imrandy's Blog

Yes I was rather supprised myself to see that all the responses were deleted along with the place to make a comment. I certainly do not agree with that. If you're willing to make a comment you should be willing to receive one as well.

Religious beliefs feed the homophobia, hate and violence against gays. Some Christians are gay, and some Christians do not accept the tenet that homosexuality is wrong. It certainly has everything to do with being a homophobe. Those thoughts are antiquated because homosexuals are a part of this society. You cannot deny that. Some people believe in the Bible, but they do not accept all of what it says. The Bible is man's interpretation of the Word of God. I, of course, have serious problems with parts of the Bible and those who interpret them to be against who I am. Yes, respect toward people who respect others is mandatory. Nobody expects you to change because someone else says you have to. However, you should respect me as you would anyone else until such time my actions are disrespectful toward you. I have no guilt in myself toward disrepecting or not respecting those who cannot accept me as I am. The guilt seems to be in those who have trouble understanding their faith.

Good points imrandy.

Besides even if people are Christian, wouldn't they rather be knownas compassionate & loving Christians instead of a bigots or hateful of others just because they don't understand a lifestyle? The Catholic church, while not recognizing gay marriage, etc, still teaches that people must be compassionate and show love for their brothers and sisters who are gay. It doesn't teach that the Bible somehow justifies hatred. And besides, the word homosexual is never even mentioned in the Bible....anywhere. Mankind can interpret it any way they want to fit their needs. I'd like to see if the people who say they live it according to "the word" are actually able. Do you eat shellfish?? Supposedly the Bible condems that too.

It's not that religon is false. It's the people who want to choose which part they want to believe that makes it false. Divorce is also against God's will barring a few circumstances. Homosexuality is against God's will. Unfortunately alot of people base how they feel about religon based on people they know. You are aware that these people are claiming to be Christians but not walking the walk. That's the problem. Christianity is not to be based on anothers behavior. It is supposed to be a personal relationship with God. Too many people use the behaviors of others, seeing them as hypocrits as an excuse not to believe in God's ways. Which is understandable if you've never read the Bible for yourself. That to is against God's will. I think one of the biggest problems with Christians is they don't read. They just assume what they want. If they do take the time to read the Bible they usually pick what they want to believe and chuck the rest. Again that's against God's will as well. As far as racism goes I must say that is also against God's will. Moses was married to a black woman. He was mocked and tormented by a woman ( I forgot her name) because of this, anyway God was very upset with this woman, and he put the plaige of leprosy upon her. God is a loving God, but he is also a vengful God. "Vengance is mine" sayeth the Lord. It is not for us to take this into our own hands.

I'm not judging you. All I'm saying is that if you choose to read and except the Bible as the Word of God then you cannot pick what you want and chuck the rest. Of course there are people who hate gays, just like there are people who hate other races, or hate republicans, etc. Don't feel you're alone in the hate game. As long as there is people, there will be hate. The object is to try not to be like them.

In reading the many blogs concerning this gay issue, I must say that I don't hate gays - I never did. In fact, I know a few that are some of the nicest people in the world and, in reality, they're fun to hang with. It is sad to see such controversy over this whole thing. I must say in defense of Tim Hardaway, whether he was tactful in his statement or not, that he was exercising his right of speech, just as the gay community has consistently exercised their right to be noticed, recognized, and accepted on all levels (i.e., marriage, adoption, etc.). Many times we all have had to watch reports on the news of this gay activist group doing this, or that group doing that, etc. In my book, that is just fine. That is YOUR right, but you must also accept the rights of those that will oppose your issues.

Just continue with what you're doing, ignore people who try to offend you, because, in reality, when you allow it to get to you, they win. They are accomplshing exactly what they hope to - to get your balls in an uproar. Don't give them the satisfaction. Be the better person.

Just keep on doing what you're doing, and live the life YOU choose to live and don't worry about what others say - celebrities or not.