Bigotry - Who Needs It?

By Rebekkamaria · Jun 25, 2008 · ·
  1. I'm one of those silly gals who are so very pro-gay-rights. :-D

    I'm also one of those mums-to-be (hopefully) who will be extremely happy if their son comes home one day, introducing his new boyfriend. Call me crazy, but I would be so happy to see these two kissing, being happy and comfortable together, loving each other... Tiihii!

    Anyway, my only problem would be other people. Growing up gay, can't be very easy. Of course, in Finland, it's lot easier than in many other countries. Finland isn't a very religious country although almost 90 percent of the population say they are Christian. We are just not very... noisy about the whole thing. "Yeah, it's God, he/she probably exists. We must survive in this land of snow and hardship. Shoo you sword people, we do not need your silly ideas. Where's that bear. Let me kill it." And so on. Not much time to think about matters otherwordly when we're trying to survive as a race. :-D

    Anyway, got sidetracked there. :D

    So, Finland has many gay bars, and Finnish youngsters, oh mi god, they are tolerant. They are just way more tolerant than we were when we were their age. I'm probably now thinking like they do, and it took me ten years to get here. :-D

    But there are still people who think it's "strange" and "ugly" and "ewwww" and "not while I'm the king of this hill". Blargh! One of our politicians said about gay marriage: "Soon people want to marry pigs. Will we allow that, too?" WHAT? Let me just tell you... Two people, connection, lots of love, dreams about future, living together, paying bills, going to work, building a home. What is so awfully different about that?

    Oh, and I wouldn't mind my dear baby girl falling in love with a girl either. :D That would be hilariously wonderful.

    Yeah, it wouldn't be a big deal to me at all. I just want the children to be happy, to grow to be good people. That's enough.

Comments

  1. Shadow Dragon
    I think bigotry of any kind is just stupid. Over hear in America we are always hearing the christians say that the glbt comunity is going to lead our country to ruin and speaking as a bisexual it does get kinda annoying after awhile. (note: I know that not all christians here in the US hate gay people but a majority of them do, probably around fifty to sixty percent.)
  2. ChimmyBear
    It's nice to see such an open mind...I have a brother who is gay...he has been through a lot emotionally, but my family has never let him down...once. I am happy to say, my family has been welcoming to his companion, too.

    It is good to be encouraging of one another's differences...that is what makes us unique. After all, We are all brothers and sisters of the human race. :D
  3. Chickidy
    I must say, I a devout catholic and I haven't got the slightest problem with homosexuality. Being Christian means being a strong believer in choice, man's choice to make decisions whether they be right or wrong, that is what decides if a person is good or not. If someone choses to be gay, I haven't got a problem with it, just like I haven't got a problem with abortion, again, choice. I'm glad to hear you live in such a tolerant place, over here its getting to be that way, but there are still the noisy fanatics claiming to speak for the entire religion making us all look bad over here. Congrats on your son finding a bf, and peace be with you.
  4. Cogito
    I think it Jay Leno, or perhaps one of his guests, who recently said:
    This was in connection with Californians wanting to overturn the state Supreme Court's decision allowing same-sex marriages.

    Bigotry is stupid, and arises from ignorance and irrational fear.
  5. Rebekkamaria
    Shadow Dragon: I hear you. :) Although, I'm not saying that it's merely religion that makes us react negatively to these things. It's usually just ignorance like Cogito said. :-D

    ChimmyBear: Hugs to your brother. :) And I'm so happy your family is there for him and has always been. That's important.

    Chickidy: I'm glad you think that way. :-D All of my Christian friends are very accepting and wonderful so I don't have a black and white view of the religious side of this world. :-D One of them is American, one Taiwanese, one Canadian etc. so it's not just country-thingy. :-D Oh, I only disagree on the choice-part. Homosexuality isn't a choice. :-D Ah, and I don't yet have children. I'm only mom-to-be. Hih! *hugs*

    Cogito: I think I always agree with you. I could say to any thread in the forums: "What Cogito said. Peace." *laughs* Usually I like to disagree in good spirit, but when there is no need... It's rather interesting. :-D

    Thank you for all the comments. I appreciate it.

    And I want to say that I don't have anything against faith, just bigotry. *hugs*
  6. Shadow Dragon
    Yeah, I agree.
  7. JanesLife
    Do you find that with above-average intelligence comes empathy? It seems as though those who seek a higher knowledge (not God, but books) are more tolerant of others. Yes, many politicians have gone to fantastic schools and are (hopefully) intelligent, but they seem to be mirroring the uneducated folks who are more prejudiced. I'm not sure and this may just be me (although I do come from the South; Alabama to be precise, and I have witnessed the bigotry of dumb people). Just a thought...
  8. Wreybies
    Rebekka,

    I completely agree with you. Of course I do, I’m gay! :D But let me tell you that things are changing every day! And for the better! Moderate America is getting with the program. It really is happening. Twenty years ago (god, has it been that long?) when I was just 18 years old, the world for gay people was a completely different place. People who are not gay, but don’t have a problem with gays, are finding the courage to give voice to what they also see as injustice! It’s in the news every day here in America. It seems like such a hot topic because we really are in the middle of a huge paradigm shift.

    This is going to sound totally cheese ball, but it’s like the last scene in Star Trek: First Contact where Lilly (Alphre Woodard) and Jean Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) are saying their good-byes. Lilly says to Jean Luc in a most vulnerable way, “I envy you, the world you are going back to,” and Jean Luc replies, “I envy you, these first steps you are taking.” It’s a beautiful and impactful scene.

    Do I wish I lived in a time when introducing my boyfriend, William, didn’t cause even one eyebrow to rise? Of course. But I get to live when everything is happening, when everything is new and not taken for granted. I get to live at a time when I can truly appreciate all the support I get from everyone here at the forum who are so very cool to me. I get to know that right now, as we speak, people who have no vested interest in helping out the gay cause do help out! They march and they vote and they write letters every day trying to make a change. That is an awesome and uplifting thing.

    Just look how many people have responded to your blog, supporting your point of view, who are not gay. There’s all the proof. :D

    Love ya’
    Wrey
  9. Rebekkamaria
    I've wanted to answer to these comments ever since I read them, but I just can't seem to find the right words. I'm thinking of you guys, though. :-D I will answer them later. *hugs*
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