So today during the end of one of my classes I was confronted by a close friend of mine who hugged me and continued talking to me with her arm around me. Simply because that is the sort of person she is. While we were talking, I noticed a group of boys standing in a circle and staring at us. They were pointing, laughing, and making weird faces. I have been asked before if I was a lesbian but today it clicked. They think I'm gay. And they hate me for it.
Which brings up my topic for today: Gay rights.
I am straight. According to my religion, being gay is wrong and a sin. HOWEVER. My religion also believes that we should love all people despite the wrong things they do because we also do wrong things. Everyone sins. Everyone. So why not let these people do what they please? People are so cruel to people they believe are wrong. And it is unjust and unfair.
One of my close friends is bisexual and I know many other people who are gay or bisexual. And I have always known that it is very hard for them to endure the things they do. Being told that they are going to burn in hell and how terrible of people they are is a daily thing for them. But now I am dealing with this as well. Without any reason. Simple lack of caring has made me a victim. And so many other innocent people as well. People tell me that being gay is fashionable right now. It's a fad. And I will admit that this is true to an extent. But you wouldn't bully someone just because they started curling their hair like a celebrity did would you? Or because they bought a new pair of jeans with holes like their friends? Maybe some of these people have real issues and this is their only way of dealing with it. Or maybe they're just tired of inconsiderate jerks. Just because you don't agree with everything they have to say and everything they do, doesn't mean you need to try to hurt them.
-Liz
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