tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665762.post604537748547119661..comments2023-10-28T05:39:10.909-04:00Comments on Straight Not Narrow-Presenting Jesus Beyond the Walls: Is "Gay Culture" Getting in the Way of Gay Equality?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665762.post-1470624304603689902009-08-21T12:35:03.843-04:002009-08-21T12:35:03.843-04:00I don't really think it's "gay cultur...I don't really think it's "gay culture". I believe it's culture in general.<br /><br />I have often advocated for building a 'real' LGBT community as I've often said there really isn't one due to racism, classism, sexism, genderism and all the other isms that exist.<br /><br />Those same isms however, are just as prominent in the 'straight' community. They are learned behaviors that come from our society and our upbringing. We've often heard, and been told, we're no better than anyone else, but how realistic is that? I would most certainly want to believe I am being a better person than someone who hates or discriminates against people of color.<br /><br />It's such a gray area. One thing I think we all need to recognize, gay or straight, that we are all different, and we are all human.<br /><br />I think this is a good point for any group trying to gain equality however. There is a certain power behind cohesiveness. Strength in numbers so to say.<br /><br />One thing people need to try to remember, no matter how different you think you are from someone else, given the opportunity, you will find that many of your struggles are the same.<br /><br />My advice, if you're a white gay man, get to know a transgender person of color. If you're a Latina lesbian, take the time to befriend a bi-sexual male. Dialogue is the most important tool in building any community.<br /><br />I do believe the LGBT 'community' has many divisions, but again those divisions are with all people, not just LBGT.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218321701479633909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665762.post-87178651291341299962009-08-21T06:56:34.954-04:002009-08-21T06:56:34.954-04:00Jim, I have had concerns about this for a while. ...Jim, I have had concerns about this for a while. Until I came out I did not realize how much division was in our community. I worry as we get our rights recognized that the damage will linger on long after. I believe our rights will be recognized in the not too distant future, and that is too late to begin the healing of deep deep wounds, some of them inflicted from within.<br />I pray for a healing to begin now in our community, a healing of souls and emotional wounds.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15218800704861183541noreply@blogger.com