Coretta Scott King once said...Homophobia is like racism and anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry in that it seeks to dehumanize a large group of people, to deny their humanity, their dignity and personhood.
Homophobia is like poison to homosexuals. It is something that can cause LGBT people to hermitize themselves into a world that can lead to a damaged character. Homophobia can tear away at self-esteem, faith, trust, kindness towards others, confidence, ability and cause self reproach, shame, guilt, fear, self hatred, addictions and believing oneself is beyond redemption. Homophobia is also blamed for suicide amongst the LGBT people, especially teens.
Pastor Michael S. Piazza stated that Homophobic preachers are killing these teenagers just as surely as if they had slipped the noose, pulled the triggers or pushed them from the roof tops. This is not longer a matter of sincere people disagreeing. It is abuse, persecution and accessory to suicide homophobic preachers are killing these teenagers just as surely as if they had slipped the noose, pulled the triggers or pushed them from the roof tops. This is not longer a matter of sincere people disagreeing. It is abuse, persecution and accessory to suicide.
Anyone in a position of respect and authority should not convey their personal beliefs and prejudices upon their fellow human being. It is not only unprofessional. But it goes against every moral and spiritual belief.
So as today’s “Lepers”, we need to band together and fight homophobia. Fight it with knowledge and love. One thing to remember is that you cannot reason with or argue with hate and ignorance. Hate can only be overcome through love and ignorance can only be overcome through knowledge.
