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Prepare to Insert Foot in Mouth
February 4, 2009
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Going to talk about the very on the top issue that continually gets a heave-ho out of the public eye, the issue of same-sex marriage. As a guy I guess I can say I'm not "Gay" unless I've had too much of any sickening sweet brandy. Then it's easy to find me doing stupid, silly crap for the enjoyment of my own anal-retentive motivations. I do not think I'm a lesbian not having the same type of body as a female. It's interesting that even someone who is same-sex orientated is further classified on their gender as well. I am an ordained minister who does teach but it is a far cry from what could be classified as religion which I've developed a severe distaste for.
That aside let me look at what this hubbub is about! So a woman desires to reside and have a relationship with another woman in a consensual way and agree jointly to share their lives as any other "quantified" couple in the United States. Two men who have similar tastes follow the same course. This is the crux of it right? Am I missing something? Should I say, "That they share intimate relations?" Will that make some of you homophobic readers skittish? What's the real issue here I mean really? That a man and another man choose to have sexual relations with each other? That two women wish to do the same? Frightened that it will rub off on you? Is this why we NEED to determine how a homosexual is born? Is it genetic or is it a "Mommy or Daddy Dearest" novel?
Allow me, Mr. Wizard to answer some of me own questions. Question number one, the crux, the cross that all homosexual relationships have to face in the light of what is assumed to be an enlightened country. Is homosexuality "normal?" Answer, who cares? Why do I want to waste one second of my time in trying to decipher why some of my gay and lesbian friends live the lifestyle they have chosen. Our boundaries between each other are very well defined and truth be told those "people" have turned into some of my most endeared friends. I would rather enjoy my time around them. Most of this is a guy thing after all, this gay and lesbian nonsense. Against the laws of God they say, unnatural and immoral, disgusting and against nature, tons of other meaningless expressions made by one group of people trying desperately to force their opinions onto another group of people.
The guy thing is one of if you are not straight then you are ridiculed. This is an attitude ingrained in all young, omnipotent teen-aged males running around. Thank goodness that the attitudes of teens who desire same sex relationships have loosened up a might allowing more of them to make their sexuality known. Prior to this imagine the fear that many individuals had as they walked through life having to hide what they feel for the sake of your perception of what you would have them be. Imagine "Leave it to Beaver" where Eddie Haskell is gay! Wow that would make for good television. I grew up around such attitudes in a time where the words gay and lesbian were not heard in public discussion in any manner. I was taught mostly be peers that to have certain qualities as a male teenager were the stuff of beatings and ostracizing from everyone else. The label once given would be the cause of ridicule and embarrassment in any school setting. As an adult I can only imagine the discouragement and embarrassment one may feel with such a label in such a time.
I've known lesbians as neighbors and have intimate friendships with each and every one. This is so not about the need to discover a woman's needs and wants in order to elevate my own intimate stature but to learn like we all should that balance of both side's of us are okay. To explain, I was raised predominantly by women. My mom of course in that top slot and am from that upbringing a bit sensitive to others. I am also logical and thoughtful and in knowing women where there is no need for the "sexual tension" conversations are most real and highly engaging. The flip side of the coin also true as I've had the privilege of knowing a very cool couple named Dean and John. John worked with me and during the times when we had to go to a mutual business meeting we'd drive together. Make no mistake about the clarity of my orientation. The desire for another man as an intimate partner is "repulsive" to me. But then I was not and am not John. I have NO RIGHT to alter his choice in any way. As he also believed the thought of lying with women would undoubtedly lead him to vomiting our boundaries were then clear and the genuine nature of a friendship develops. Excellent!
Is it against God's law? Hmmm….let's think about God's law and for the sake of the varying Deities that have places of honor I'm going to talk about my God if I could invent a God and what would be expected of the glory of creation.
I'd have to believe that any higher deity, a being, force, energy of this magnitude who in foresight created man and women instilling in them emotions, thoughts and free will would want certain things for these creations to survive. I'd have to believe that one of those requests would be common consideration. However not in its normal form rather in a form where an individual even knowing that they disagree relent to a difference of opinion and a choice to agree to disagree could be just fine.
I'd have to believe that a higher deity, one that many call the Father, the Living God would have instilled in us an ability to understand that the outer surface of all created creatures would never reveal the nature of the beast within. Most of the discourse comes from the Bible where many verses talk of the nature of human relations and relations with one of the same sex is considered to this day in many religions one of the big sins. One of the people will go to hell sins where you're informed throughout your life of the promise of an intimate relationship with Satan. I understand what the Bible says having read it almost twice in my life so far and have so many passages highlighted in yellow that during the full sun my Bible changes colors in its rays. I am also a writer or shall I say a want to be writer. The two in affiliation become an important observation. A writer writes this is the very nature of the person. They can do nothing more than put those words on paper. We write because we have something to say whether its information of personal enlightenment, history, fiction or non-fiction. The one thing a writer wants is for others to read their work. A writer wants to create an affinity with the reader that their words may be appreciated therefore giving justification and satisfaction. I say these things and now turn toward religion.
Shall we even discuss the instances of Clergy of all forms negating their vows to God as a servant of the people and then violating the very edicts that they are supposed to enforce? In a world where we use religion like a hunter uses a weapon who are we to dictate what is right or wrong? When we go to the afterlife it's always been my understanding that judgment of my life is given to someone who has the authority to judge. The mixes of religion, law and politics have never in history proven to be great bedfellows. We have it seems a unique ability to twist information and values as one segment of the population deems fix causing other segments of another population to cry foul.
STOP IT! Life is truly a gift and once unwrapped cannot thus be re-wrapped to open again. We are all certainly entitled to our opinions yet (YET) the allowance of consideration and common courtesies must take priority. There is not one person on this planet that has the answer to whether same-sex relationships are against the law of God. The holy religious books that circumvent the globe where NOT written by a God but by people. People who cannot do anything more but write what they believe and as we are all aware, beliefs change.
The point you ask? What is the point religiously? That point is a simple one. In all religions it speaks of the creator's power of judgment and that power is divine, not for human consumption. That all creed's and factions objectives speak of kindness and honor even amongst your most vile enemy as it is only in the actions of an individual that define their principles and values, not their words.
You have no right, none at all to condemn a relationship that doesn't sit well in your stomach so to speak. You may however disagree with the choice do not disassociate the person. I really am getting tired. It's so damn easy. We are interdependent on each other. None of us has that power, that strength to survive without the hands of another. Maybe I will add to this later but it seems a moot point for those that do not agree will dismiss it as a poster statement for the lifestyle and brand me a "whatever I would be branded!" The very people whose lives could fold within our own remain far away. By countering their actions in temperance with an equal reaction nothing will change.
Peace.
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To me it seems as another adventure by the world to show displeasure and inflict pain and judgments against others. These theological and ideological issues transcend all avenues of life on this planet. In a world where societies crumble under the weight of their own "noble lies" to us it seems to make sense that we should embrace our differences on every level rather than dismiss those who do not share our beliefs or opinions. But then, these are our opinions. We've taken a lot of heat for these remarks primarily from those who remain arrogant and believe in little other than themselves. This is a sad commentary for any individual and for any nation of people with intelligence and insight.
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For too long I've messed with the wiring in my head. Now it shorts out more oft than not. But at my age I just sit and enjoy the sparks. RJM '07
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