Some gays that I've heard of from more than one person, in both Canada and the United States, have been combative towards conservative Christians or towards my church and our church schools. And some of the Christians are on the defensive. That's an issue, in my opinion. The Christians think it's a question of accepting homosexuality or holding a standard against it? But the way I see it is our society needs--as they have been doing--to reduce the discrimination and harassment against LGBTQs, as well as against other marginalized groups.
What does discrimination and harassment mean? Where do we draw the line? It's been noted by politicians that there may be a conflict between religious rights and minority rights, in some cases. Religious people would like to keep their religious rights. But is it always necessary--not to say that religion isn't significant? Is a Christian harmed in any way by baking a cake for a gay wedding...?
Do Christians think it's okay for gays to be treated badly, in general, in our society? Or would they want to help see them treated with dignity and fairness like other people expect to be treated? We're all human beings, after all.
Myself, I've expressed views in my "church pamphlet," which is posted in this blog. [If you scroll down a little, you'll see a post.] My church headquarters have joined the proposed Fairness For All Act to support it. They don't want gays to be harassed or bullied, but they don't want to give employment at this time....
In the special police project, some parties have been allowed to have some unrealistic expectations, as far as I've seen. But if we'd resolve the legitimate concerns, I think the frivolous ones would disappear--or they would soon be dealt with.
The police project has several lawyers helping them. One of them has worked with me somewhat--even if at arm's length--on the gay issues. Otherwise it would've been hard for me to work on everything by myself.
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