Usually, I would avoid discusing religious issues and would try not to impose my religious view on anyone, but this has me torn as a follower of God and a person.
I come from a traditional family in a country deeply ingrained in its religious culure (Islam) - and my brother is gay. My brother has always been kinda not into what our culture represents - he's quick tempered, sometimes discusses inappropriate things (are you on your period?) and not very respectful to our parents - e.g. disses them in front of them, and I'm pretty sure they coud hear him too. This migh not sound bad to some people but here that's just shockingly rude behaviour. He's not a family values person; at least, not this family.
But of course, I love my bro. He can be sweet a lot of the times. And helpful and nice. Right now, I don't encourage his lifestyle, nor do I preach in front of his face. But I feel that if I leave him be - I'm sorry if this offends anyone - I'm leaving him to a life of 'sin'. I'm scared for him. I'm pretty sure my parents suspect, maybe even already know (I saw his porn in their room - evidence?) but aren't saying anything. The rate he's going (pictures on his bedroom floor, desktop background...), it will only be a matter of time before they have to face this head-on and I don't know what they'd do.
Personally, honestly, I have nothing against it, but doesn't my religion obligate me to do something? Should I do something? Or leave him be and let him be happy however he chooses to be? There is no hate from me, I truly love him. As annoying he could be sometimes, I wouldn't replace him for anything.
2006-11-01
15:00:10
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