I am curious how the gay movement came to chose the rainbow as it's symbol? I have always thought that it was an odd choice seeing as how the rainbow symbolizes a promise from God to His people since antiquity. It seems opposite ends of the spectrum are using the same symbol. Just curious.
2007-03-19 15:29:13 · 14 answers · asked by Yahoogirl 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I wondered the same thing and used to use it on my avatar, until someone said it meant being a homosexual. I've always thought of a rainbow as a promise from God myself.
2007-03-19 15:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by Searcher 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Hmm, that's just like both Christians and the KKK using the cross as a symbol...no wait, you said OPPOSITE ends of the spectrum (pun intended?) How about the Swastika...no, we'd best leave that one alone too...
I believe the ideology behind the Gay Pride movement adopting the rainbow as its symbol is that it takes many colours to make up the visible spectrum, and by extension it takes many people to make up a vivid world. IE vive la difference.
I can see how this is confusing - it's the difference between symbols being symbolic, and merely representational. Got time for a lecture in semiotics now or should I save it for later?
Oh and yeah, don't get upset, but there are lots of homosexuals who believe in God...
2007-03-19 22:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Symbols change hands all the time. The swastika actually originated in India long before Hitler came to power, the peace sign is actually an anti Christian symbol. Also, I don't think the first time a rainbow materialized was after the flood.
2007-03-19 22:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
The rainbow is a symbol of hope and promise.
It has universal appeal.
2007-03-19 22:38:39 · answer #4 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"opposite ends of the spectrum"
Nice turn of phrase, if that was deliberate.
The rainbow is a simple illustration of diversity, tolerance, unity all at the same time - it's a symbolic "e pluribus unum". It's simple, good-looking and memorable. People are allowed to assign symbolic interpretations to things without looking at the Bible, incidentally.
2007-03-19 22:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
because the rainbow is about unity.
yes christians belief its a promise from god- some religious gay people may find some significance in that as well.
2007-03-19 22:38:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
It makes almost as much sense as using a torture/execution device to symbolize a religion (allegedly) based on forgiveness. Talk about opposite ends of the spectrum....or maybe not given how many homosexuals Christians have murdered over the centuries in the name of the religion the cross may be just the perfect symbol for your ilk. Opposite ends of the spectrum....nothing mean spirited or bigoted about that. Sarcasm intended
2007-03-19 22:35:24 · answer #7 · answered by God 6 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Define "antiquity." The rainbow has symbolized many things to humankind, and there were a WHOLE lot of humans around long before monotheism, much less the Christian god.
But I do get what you're saying. In this case, the rainbow signifies the beauty of diversity.
2007-03-19 22:33:44 · answer #8 · answered by Huddy 6 · 3⤊ 5⤋
The use of rainbows has a long tradition; they are displayed in many cultures around the world as a sign of diversity and inclusiveness, of hope and of yearning.
2007-03-19 22:34:34 · answer #9 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
In the bible KJ colors were called gay so the homos chose the rainbow symbol.
2007-03-19 22:35:45 · answer #10 · answered by Tribble Macher 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋