Comments on: The bittersweet flavor of victory http://smskullsessions.com/the-bittersweet-flavor-of-victory Two friends share contrasting perspectives on today's hot topics and timeless issues. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:52:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Amber http://smskullsessions.com/the-bittersweet-flavor-of-victory/comment-page-1#comment-2011 Amber Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:58:57 +0000 http://smskullsessions.com/blog/?p=468#comment-2011 I think this is also a result of gay rights being the next struggle for Civil movements. It is not acceptable to be racist and sexist, but it is still okay to be homophobic. As a queer woman I would fully agree with Justin that change and rights for the LGBT community is coming, but the rest of the world has yet to understand why it is necessary. One day it will happen, but the results of Prop 8 show us that we have a long way to go. Living in Georgia as a progressive, I am well aware of that fact. It is unfortunate that Christians do not see how Jesus's love was intended for everyone, and that spreading their message should not include hate. Last I checked the 'chosen' people are not Christians, although conservative Christians act like they are the only ones who deserve a fair shake. Spreading a message does not equal imposing on others. I understand fully, with this election as a testament, why some Americans chose not to belong to any religion and instead, believe in spirituality without organization. Kudos to my brother for fighting for the rights of people other than himself. The fight can only be won if we join together and fight for justice and civility. Straight people must be on board with queers if we are to make any progress. I think this is also a result of gay rights being the next struggle for Civil movements. It is not acceptable to be racist and sexist, but it is still okay to be homophobic. As a queer woman I would fully agree with Justin that change and rights for the LGBT community is coming, but the rest of the world has yet to understand why it is necessary. One day it will happen, but the results of Prop 8 show us that we have a long way to go. Living in Georgia as a progressive, I am well aware of that fact.

It is unfortunate that Christians do not see how Jesus’s love was intended for everyone, and that spreading their message should not include hate. Last I checked the ‘chosen’ people are not Christians, although conservative Christians act like they are the only ones who deserve a fair shake. Spreading a message does not equal imposing on others.

I understand fully, with this election as a testament, why some Americans chose not to belong to any religion and instead, believe in spirituality without organization.

Kudos to my brother for fighting for the rights of people other than himself. The fight can only be won if we join together and fight for justice and civility. Straight people must be on board with queers if we are to make any progress.

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