I am sorry that you all had to take such a stance and attack me for calling for understanding and acceptance form BOTH sides and have decided that this all about just being gay.
I have not attacked anyone for being what they are but you all chose to believe that I have. I will have nothing more to do with this... 'discussion'!
LOL! Dani, apparently great minds think alike ;-)
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Christian groups more accepting of homosexuals? Absolutely not.
I have lost four friends I have known for years because I support gay marriage. It's about who you are happy with. Regardless of what the Bible says, it's God's decision who to judge or cast out. Not people on this planet or in this world. And ironic, and not unpredictable, all four "friends" are self-proclaimed Christians. Hypocrites, two-faced back-stabbing liars, and fakes. They proclaim to be Christians (the Bible says, "thou shalt not judge") but yet they do just that.
Christian groups as a whole don't accept homosexuals. They want you to live their life. It's the do as I say not as I do style of living. Most Christians I know fuck around, cheat, lie, and do sinful things on a minute by minute and day by day basis. But you get them anywhere other Christians, you'd think they were cut from the cloth.
They won't accept homosexuals. Because THEY don't agree with it based on their Bible. There many be a few that do. But the number is few and far between and quite rare.
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In reference to the original post, I don't completely believe that Christians are 'now' more accepting of homosexuality and homosexuals than they were in the past.
I don't think much has changed in terms of opposition, acceptance, and indifference towards homosexuals.
For the most part, it's just no longer socially acceptable to discriminate against homosexuals, so people are becoming more vocal about their acceptance. And in turn, there are those who have become less vocal about their non-acceptance of homosexuals because that's being socialized away.
"What is the quality of your intent?" - Thurgood Marshall
It really depends on the denomination. I think if I were a homosexual I'd have a better chance than as a hot wife. I think they'd brand me with an "A" on my forehead.
Quite interesting reading catching up on all the posts here - thank you for everyone's thoughts.
"Tolerance" or better "acceptance" or "welcomed" - no matter what the "difference" or "attribute" is - be it ones sexuality, race, religion, sports team, etc... I added that last one because amazingly there are instances of beatings (some to death) over a sports team - if there is shit like that happening, how can we dream to see "real" stuff like race or sexuality ever be universally accepted or welcomed.
I guess I can understand to a certain point being intolerant or accepting etc... I've seen documentaries on the KKK showing toddlers already showing racist behavior simply based on what they've been surrounded by. And certainly thinking back to school year days... anyone getting called a "homo" was an attack on your man/boyhood - even if the term was being used in a non-sexual way. The societal norm is "don't be a homo" - I can only imagine what it's like for someone in their adolescence years realizing they are gay... having been surrounded by so much anti-gay slurs.
Not sure if I am digressing as much as digesting. I suggest with each generation it's gotten better - and maybe in say... 2 or 3? more generations it will be far more accepted - maybe even welcomed (no scratch that... accepted is probably a more realistic goal).
As I stated previously, I came to realize my bisexuality later in life - and there is really only one non-online person in my life who knows about it (and has not accepted it...). Just a few weeks ago - out with a group of long time friends - just chatting about all sorts of stuff - come to find out one guy who I've known well for years - always thought of him as a great guy... the conversation got into "have you ever gotten arrested" - and he shared he did years ago (like ~20) for beating up a gay guy who hit on him at a bar. As he told the story he said something like "it's ok if they are gay just don't be it near me...". Someone then said something in jest like "that's not very politically correct of you..." - all I said... was "well that's just not right" - but not in a bold way just more of a passing comment as then the conversation moved on to other topics... Chicken shit me - yes - I just left it at that...
So... back to my OP - the survey I referenced does in a very small way offer some positive feelings - and again, thank you for everyone's thoughtful responses.
I assume it's not 'Paintball Detection System' nor 'Precission Drill Squad' (the latter could be story title or a group name here).
