Savana Wade Professor McDonald English 101W01 27 February 2015
Inequality In The Gay Community
In the historical document “The Declaration of Independence” written by Thomas Jefferson, there is a demand for immediate freedom from oppression and equal rights for all men.
There is a question that comes to mind when contemplating equality: are we really considered equal regardless of our differences, or are we only equal when we conform to the social norms? Jefferson writes:
Prudence, indeed will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient Causes; and accordingly all Experience hath shewn, that Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while Evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the …show more content…
In the essay “The History of Gay Rights” by Minh Nguyen, he elaborates on why religion is constantly brought up when in regards to samesex marriage. He states:
They [gay and lesbians] are considered extremely “immoral” because they do not follow social customs, “unnatural” because homosexuality violates the basic functions of genitals and contradicts the nature. Religious Leaders reason that Jesus asks the mankind in the Bible “to go out and have children.” Since homosexuals are not able to reproduce children, homosexuality is, therefore, from their perspective an act of sin. (Nguyen, n.pag.)
The religious leaders need to understand that not everybody believes in the same God they do, therefore making the gay individuals exempt from their accusations of sin. The nerve of religious leaders preaching against gay marriage is without a doubt obnoxious. Marriage is a commitment of love and understanding between two people, it is not contingent upon their sexual …show more content…
Discrimination in the workplace is an unfortunate scenario that many gay individuals have to tolerate on a daily basis just to maintain financial security. In addition, the abuse of religious freedom poses a detrimental problem to all minority groups in America. The possibility of prolonged exploitation of religious freedom could lead to years of continued suffrage among gay communities if not taken seriously. On top of these already severe issues is the controversy of samesex marriage. While it should not be an issue, certain religious groups have slandered the idea of samesex marriage calling it a sin. This research suggests that while The Declaration of Independance claims that all men are created equal with unalienable rights, the reality is the American society, as well as government, is against what they consider to be moral. Therefore, robbing every individual of a minority group of the their freedoms. With all thing considered, it is without a doubt that they gay communities
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have been cheated of their natural rights. It is with this in mind, we must reconsider individuals with opposing ideals or beliefs, and try to not pass judgment, but use reason and understanding. In the end, it is their life to live, not ours, so who are we to ridicule them?
W a d e
Inequality In The Gay Community
In the historical document “The Declaration of Independence” written by Thomas Jefferson, there is a demand for immediate freedom from oppression and equal rights for all men.
There is a question that comes to mind when contemplating equality: are we really considered equal regardless of our differences, or are we only equal when we conform to the social norms? Jefferson writes:
Prudence, indeed will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient Causes; and accordingly all Experience hath shewn, that Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while Evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the …show more content…
In the essay “The History of Gay Rights” by Minh Nguyen, he elaborates on why religion is constantly brought up when in regards to samesex marriage. He states:
They [gay and lesbians] are considered extremely “immoral” because they do not follow social customs, “unnatural” because homosexuality violates the basic functions of genitals and contradicts the nature. Religious Leaders reason that Jesus asks the mankind in the Bible “to go out and have children.” Since homosexuals are not able to reproduce children, homosexuality is, therefore, from their perspective an act of sin. (Nguyen, n.pag.)
The religious leaders need to understand that not everybody believes in the same God they do, therefore making the gay individuals exempt from their accusations of sin. The nerve of religious leaders preaching against gay marriage is without a doubt obnoxious. Marriage is a commitment of love and understanding between two people, it is not contingent upon their sexual …show more content…
Discrimination in the workplace is an unfortunate scenario that many gay individuals have to tolerate on a daily basis just to maintain financial security. In addition, the abuse of religious freedom poses a detrimental problem to all minority groups in America. The possibility of prolonged exploitation of religious freedom could lead to years of continued suffrage among gay communities if not taken seriously. On top of these already severe issues is the controversy of samesex marriage. While it should not be an issue, certain religious groups have slandered the idea of samesex marriage calling it a sin. This research suggests that while The Declaration of Independance claims that all men are created equal with unalienable rights, the reality is the American society, as well as government, is against what they consider to be moral. Therefore, robbing every individual of a minority group of the their freedoms. With all thing considered, it is without a doubt that they gay communities
W a d e 5
have been cheated of their natural rights. It is with this in mind, we must reconsider individuals with opposing ideals or beliefs, and try to not pass judgment, but use reason and understanding. In the end, it is their life to live, not ours, so who are we to ridicule them?
W a d e