Discussion about prop 8, the current family structure of America, and the ongoing battle between homo and heterosexuals on the issues of religion, freedom, and family.
Hi everyone. My name is Divine Prodigy. I am new to Triond and would like to extend you an invitation to my blog. From time to time I will be putting up more as topics of interest come up. Today's blog will be about a subject that is touchy for most us. As the ballot for the constitutional amendment defining the institution of marriage has come and passed, America has become a battle ground between homo and hetero sexuals. What made me want to write about this subject today was something I witnessed while I was leaving a non profit affair I attended. While I was on my way to the train station I witnessed a woman who was yelling profanities from the top of her lungs at two women standing on the sidewalk holding up signs advocating "vote prop 8" from the passenger side of a car she was riding in. Although I am a straight man, I can tell you that I am not an advocate for either party.Truth be told when listening to the finger-pointing and arguing, there is enough blame to go around for "both."
While both communities are busy fighting each other, hating each other, discriminating against each other, and blaming each other for the problems of the world, both sides have lost sight of that which matters most. The big picture. I have heard arguments from both communities and have come to one conclusion. Hate is a beast that doesn't know the meaning of discrimination. It doesn't care whether you are black or white. It doesn't care whether you are male or female. Most of all it doesn't care whether you are straight or homosexual. As I say these things I have to share with all of you that I didn't always used to see things the way I do now. I used to be extremely "homophobic." In the process of growing up, life has taught me many things. More importantly, it has taught me how to look at this world through my own two eyes, and not through the eyes of others. It has taught me how to live my life according to my own standards, and not to the standards or opinions of others. You see, the day I became a man was not the day I turned 21. It wasn't the day I had my 1st alcoholic beverage. And it sure as hell wasn't the day I gave up my virginity. The day I became a man was the day I realized that the world I live in is bigger than myself. It's not about you. It's not about what you want. Until you realize that lesson in life you will never reach the full potential of who you are supposed to be.
When I hear the venom that is spewed out of the hetero sexual community accusing Homosexuals of "being a bad influence on our children" and promoting "an alternative lifestyle" I can't help but be reminded of the hypocrites I used to serve under at a church I used to belong to. It's like listening to an alcoholic with a bottle in hand trying to tell other people that it's wrong to drink. You might as well be preaching to the choir. Before you try and show anyone how they are supposed to live, your own life should be a reflection of the truth you claim to speak. The straight community has caused just as much harm to society as it claims the gay community does. The truth is those of us who are straight need to be better versions of ourselves. Men need to be better husbands to there wives and better fathers to there children. Women need to be better wives to there husbands and better mothers likewise. We all need to be better people to one another.
When I think of our ancestors who walked this earth long before we were ever even a thought, I can't help but wonder what they would say to us if they could peak through the windows of time and look at the mess we've made. I think they would start that conversation with one question. "What the hell did we die for? "Do you think the torch we carried and passed on to you was for you to carelessly toss to the side so that you could selfishly pursue your own desires while holding up your middle finger saying fuck you to the generation behind you?" People it's time to begin a new way of thinking. Change begins with thought. Long before Martin Luther King uttered the words: "I have a dream" there were people on this earth who lived that dream. Will you? This world has plenty of judges. What it needs is more love. Love is the path I choose. It's why I wrote this blog. This is a cry out to both sides of the battle field. If you are willing to put down your swords, I guarantee you won't have to wait until you die to experience heaven. We have already proven we can make life a living hell for one another. Why not give peace a chance by learning to respect each other.
