When it comes to social issues there are few that get peoples’ panties in a bunch quite like homosexuality. People reeeeally have a problem with it. For decades its been a somewhat unspoken taboo. To this day, even as “open” as we have come as a society, there are still places on the globe that will literally murder someone in cold blood over their sexual orientation. Think about that for a minute. People that will kill you for your sexual orientation.

And in most of those cases they’ll use their faith as justification. Time and time again, when the issue of homosexuality comes up I can almost guarantee someone, somewhere, will mention how the act is against God, unnatural, a sin, goes against biblical teachings, etc. Quotes of scriptures from Leviticus immediately flood the conversation, backed with condemnation, and the desire to save.

But I ask you…I wonder…are all heterosexual acts exempt from sin? I question that, because our current divorce rates are well above 50% in the U.S., and I’m not a scholar on the subject, but I’d guess who people are having sex with has a bit of a role in those stats. I may be way off base here, but I’m under the impression that oral sex and anal sex is pretty common in heterosexual relationships. Promiscuity, cheating, public nudity, masturbation, etc. are just as prevalent in heterosexual relationships as they are in homosexual relationships. Aren’t these behaviors equally unnatural regardless of sexual orientation? If so, then how are hetersexuals exempt from the wages of sin and homosexuals are not?

The short answer is: They’re not.

The one thing that people who profess faith, fail to grasp, is that sexual sin is a very, very broad brush. And if you really are being honest with yourself, when it comes to how we’ve engaged in sex…we all got it coming. Maybe in your mind it brings you comfort thinking that you are in some way absolved from your sins because they feel like a lesser offense? But based on what I have read, how it reads to me, ALL have sinned and fallen short. Sin is sin. You don’t get a get out of jail free card by committing the lesser of it.

So what’s the rub? WHY is THIS sin one that brings such defamation and abuse? Why does the Religious Right point to homosexuality as the example of what is unnatural?

I’d have to say, that when thinking of what is “natural”, I’d say that it’s pretty natural for a man to have a desire to have sex with multiple women. I mean, the attraction and desire is there, right? So, does that mean when a man is promiscuous he gets a pass on the sin because he’s simply behaving according to how he was created? I’m guessing most believers would take issue with that. Bet they’d offer up scriptures against it. But then why were we created with the desire to begin with? Why was that “hard-wired” in men’s brains? Men like to look and women like to be looked at, right? “Natural”. So why then shouldn’t women be allowed and encouraged to walk around naked? It would be a win/win, right?

I could go on. In short: Your “natural” argument is illogical and stupid. Over half of the heterosexual sex you engage in isn’t “natural”. And thank God for that. Seriously, there are actually mammals out there resigned to have sex once a year. Imagine how much of a life of suck that would be if that was us.

Am I advocating for homosexuality? Nope. I’m simply pointing out the stupid as I see it. Hey, the Bible says what it says. You don’t get to re-write or tailor it to fit within the guidelines of your behavior. That’s simply not how it works. So if it’s a sin, then it’s a sin. And that’s something that you’ll have to come to terms with in this life or the next.

Most believers KNOW this. I think the main reason why they speak out so vehemently against homosexuality is because they are sick of the public displays, tired of the blatant sexual innuendos, and the in your face attitudes of people who advocate for anything LGBT. And let’s be honest, there ARE a lot of incredibly stupid LGBT advocates out there. People that are literally not helping their cause. At all.

Most States in the U.S. have laws on the books in regards to Indecent Exposure. From as early as the 1800’s, society has taken a stance on how, when, and where they want to see people doing the things people do. This is not a new concept.

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So maaaaybe if you’re homosexual, it may not be the smartest thing to get naked and give blow jobs to eachother in the streets during “Pride” parades. IF you actually have a desire for people to accept you. It’s not socially acceptable for heterosexuals to engage in public sex acts; so it stands to reason that it’s not socially acceptable for homosexuals to do it either. Get it? And if your sexual orientation is what you use to define you, you may actually want to do some self reflection and consider getting a life. Seriously. I can’t imagine anything more monochromatic than a persons sex life.

See, the truth is, no one really gives a shit what your sexual orientation is. They don’t. Most people just don’t want it all up in their face and they don’t want to bear any financial responsibility for it. THAT is the real issue with it. The “sin” part, is actually between you and God. And we all got dues to pay when it comes to that. Every. Single. One of us. Homo’s don’t have the corner market on sin.

So here’s what I think. I think when it comes to the gay marriage debate, I’m against it. Why? Because I’m against ALL State mandated marriage. Heterosexual or Homosexual, I don’t think the government should have ANY role in either one. I think it should be 100% handled by the Church. There shouldn’t be any government involvement what-so-ever. Which also means, there shouldn’t be any tax benefits for either one; we should all be taxed individually. DO THAT, and suddenly gay marriage is no longer a debate; because I guarantee everyone will find a church that’s willing to marry them. The results will be between those involved and God; not the government.

Outside of that, I could literally care less. I could care less if a person is homosexual or heterosexual. The argument stating that homosexuals are more prone to pedophilia is grossly inaccurate and flawed. Turns out statistically heterosexual women are the primary culprits for that. (Look it up).

Now, there’s one more thing…

My grandmother was named Gathel Anspach. People called her “Gay” for short. And it always pissed her off when she heard her nickname of endearment being used to describe a homosexual. Because according to every dictionary, at the time, including now, the word gay means: Happy, Excited, Merry, etc.

So, in respect of that, I always make sure to point that out when I hear people using the word. And knowing how that word is thought of and used today, I made sure to write a title for this blog that I knew would get your attention.

Oh, make no mistake, I am 100% heterosexual in my orientation. But the thought that you questioned it, when you read that title, makes me extremely Gay. And choosing to be happy is something we should all do in this life. Yes, it requires effort, but it can be done. It can be done. This blog is proof of that.

Read more here: Is sexual Orientation a Choice? 

 

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