In 2013, a survey took place on LGBT Americans, and 92% of them said society has become more accepting in the past decade. Today, homosexuality is still facing discrimination and equality issues. Even though, there has been positive growth toward homosexuals, people still struggle to accept it. It is important to have an open mind toward homosexuals because they are no different, they are have a unique ways of loving others. Although, there are negative attitudes toward homosexual people, attitudes toward homosexuality have become more positive through law, movements, scientific discovery, and people.
Throughout the years, laws have been created to build a more positive view on homosexuality. Dr. Phil Hickey, PH.D., wrote “In 1973 the APA’s …show more content…
In 1955, four lesbian couples created the group known as Daughters of Bilitis, the first lesbian civil/political rights organization in the United States, (“LGBT Movements in the United States.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 3 June 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_movements_in_the_United_States). The purpose of this movement was to help women who were afraid to come out but fight for the rights of women who like other women. “The march aimed to bring together and affirm members of LGBTQ communities and their allies to highlight discrimination and call for expanding LGBTQ rights” (Gray, Jenna. “At Equality March, Thousands Rally for LGBTQ Rights.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 11 June 2017, www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/lgbtq-rally-national-equality-march). This quotes helps support the fact that homoseuals just wanted to be supported and equal. The march in Washington D.C. has been a huge movement to promote equality. The march highlights numerous issues that the LGBTQ+ community is facing, in hopes of changes to be made. Many marchers not only fight for equality but they march to celebrate who they are, Human. For many homosexuals, it is more than the scientific evidence to prove that they are …show more content…
Leviticus 18:22 states, “You shall not lie with a male as with women; it is an abomination” (Bible Hub Staff. “Leviticus 18:22 You Must Not Lie with a Man as with a Woman; That Is an Abomination.” Bible Hub, biblehub.com/leviticus/18-22.htm). The bible call homosexuality an abomination, therefore it it wrong. “Homosexual desire is not what God originally intended. It is homosexual practice in general, rather than only certain expressions of it, which are forbidden in Scripture.” (Allberry, Sam. “What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality?” Living Out, Living Out, www.livingout.org/the-bible-and-ssa). There are only a handful of scriptures that talk about homosexuality. There are many scriptures that talk about loving one another. Galatians 3:28 says, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus” (Bible Gateway. “BibleGateway.” Leviticus 19:11 NIV - - Bible Gateway, www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%2B3%3A28&version=KJV). Even if God didn’t intend for homosexuality, that doesn’t mean it's wrong. Many Americans have various views regarding to homosexuality, whether is is positive or
Throughout the years, laws have been created to build a more positive view on homosexuality. Dr. Phil Hickey, PH.D., wrote “In 1973 the APA’s …show more content…
In 1955, four lesbian couples created the group known as Daughters of Bilitis, the first lesbian civil/political rights organization in the United States, (“LGBT Movements in the United States.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 3 June 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_movements_in_the_United_States). The purpose of this movement was to help women who were afraid to come out but fight for the rights of women who like other women. “The march aimed to bring together and affirm members of LGBTQ communities and their allies to highlight discrimination and call for expanding LGBTQ rights” (Gray, Jenna. “At Equality March, Thousands Rally for LGBTQ Rights.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 11 June 2017, www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/lgbtq-rally-national-equality-march). This quotes helps support the fact that homoseuals just wanted to be supported and equal. The march in Washington D.C. has been a huge movement to promote equality. The march highlights numerous issues that the LGBTQ+ community is facing, in hopes of changes to be made. Many marchers not only fight for equality but they march to celebrate who they are, Human. For many homosexuals, it is more than the scientific evidence to prove that they are …show more content…
Leviticus 18:22 states, “You shall not lie with a male as with women; it is an abomination” (Bible Hub Staff. “Leviticus 18:22 You Must Not Lie with a Man as with a Woman; That Is an Abomination.” Bible Hub, biblehub.com/leviticus/18-22.htm). The bible call homosexuality an abomination, therefore it it wrong. “Homosexual desire is not what God originally intended. It is homosexual practice in general, rather than only certain expressions of it, which are forbidden in Scripture.” (Allberry, Sam. “What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality?” Living Out, Living Out, www.livingout.org/the-bible-and-ssa). There are only a handful of scriptures that talk about homosexuality. There are many scriptures that talk about loving one another. Galatians 3:28 says, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus” (Bible Gateway. “BibleGateway.” Leviticus 19:11 NIV - - Bible Gateway, www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%2B3%3A28&version=KJV). Even if God didn’t intend for homosexuality, that doesn’t mean it's wrong. Many Americans have various views regarding to homosexuality, whether is is positive or