosexuality is proven natural, people like Glenda and her religion, or men in power that use religion will lose this self given authority that gives them a sense of superiority and rightfulness over others. If this god given role was to be removed, what you would have left is a society of downgraded ignorant people living without purpose or significance - too dumbed down to believe they are infact relevant and have the knowledge to be protective of all that exists. Animals don't have gods, we are just animals that somehow evolved to have imagination and what a gift that should be.
God is not failing, and for someone who doesn't even believe you should not be making assumptions like that. God wants us to come to Him (or Her) willingly. That's why he gave us the choice of Free Will. Animals don't have this choice, they act merely on instinct and impulse. We are the ones who are failing. And we are not born with sin, we are born into a world where there is temptation and there is choice. Temptation is from the devil and to submit to temptation is to submit to the devil. Choose God and temptation won't tempt you any more. Attempting to make a woman look stupid who is actually making a good point and giving people something to think about is only the devil working through YOU and you should do something to change it. You have a choice. On another subject, The people who segregate the menstruating women are simply uneducated. And if homosexuality being natural is your best argument, I leave you with this. Morning breath is just natural, but do you live with it or do you get up in the morning and brush your teeth?
Did you just compare homsexuals with morning breath? I find that kind of ridiculous, but I think I understand what you are implying. You are saying that homosexuals can simply get up and decide to not be gay anymore. For anyone who is not genuinely gay, I can understand this concept. You see, I've been raised in a preacher's home my whole life. I am the son of a southern baptist pastor. The thing is, I am also gay. Untill recently, neither of my parents knew, so they were always making a big deal about gays on TV or in real life. Now, being around all of that prosecution for years and years on end, you'd think I'd switch sides, right? Beleive me, I've tried! I simply am not attracted to women. Before anyone says anything, I'll explain that my mother, father, aunt, grandmother, and even myself have prayed that whatever comes of my realtionships, thatit be in god's will. Of course, they're hoping that i'll meet some girl that will turn me around. i simply told them, that I'll do what I feel is right. About Glenda's statement, I have have mixed emotions. Most of them are sadness. I'm sad because this person cannot possibly know how offensive and abusive these comments are. Someone who has never experienced homosexuality, or even prosecution should always be willing to take both sides of the "Homosexual Debate" into perception. This article is obviously biased, but it does spell out one point: even animals, who i beleive are uncorrupt(being void of certain human psycological concepts), think of homosexuality as natural.
What you write makes no sense to me at all? Please do not try to explain it again as it will only cause me to get sick and possibly die.
PS you admit that gay people are acting like animals and not using their higher intelligence to make choices and are acting upon impulse.
I read this entire article, every reply, every word, everything. And I wanted to reply, but I really didn't have much of a drive to until your little comment. Explain to me where L.J. is saying that? The closest thing I can find is 'even animals think of homosexuality as natural' and I don't see how that can be saying that... I mean, I'm gay. I don't agree with everything this article says, for sure, but that just made me mad. The LAST thing that being gay is is an impulse. I know I'm not impulsive when it comes to relationships-please, Ashley, before you get on here and say things like that, check the wording. Ugh.