I’m always reminded as a Middle Eastern homosexual that a big number of people living on this planet are stuck in the Middle Ages. Yesterday I was told by some on this app: “hanging gays is a good thing.” Some believe they are God’s spokesperson. Others believe that I am a “biological flaw.” No matter what the reasoning is, it’s always to justify why gays should be disrespected at best - or jailed and hanged at worst. And when people like me ask for the bare minimum: “don’t kill gays” - I am harshly mocked and disrespected, as if to say that I should sit and watch in silence as 11 Muslim Arab countries kill gays like myself by law. The lack of empathy towards gay people in the Muslim world is a wound that shows how far we’ve let go of our humanity. The Middle East won’t stop being a bloodbath until we see those who are different from us as our equals.
One of the things I always made a point of letting my employees know was that I wasn't better than them. And in many ways they were better than me. There were things I knew how to do they didn't and couldn't understand. And things they did that were far more superior to anything I could do. I had many people who worked with me for over 30 years. Respecting each other's differences is the only way to create harmony and cooperation.
@JustLuai The reason people dislike homosexuals is not primarily because they’re gay. Its because you folks center all your personality about sex. To most normal people, that’s repulsive. You just can’t shut up about how much you enjoy anal coitus. Shut up bro. We don’t want to know.
My issue with this, @JustLuai is that it is obvious that this characterization, although somewhat true in many parts of the world, legitimizes the dehumanization of people who are conditioned to be homophobic. It's like saying, they're homophobic, therefore it's ok for Israel to ethnically cleanse them.
@JustLuai It's not just middle ages. They're commanded to do so by their faith. One you claim to have.
@JustLuai Homosexuality is condemned by all 3 branches of the Abrahamic faith
If you’re truly “concerned”, you’ll be concerned for all humans, not just your little corner of the world. 👇👇👇 is emulating the ethno-state that is Israel currently; we are seeing it in Myanmar with more fascist nationalism….and you’re worried about your little community as they engage in terroristic violence on children. Your moral compass is honestly fucked.
If you’re truly “concerned”, you’ll be concerned for all humans, not just your little corner of the world. 👇👇👇 is emulating the ethno-state that is Israel currently; we are seeing it in Myanmar with more fascist nationalism….and you’re worried about your little community as they engage in terroristic violence on children. Your moral compass is honestly fucked.
@JustLuai Mutuality is impossible for solipsistic religious philosophy.
@JustLuai Agreed. It's worth noting that 13 Islamic nations can execute those that are atheists as well.