I seethe NOT because my son is gay. I seethe because he lives in a country in which some elected officials find it politically advantageous to deny him dignity, basic rights, and protections. I seethe because there are people who preach hatred and discrimination towards gays yet claim to be "good" and "loving" Christians. I seethe because there are groups who claim to be "advocates" for the family but who work to do great harm to any family that doesn’t fit their narrow template for “normal”.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Dear Religious Right, Catholic Church, and Mormon Church
With all your hard work spreading the "Christian" message of hatred for gays and lesbians, I thought you'd like to see some of the fruits of your labor. And make no mistake, this man pictured in this post is the product of all your hate-mongering in the name of God.
No wonder the number of Americans who have no religious affiliaton has doubled over the last decade. And count this seething mom as one of those who has walked away. My only regret? That I didn't do it sooner. Somehow pleading to God for my son's safety from the inside of one of your "Houses of God", ground zero for much of the hate and homophobia that endangers our gay and lesbian children, just doesn't make much sense anymore.
Is it any wonder gays think Christians hate them?:
Hat tip JMG
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