It goes when i was looking at some paintings and said how this guy i fancy is Christian. For the sake of blogging, let's name him, D.
Me: "*blah blah blah*...D is Christian."
Friend: "He's Christian? And he's gay?"
Me: "Yeah."
Friend: "Then he must be a self-proclaimed Christian."
At that moment, a certain part of me inside was really riling with anger and annoyance. But the better part of me told myself to calm down and she probably didn't mean to offend.
But either way, till now, it annoys me so fucking much. And it's cause immediately, she associated being gay and being Christian to be something not on the same line, like as though they're on opposites. And i disagree.
Besides, what exactly do YOU mean self-proclaimed?
This whole Christian-homosexuality issue has been ongoing for eons and yet, some people, at this point of time, still don't get it. How thick are your skulls.
If religions has something to do with sexuality, then your religion either isn't very impartial or your religion is biased and not as "pure" and "holy" as it supposedly seem. No? Discrimination should be a big no-no in any religions, i believe.
Besides, aren't most Christians self-proclaimed? Gay or straight, you proclaim yourself to be a believer of a certain religion. I certainly bet my fucking ass that there's no tangibility in choosing a religion. Like, yes, some people might "see a sign" (Oh how magical) and some people "hear God's wise words" but that can all be easily made up so i'm not taking that as a tangible indication. God certainly didn't tangibly appear in front of you and said "Hey, i proclaim you a Christian". No he didn't. And i'm pretty definite that your choice of religion is based on your faith. Is that, then, not self-proclaimed? So yes, you're self-proclaimed too, my friend.
Another issue is, the insinuation of how gays can't be Christian. Or at least from that short exchange i inferred that much.
Whoever gave you the title God and allowed you to choose his believers, followers and worshipers? Seriously, some people need to stop abusing God's good name and make use of the religion to spread something they personally disagree with. I've repeated this like a gazillion times. People, you're not "protecting" any sanctity of your religion, you're just putting yourself and your religion to shame and insults.
Furthermore, considering my mood, i kinda imagined that if i were to argue, it'll kinda go like this:
Me: "Well then, what's your sexuality?"
Friend: "Straight."
Me: "Have you ever dated someone?"
Friend: "No." (I know that she hasn't.)
Me: "Well then, how do you prove your sexuality then? Is it not self-proclaimed now, considering you have had no experience, no prove and no backings?"
See. Sometimes, people should use their brain a little more and think before they speak. Intangibles such as beliefs, faith, religions, sexuality, need not be proven. Indeed, others can be different but different doesn't make it wrong. Neither does being different allows you to judge others immediately.
Grow the hell up.
Jallen.
isn't it ironic how judgmental christians can be? i remember the homophobia they displayed in youth group, even by certain cell or young leaders, who would openly talk about being "against" gay people because that is what the bible said. what christians overlook is that all sin is equal in god's eyes, and everyone has sin. i've been told that my being friends with gay people puts in jeopardy my spirituality, and a lot of the time with people who react like your friend, it's pure ignorance fueled by self-righteousness.
ReplyDeletei wonder when christians will be less like christian, and more like jesus. that is the whole point of christianity, no?