Where Do I Stand? – Kelley Martin
May 16, 2008
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The readings regarding gender roles and sexual orientation really made me stop and think. Today’s discussion also helped clear up some things and help me to see that when I think of homosexuality, I do go straight to thinking of it in terms of sex. I know that homosexuals are individuals, human beings with feelings and a need for acceptance. I also realize that the children we teach may have two moms or two dads. It really is not prudent to ignore their existence; it’s not going to make it go away. I know that I need to be sensitive to the needs of all involved; because I do believe that you can “love the sinner, and despise the sin.” It is not easy; however, it is a cornerstone of my faith and I try to live by that belief.
I often find it hard to bring my faith and tough issues like those presented in class about civil rights regarding sexual orientation and religion into some kind of synthesis. I know that too often throughout history, people have tried to manipulate and use the name of God to justify their wars, their discrimination of certain groups, and to assert some idea of their superiority. I also know that my faith as a Southern Baptist Christian presents a certain filter with which I see the world. In my filter, there is no room for degrading or beating or blowing up people whose actions which I believe are in conflict with the precepts of my faith. I also take exception when people, often people with higher education, take a snobbish view of people who proclaim faith and classify them as weak or close-minded. I do believe that the Holy Bible is the Word of God. It is not antiquated; it is error free. I do believe that there are many precepts that are clearly defined in the Word as being right or wrong. I believe in being able to listen to the thoughts of others with respect and an open mind; hopefully like the quote from Ghandi who was so sure in his beliefs that he could learn about other ideas without being blown away by them. My mind can be like an open window with a screen; my mind needs to be open but not to the point that my brain falls out in the process. I do want to be a critical thinker. – Kelley/p>
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