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So thanks to my gay and lesbian studies class I no longer have such an animosity towards gay people.
We've actually come a long way.
But I really think that the gay pride parade should be what it was when it first started. Activists on the street fighting for RIGHTS and to be recognized as real people. Not get drunk on the street and make a spectacle of yourself.
And AIDS really is the saddest thing to ever happen to this modern world.
It has also made me really really hate Ronald Reagan. Who incidentally went to my high school. And the whole town is fucking obsessed with him. He was so against gay people and refused to ever mention AIDS. 5,000 people died before AIDS was on the cover of Newsweek, after Rock Hudson died.
I could go on and on.
Our speaker today talked about homosexuality and the bible. A subject that would usually make me roll my eyes... but I genuinely thought it was excellent.
He made some really good points that I'm not going to go all into, but basically Jesus was a communist and the bible is still inconclusive as to whether or not homosexuality is wrong. And Jesus never even mentioned homosexuality, he was all about social reform. And how the rich FUCK over the poor. And if you're rich its because you fucked over people to get there. Funny how our president or the whole rich conservative republican party doesn't seem to realize this. Ugh! I could go on and on but it would just take too long.
What was really interesting though, is that the only real part in the bible that says its wrong to be gay is Leviticus 18:22 that says man shall not lay with a man as he does with a woman, etc. Also in Leviticus is everything that says what you can wear, eat, and how to trim your hair. Funny how no one else really seems to follow any of these so closely. But fucking Jerry Falwell and Fred Phelps who created www.godhatesfags.com. A lovely southern Baptist preacher. Anyway, this is from a hand-out my teacher gave us. Its like this letter to Dr. Laura. I thought it was HILARIOUS.
Dear Dr. Laura,
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to best follow them.
a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
e) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an Abomination (Lev 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
g) Lev 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev 19:27. How should they die?
i) I know from Lev 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev 24:10-16) Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.
Your devoted disciple and adoring fan.
P.S. I'm going carousing around the city tonight with Jonny, Megan, Renda, and I.
Should be fucking good times.
We've actually come a long way.
But I really think that the gay pride parade should be what it was when it first started. Activists on the street fighting for RIGHTS and to be recognized as real people. Not get drunk on the street and make a spectacle of yourself.
And AIDS really is the saddest thing to ever happen to this modern world.
It has also made me really really hate Ronald Reagan. Who incidentally went to my high school. And the whole town is fucking obsessed with him. He was so against gay people and refused to ever mention AIDS. 5,000 people died before AIDS was on the cover of Newsweek, after Rock Hudson died.
I could go on and on.
Our speaker today talked about homosexuality and the bible. A subject that would usually make me roll my eyes... but I genuinely thought it was excellent.
He made some really good points that I'm not going to go all into, but basically Jesus was a communist and the bible is still inconclusive as to whether or not homosexuality is wrong. And Jesus never even mentioned homosexuality, he was all about social reform. And how the rich FUCK over the poor. And if you're rich its because you fucked over people to get there. Funny how our president or the whole rich conservative republican party doesn't seem to realize this. Ugh! I could go on and on but it would just take too long.
What was really interesting though, is that the only real part in the bible that says its wrong to be gay is Leviticus 18:22 that says man shall not lay with a man as he does with a woman, etc. Also in Leviticus is everything that says what you can wear, eat, and how to trim your hair. Funny how no one else really seems to follow any of these so closely. But fucking Jerry Falwell and Fred Phelps who created www.godhatesfags.com. A lovely southern Baptist preacher. Anyway, this is from a hand-out my teacher gave us. Its like this letter to Dr. Laura. I thought it was HILARIOUS.
Dear Dr. Laura,
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to best follow them.
a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
e) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an Abomination (Lev 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
g) Lev 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev 19:27. How should they die?
i) I know from Lev 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev 24:10-16) Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.
Your devoted disciple and adoring fan.
P.S. I'm going carousing around the city tonight with Jonny, Megan, Renda, and I.
Should be fucking good times.