Wow. Just... wow.
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Wow. Just... wow.
well saidQuote:
Originally Posted by HarryS
I'd still like lola to answer my question. How does intolerance and hatred make the world a better place? How can you say that we should respect their views and accept thats how it is. Yet, we don't accept thats "just how it is" when tourists get gunned down on streets we've all strolled down. Suddenly, the Jamaican way of handling things isn't good enough and we want "real" justice NOW. I think those that think the Jamaican viewpoint on homosexuality is righteous, acceptable, or even "makes sense" harbor more than a little bit of homophobia themselves. Its not "OK" when people are beaten bloody in the streets, or gunned down en masse, because of their sexual preferences. I cannot believe there are those that seemignly feel otherwise. Frankly I don't care if its biological predisposition or choice...its none of my business who another loves or how they love them. I'd be insulted if anyone questioned my love towards my wife, who am I , as a mere man, to judge anther's love? Intolerance and hate is never a positive trait, and most of the world has realized this. Those that still harbor feelings to the contrary are a minority, and will out themselves as the bigots they are given time.
'' I think that those that think the Jamaican viewpoint on homosexuality is righteous, acceptable, or even ''make sense'' harbor more that a little bit of homophobia themselves.'' Bingo !!!!
It seems the word “tolerance” keeps getting thrown around a lot in this thread. I’m not sure if people understand what it actually means to be tolerant. The whole notion of the idea of tolerance is rooted in the idea of superiority, as only a superior person tolerates an inferior human being. Just my option but I feel that "tolerance" is a lie because it produces a "me" that is always apart from what is being tolerated. You can’t have true acceptance or love while tolerating.
BTW.. Well said Troublemaker_420
I agree!Quote:
Originally Posted by captaind & Linston
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To those spouting ridiculing myths, my dearest friend is homosexual and I rent a room in his house (in the us). We have excellent daily conversations about topics scriptural, secular, civil law, Jamaica, everything.
That does little to actually answer the question asked of you, Lola. Whether you converse with a homosexual or not wasn't my question. It was "How does intolerance and hate make the world a better place? Why should we respect a viewpoint we find to be wrong? In some cultures, perverse acts with children are widely accepted. Is that also a viewpoint we should respect, or at the very least, shut up about and look the other way if we find it disturbing or wrong? If not, explain the difference. Renting a room from a person of a certain orientation doesn't exclude you from questioning your viewpoints, and is something I find altogether irrelevant, honestly. My landlord's sexual orintation has nothing to do with this conversation, so I'm not sure what makes yours relevant?
I don't think the Jamaican people *hate*. They just don't approve of the very unnatural lifestyle.
That's just plain not true at all. On the whole, there is very much hate (and violence) directed at homosexuals in Jamaica. You don't have to look very hard to see it, so either you're obfuscating, or you just don't understand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaherring