Why does the public not perceive gays in a negative light? In part it is because the public does not know what they do. The media image of the gay is that of a harmless clown, a figure of fun. Many are tortured souls, but that is put down to an oppressive public opinion, when their angst runs deep. They have played the public much as the blacks have, except that most blacks, in their heart of hearts, prefer not to play the victim, casting blame on others for their misery. Where do we read about the violence they have done to others, to the young victims who have suffered from their lust. Aboiut 4% of the priests have committed hideous acts and been found out. Ironically their deeds are what gays do daily and are not reproached for it, becauuse it is all done in the name of love. The public image is comedy, but the lived life is a tragedy.
“Aboiut 4% of the priests have committed hideous acts and been found out. Ironically their deeds are what gays do daily and are not reproached for it, becauuse it is all done in the name of love.”
I completely disagree with you here. The priests that molested children (mostly boys) took advantage of a position of power, with boys that were sometimes not old enough to understand what they were doing, let alone consent. This is a horrible crime against another person and should be prosecuted to the fullest extent possible. A relationship between 2 consenting gay adults, is nothing like it. However distasteful a relationship between gays may be, it is consensual. No crime is being committed.
As for why the public doesn’t perceive gays in a negative light, I don’t really know. I can answer for myself only. I know several gay people, and have worked with several more. One I have known since I was 2, and I have always known something was different about him, even in Kindergarten. I asked my mom why Carlos didn’t care about our football or baseball games, and why he always played “dishes” with my sisters.
Yes, homosexuality is clearly a sin. No, I don’t believe it should be encouraged. But, just as I don’t condemn my buddies who sleep around, or my sister who lives with her boyfriend, I leave personal matters to people and God. It just isn’t any of my business. Trust me, I have enough trouble worrying about my own sins.