Lately, I have had several discussions about GLBT rights and equality for all. Some Discussions have been mutually respectful although we simply agreed to disagree. I have no problem with anyone, having a different opinion the me. Although, I can't understand why you would want to be wrong....just kidding!!! Other discussions, did not go so well. Some people have issue with anyone thinking different.
However, this world is full of uniqueness and diversity as God created it. Life is a lot more enjoyable when we appreciate this diversity and at the least respect it. To accept and love someone is to respect their differences as well. This is dignity. To disrespect someone's beliefs, ideas or to be inconsiderate of them or their differences is not love but rather hate. It begins by devaluing their worth, then they are simply less than. People do this by demonizing someone. Soldiers are taught this for battle, it is only possible to kill the evil image of someone( the enemy) if you do not dwell on their humanity and value.
When Humankind focuses on the differences of someone, this enables hate, which then justifies violence. If you can also get the powerful endorsement of God, to justify your abhorrence of someone's differences, then you really have a reason to not face the reality of your error. This is sad, and a gross misrepresentation of God and is not true spirituality.
However, the truth is, God is Love and every person is created in God's image and is due respect and dignity. You may not agree with them, or share in their beliefs or opinions, but you can still respect and love them as God's child and afford them the same rights that all of humankind deserves.
If you don't like gay marriage, then by all means, don't marry someone of the same sex. I know many people who I do not particularly like who they have married or who they love. But I am not about to publicly demonstrate, or go to the supreme Court to deny them their choice. I have never believed in arranged marriages, and I don't want you telling me who I can love and I won't tell you who you can.
Let's simply, mutually respect each other and show a little dignity.
I know for the purpose of money, there has been a lot of talk about, corporations being individuals, but they are not! They are not created in the image of God, but rather in the image of the dollar bill.
So I don't want my fast food chain, church, educational system, government or any other institution disrespecting my freedoms either. I will live out my faith, and convictions out in my life the way I believe is right, and it is between me and God and whom I love and commit to. I will not accept any harassment, discrimination or hostility toward my freedoms as I will not tolerate any against yours either. If you openly are against me having the same rights afforded by our Constitution, then I will openly choose not to support your business. I will not knowingly promote or support discrimination against anyone.
My life does not hurt anyone, in fact I am a loving, concerned citizen who wants the same things in life as anybody else. (life, love, liberty and happiness). Unless you are interested in a relationship with me, my sexuality is none of your business. The same as yours is none of mine.
Respectfully submitted in Love with dignity,
Mike Davis
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