I think we can all come to the conclusion that we are never going to agree on the subject of homosexuality. It’s a sin or it’s not a sin, biological or not biological, environmental not environmental. This doesn’t surprise me as the major opponent of homosexuality, known as “Christianity”, cannot seem to make up it’s own mind collectively on their actual interpretation of the only book we are to follow – the Bible. Hence the creation of Baptists, Protestants, Catholics, Latter Day Saints, Episcopalians, on and on; each of whom has taken the very same text and defined it to suit their own needs and beliefs, yet when others do the very same thing they are labeled sinners and atheists. The only thing that each of these groups, in all of their piety, seem to come to common ground on is – DEATH TO HOMOSEXUALLITY.
It is said that God does not weigh sin, that each sin we commit is as evenly weighted as any other. I respect this theory and in fact, knowing that I am not perfect, appreciate it and find comfort in the knowledge. As a lesbian my concern is not with my own judgment day, since if the very worst thing I have done in my life is love another human being faithfully, respectfully, with honor, and in the presense of God, I assure you I will stand tall and proud to accept my “punishment”.
The piece I still ponder over is the idea that homosexuals seem to be the only sect of "sinners" punished for the supposed sin. For example, homosexuality is a sin (if you so believe) and therefore you cannot be married, marriage is an institution of the church (religious institution) and it must be written into the Constitution (laws to serve all people regardless of religion) as being between a man and a woman. How many of you are on your second, third or fourth marriage - isn’t divorce a sin – if God doesn’t weigh sin how come you can still remarry and I can’t even get married? How about Usury? How many of you own your car, house, boat and credit cards outright? Isn’t being part of a sin still a sin regardless? How come none of your rights are denied because of your sinful ways? The thought becomes even more puzzling when you bring in actual crime, such as Child Molestation (before anyone gets on a high horse, statistically more children are molested by a male figure of a heterosexual home than any other demographic) how come they can get married? Rapists and murderers can marry anyone they choose.
Interestingly enough in an effort to show your devout Christianity, it would appear you do nothing but bring yourself further from the teachings of God. These acts of oppression towards those who sin, just as you sin, would seem to portray your proclaimed power over God, instead of the reverse. God sees all sin as sin and is willing to forgive, you see sin as sin and are willing to persecute.
No, I’m not worried about my judgment day, but in the effort to become a better Christian, I will keep praying for yours.
(Original Air Date: 10/19/05) Sexual orientation used to be something kept hidden from family and co-workers, but now more and more people are "coming out" and finding acceptance. Anjela says her mother and sister don't support her sexual orientation, and feel she can't be Christian and gay at the same time. Can they reconcile this touchy issue? Then, two men debate whether a person can go from gay to straight, and parents of a 4-year-old boy fear their son's desire to play with dolls and wear heels means he'll grow up to be gay. Are they overreacting to his wishes to be a princess instead of a prince? Talk about gender and gay issues here.
