As A gay person is it surprising that I see Christian bigots as fascists?

Question

I know that if they ever had the power to do it they would certainly attempt to remove all my civil rights and criminalise me and to make any expression of my sexual orientation illegal, am I wrong to think this?

Clearly I am talking about those Christians who are bigots, I would hope not all Christians are bigots.

theWord: I think your answer says more about you than it says about anyone else.

Answer 1

Makes sense. ... You live in a (presumably) 'Free Country' but you'd never know it, it seems. * sigh * ... Atheists are in the same boat - legally and practically!

Answer 2

No, sadly not surprising at all. I think you are pretty justified judging by the attitudes of many I have talked to.

I spent time in small time upstate NY for a while & was amazed that the most liberal guy there would 'tolerate gays but did not want to see them even holding hands in public'. I was reminded of this when I saw a bumper stickers....."I don't mind straight people I just don't want to see them touching in public' (or something cleverer that that but with that sentiment).......amused me for weeks....

ok...sorry off on a tangent here.......hopefully separation of church & state will actually hold out & preserve your rights the same as for everyone else.

As to the person who said that noone would want a gay person leading their children, well I would be happy for that, I would love a gay person to not only be leading my children but would love for them to have any part in their lives.

Some of the most intelligent, enlightened, caring and generally amazing people I know happen to be gay, some are also straight.....it really makes no difference. Also the couple I know in the happiest relationship I have ever seen are gay and I would love for any child of mine to use their relationship as a role for how relationships should be.

Ok...getting a little angry now actually....for the first time in ages on this site......

Answer 3

I would think for the most part you are right. However, I would be careful about generalizing all Christians. I'm an atheist and I think homosexuality is just part of the human condition and not some kind of fetish. The Bible does say that homosexuality is an abomination and there are those that blindly follow scripture. But again, I know there are Christians (whose beliefs are still misguided) that respect homosexuals' rights as people.

Answer 4

No! regrettably you're proper. i'm surely no longer lesbian, gay, transgendered, christian or fascist. i in my opinion think of it takes yet another to settle on if i'm bigoted or no longer as i do no longer think of self assertion can tell. I even have never been accused of it however. As for bisexual, probable no longer, yet considering i'm no longer homophobic this is slightly confusing to confirm. consequently as a quite impartial man or woman I could desire to assert many Christians do certainly sound and act as though they have been bigoted. additionally their proposed proscriptions for civil society could have the effect of producing a fascist government. this is optimal state administration with minimum state possession. minimum own freedoms with optimal economic freedoms. If curiously like a duck & quacks like a duck it probable is a duck. take be conscious with warning their professed chritianity next time some one needs your vote.

Answer 5

I have no problem as a Christian with basic rights towards homosexuals and lesbians.
I just don't believe in gay marriage. But no I wouldn't want to make any form of thought illegal , and I hope that I never live to see that happen.

-B

Answer 6

You have the same rights as everyone else. You don't have the legal right to marry as most of the states consider marriage as an institution between a man and a woman.Believe me no one will ever remove your civil rights. If anything they will work diligently to make sure that your rights are upheld. You might find it interesting to know that many people don't think that gays should have any more special rights that straight people do and it's not just the Christians who feel that way.

Answer 7

Nope, I think it would be surprising if you didn't see someone who wanted to deny your rights just because you're gay as a fascist. What I do find surprising is that you haven't gotten even one "hate the sin, love the sinner" comment. That's always a staple among people who want to condemn you but try to look nice doing it.
For the people who have seen gays "cured" by the church. I hate to burst your bubble, but I've seen a lot of these
"reformed" gays have a relapse and admit they were never "cured", just brainwashed.

Answer 8

You are correct that others would want to judge you and remove your civil rights as a gay person. Do they have the right do do this? No. It is written in the scriptures that no man may judge his neighbor. If he does, lest he be judged for his own sins.

"Let the one who is without sin cast the first stone". I doubt anyone would throw a stone to you. I profess that I am a Christian and my religion states that you are my brother or sister. It was written, "No one comes to unto the Father but by me ". If you do believe this, and I think you do believe this, you have nothing to worry about.

Those who would tell you differently will be judged not by you, but by God. It is written that, "No one shall judge exept by me".
Those who might judge you will have to answer for their judgments when the time comes for them to answer for their opulent self-centered opinions.

If you ask God to forgive you for whatever you have done, you will be saved and enjoy the glory of Haven. Those who do not share you views will reap their unfortunate demise.

Answer 9

Heck no. Christian bigotry is a (not too far removed) step from Facism, at least where homosexuality is concerned. And before anyone gets upset about that connection, there's numerous examples of anti-gay legislature being led by Christian bigots.

Answer 10

No, it is not surprising...my 20 year old son is heterosexual, but I just told him yesterday that if he were gay it wouldn't bother me in the least [it's his life]...God created all that lives and He [or if you believe in a Female God -She] created such a diversity [variety] in humans, animals and plant life, etc so that the world may be more interesting in a beautiful way. God created you that way for a reason and all mankind should be honored, respected and loved regardless of their sexual preference, color, weight, height, financial status, etc...

Answer 11

A true Christian would never consider usurping the judgment throne of God to do anything material against a homosexual.
A true Christian understands that all authority and power to judge come from the heavens.
Many times have I stated that I have nothing to do with whatever the outcome is, as far as the future of people who practice things that God says a displeasing to him in his word. My only responsibility is to share God's word. As for influencing the laws of earthly governments? True Christians only recognize God's Kingdom as the solution for the problems of humans. So to suggest that all Christians are interested in influencing the laws of the various nations is quite slanderous.
You have nothing to fear from me, or the people who believe as I do.
Yes, you might have something to fear from the deluded "Christians" who have come to the false conclusion that they need to influence countries like the US, ans it's laws, to try and regulate other people lifestyles. Yet they are in error.
If a person places any trust or hope in any of the governments on the earth, he has definitely turned his back on the Kingdom of God.

This goes for all of you who feel "threatened" by the politically inclined "Christians".
What I find ironic about this felling of being persecuted, is that you homosexuals, and atheist are just as guilty of promoting intolerance of other groups.
One I have noticed you both dislike heartily is the JW's.